Full-Time Employment Contract Template Template

EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT This Employment Contract is made on [Start Date] between: EMPLOYER: [Company Name] (ABN [Company ABN]) of [Company Address] ("the Employer") and EMPLOYEE: [Employee Full Name] of [Employee Address] ("the Employee") 1. POSITION AND COMMENCEMENT The Employer engages the Employee in the position of [Position Title] on a full-time basis, commencing on [Start Date]. 2. APPLICABLE INDUSTRIAL INSTRUMENT This contract is to be read alongside the [Applicable Award (or 'Award-free')] and the National Employment Standards (NES) under the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth). Where any term of this contract is less favourable than the applicable award or the NES, the more favourable term applies. 3. ORDINARY HOURS The Employee's ordinary hours of work are [Ordinary Hours Per Week] hours per week, to be worked at times directed by the Employer in accordance with the applicable industrial instrument and reasonable additional hours within the meaning of section 62 of the Fair Work Act 2009. 4. REMUNERATION The Employer shall pay the Employee an annual base salary of [Annual Base Salary] (gross), payable monthly into a nominated bank account. This salary is intended to compensate the Employee for ordinary hours and any reasonable additional hours, and where applicable to absorb (set off) entitlements under the relevant award including overtime, allowances, leave loading and weekend penalty rates, only to the extent permitted by the award and the Fair Work Act 2009. 5. SUPERANNUATION The Employer shall make superannuation contributions on the Employee's behalf in accordance with the Superannuation Guarantee (Administration) Act 1992. The current rate is 12% of ordinary time earnings (from 1 July 2025). 6. PROBATION The first [Probation Period] of employment is a probationary period during which either party may terminate the employment by giving the notice required under the National Employment Standards. 7. LEAVE The Employee is entitled to all leave provided by the National Employment Standards, including paid annual leave, personal/carer's leave, compassionate leave, parental leave and long service leave under the applicable State or Territory legislation. 8. POLICIES The Employee agrees to comply with the Employer's lawful and reasonable workplace policies, which may be amended from time to time. Policies are not contractual unless expressly stated. 9. CONFIDENTIALITY The Employee shall not, during or after employment, disclose any confidential information of the Employer or its clients except as required by law or in the proper performance of duties. 10. PRIMARY WORK LOCATION The Employee's primary work location is [Primary Work Location], subject to reasonable flexibility as agreed in writing. 11. NOTICE OF TERMINATION Either party may terminate this contract by giving [Notice Period] written notice (or pay in lieu of notice). Nothing in this clause limits either party's right to terminate for serious misconduct under the Fair Work Act 2009. 12. ENTIRE AGREEMENT This contract, together with the applicable award and NES, contains the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes any prior representations. SIGNED for and on behalf of [Company Name]: ____________________________________ Date: ________________ SIGNED by [Employee Full Name]: ____________________________________ Date: ________________ Note: This is a general template. Specific roles, awards, or arrangements (commission, bonuses, share schemes, restraint of trade, IP assignment) may require additional clauses. Have a workplace lawyer review before signing high-value or senior contracts.