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Create Compliant Employment Contracts in Minutes
Lawyer-drafted for Australian businesses. Generate contracts tailored to your employee, role and award without the legal guesswork.
Drafted by Cowell Clarke Commercial Lawyers – Auto-updated when the law changes
With our intuitive interface, you can personalise employee contract templates to suit your specific needs, the role and the award ensuring that all work agreements are legally sound and compliant with the latest Australian regulations.
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Employment Agreements and Contracts
Every agreement in the library is drafted by Cowell Clarke Commercial Lawyers and kept current as the law changes. Click any contract to see what it covers and who it’s for.
Employment Contracts
9 documentsPermanent, casual and fixed term contracts in comprehensive and simple forms, for award covered and award free roles.
- Contract of Employment – Full Time (Comprehensive)
- Contract of Employment – Award Free Full Time (Simple)
- Contract of Employment – Award Covered Full Time (Simple)
- Contract of Employment – Award Covered Full Time – Hourly Wage
- Contract of Employment – Part Time (Comprehensive)
- Contract of Employment – Casual – Award Free (Comprehensive)
- Contract of Employment – Casual – Award Free (Simple)
- Contract of Employment – Casual – Award Covered
- Fixed Term Contracts
Contractor and Variation Agreements
3 documentsEngage genuine independent contractors properly, and vary award terms for individual employees the compliant way.
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Request a demoWhat this contract does
The most complete employment contract in the library. It locks down every key term of a permanent full time engagement, from duties and remuneration through to confidentiality, intellectual property and post-employment restraints.
Who it’s for
Permanent full time hires where you want maximum protection. Senior roles, and any position with access to confidential information, client relationships or IP.
What it covers
- Position, duties and reporting lines
- Remuneration, superannuation and review
- Hours of work and reasonable additional hours
- Probationary period
- Leave entitlements
- Confidentiality and intellectual property
- Restraint of trade and non-solicitation
- Termination, notice and redundancy
- Compliance with workplace policies
Good to know
Pairs with position descriptions and onboarding workflows in HR Command, so the contract, PD and induction all line up from day one.
What this contract does
A streamlined contract for permanent full time employees who are not covered by a modern award. Plain language, shorter, and faster to issue.
Who it’s for
Award free roles, typically managerial, professional or specialist positions, where a full restraint framework is not required.
What it covers
- Position and duties
- Salary and superannuation
- Hours of work
- Leave entitlements
- Confidentiality
- Termination and notice
- Compliance with workplace policies
Good to know
Not sure whether a role is actually award free? Coverage depends on duties, not job titles. The Workplace Advice Line can help you check before you issue.
What this contract does
A streamlined contract for permanent full time employees covered by a modern award. It references the applicable award, deals with set-off of above-award payments and keeps contractual terms consistent with minimum entitlements.
Who it’s for
Award covered roles where you want a clean, compliant baseline contract without heavy bespoke clauses.
What it covers
- Position, duties and award classification
- Wages, superannuation and set-off
- Hours of work and overtime
- Leave entitlements
- Termination and notice
- Compliance with workplace policies
Good to know
Getting the award classification right matters. Misclassification is one of the most common causes of underpayment claims, and the Workplace Advice Line can help you confirm coverage.
What this contract does
The full protection of the comprehensive contract, adapted for part time employment. Guaranteed hours, the agreed pattern of work and pro rata entitlements are all handled properly.
Who it’s for
Permanent part time employees, whether award covered or award free.
What it covers
- Agreed days, hours and how they can be varied
- Pro rata remuneration and leave
- Additional hours and overtime treatment
- Confidentiality and intellectual property
- Restraint of trade where appropriate
- Termination and notice
Good to know
Many awards require a written agreement on a part time employee’s days and hours before they start. This contract captures it, so you are not caught short later.
What this contract does
Engages a casual employee on clear terms: engagement by shift, casual loading, and no firm advance commitment to ongoing work, with the full confidentiality and IP protections included.
Who it’s for
Casual roles outside award coverage where the work still touches confidential information, client data or your systems.
What it covers
- The nature of casual engagement
- Casual loading and rates of pay
- Offer, acceptance and refusal of shifts
- Entitlements that do and do not apply
- The pathway to permanent employment
- Confidentiality and intellectual property
Good to know
The definition of casual employment and the conversion pathway have changed under the Fair Work Act in recent years. The wording here does real work, and the template is maintained as the law moves.
What this contract does
Short-form casual engagement with the essentials done properly, without the heavier protective clauses.
Who it’s for
Straightforward casual arrangements, including junior and short-term roles.
What it covers
- Casual basis of engagement and loading
- Shift offer and acceptance
- Rates of pay and superannuation
- Reference to the pathway to permanency
- Ending an engagement
Good to know
Pair it with the required employee information statements at onboarding. HR Command’s workflows can prompt these automatically.
What this contract does
Engages a casual employee in an award covered role. It references the applicable award, applies the correct casual loading and rates, and keeps the engagement consistent with award minimums.
Who it’s for
Casual roles covered by a modern award, which is most casual employment in hospitality, retail, care, trades and similar industries.
What it covers
- The nature of casual engagement
- Award reference and classification
- Casual loading, rates and penalties
- Offer, acceptance and refusal of shifts
- Entitlements that do and do not apply
- The pathway to permanent employment
Good to know
Award covered casuals attract award-specific minimums on top of the casual loading, including penalty rates and minimum engagement periods. Classification errors here are a common underpayment trap.
What this contract does
Engages a permanent full time employee in an award covered role, paid an hourly wage rather than an annual salary. Pay follows the hours worked, while entitlements accrue like any other permanent employee.
Who it’s for
Full time roles under a modern award where pay is calculated hourly, common in trades, manufacturing, hospitality, retail and care.
What it covers
- Position, duties and award classification
- Hourly wage, superannuation and set-off
- Ordinary hours, rostering and variation
- Overtime and penalty rates under the award
- Timesheets and payment cycle
- Leave entitlements
- Termination and notice
Good to know
An hourly-paid full timer is a permanent employee, not a casual. No casual loading applies, leave accrues and notice is required, so using the right contract for the arrangement matters.
What this contract does
Engages an employee for a defined period or task with a clear end date, drafted around the Fair Work Act’s fixed term contract rules.
Who it’s for
Parental leave cover, funded projects, seasonal peaks and genuine task-based engagements.
What it covers
- The term, end date and what happens at expiry
- Early termination rights
- Renewal and extension
- Duties, remuneration and entitlements during the term
- Confidentiality
Good to know
The Fair Work Act limits most fixed term contracts, generally to two years including renewals, with limited exceptions, and requires the Fixed Term Contract Information Statement. Get the structure wrong and the end date may not be enforceable.
What this agreement does
Engages a sole trader to deliver services, with deliverables, payment terms and the contractor relationship documented so it does not drift into employment.
Who it’s for
Genuine independent contractors operating as individuals or sole traders.
What it covers
- Services and deliverables
- Fees, invoicing and GST
- Contractor status, tax and superannuation responsibilities
- Insurance requirements
- Intellectual property and confidentiality
- Subcontracting
- Termination
Good to know
Whether someone is a contractor or an employee turns on the real substance of the relationship, not the label on the document. Sham contracting carries serious penalties, so check with the Workplace Advice Line before you engage.
What this agreement does
Engages a company, including personal services companies, to provide services, with the entity-level protections an individual agreement does not need.
Who it’s for
Contractors operating through a Pty Ltd, agencies and service companies.
What it covers
- Services, deliverables and key personnel
- Fees and invoicing
- Warranties and indemnities
- Insurance requirements
- Intellectual property and confidentiality
- Subcontracting and assignment
- Termination
Good to know
Engaging through a company does not automatically avoid employment obligations if an individual is, in substance, working as an employee. Structure matters.
What this document does
Varies specific terms of a modern award or enterprise agreement for one employee, by genuine agreement, and only where the employee is better off overall.
Who it’s for
Situations where an employer and employee both want to vary matters like when work is performed, overtime or penalty arrangements, allowances or leave loading.
What it covers
- The terms being varied
- How the employee is better off overall
- When the arrangement starts
- How either party can end it
- Genuine agreement requirements
Good to know
An IFA cannot be made a condition of employment, and either party can terminate it with notice. Worth a call to the Workplace Advice Line before you use one.
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Founded over three decades ago, the multi-award-winning Cowell Clarke Commercial Lawyers set out to revolutionise the traditional, reactive approach of commercial law firms. The firm prides itself on delivering exceptional personal service with a proactive and global outlook.
With a strong national presence and an expanding team, Cowell Clarke’s commitment to innovation and client-centric solutions remains unwavering. The firm’s strategic partnership with HR Command further demonstrates its dedication to supporting Australian businesses with workplace relations through its extensive employment team.
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Your employment contracts and employee records hold some of the most sensitive information your business has. We hold ourselves to an independently audited standard for protecting it.
- ISO 27001 Information Security Management
- Data residency in Australia
- Permission based access by role
Store contracts, policies and employee records in one place, with access set for HR, managers or the individual employee.
ISO 27001 certification is held by Verimus Strategic Solutions Pty Ltd, the company behind HR Command.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What employment contracts can I create with HR Command?
HR Command gives you access to a library of professionally drafted employment contracts covering full-time, part-time, casual and fixed-term arrangements, plus contractor agreements. Every contract is drafted to Australian legal standards and can be personalised to suit your business, then sent for e-signature and stored securely on the platform.
Are the employment contracts compliant with the Fair Work Act?
Yes. Every contract in the library is drafted and maintained by the experienced workplace team at Cowell Clarke Commercial Lawyers, with the Fair Work Act 2009 and the National Employment Standards front of mind. When legislation changes, the templates are updated, so you are not left issuing contracts built on outdated law.
Can I customise contracts to suit my business?
Yes. The contract builder lets you personalise templates with your business details, role information, remuneration and specific terms, while the legally drafted core clauses stay intact. You get a contract that fits your business without the risk of accidentally breaking something that matters.
Can I send contracts for electronic signature?
Yes. Contracts can be sent for e-signature directly from the platform, so candidates, employees and contractors can review and accept from any device. Signed agreements are then stored securely on HR Command with permission-level access for HR, managers or the individual employee.
What is the difference between an employment contract and a contractor agreement?
An employment contract creates an employer-employee relationship with entitlements under the National Employment Standards, while a contractor agreement engages an independent business to deliver services. Getting the classification wrong can expose you to sham contracting claims and back-pay liability. HR Command includes both document types, and the Workplace Advice Line can help you work through which one fits.
Do I get support as well as contract templates?
Yes. HR Command is more than a template library. The Workplace Advice Line gives you direct access to employment specialists for the situations a template cannot answer, whether that is a tricky new hire, a variation to an existing contract or a question about award coverage.
How are signed contracts stored?
All signed agreements are stored securely on HR Command with Australian-based data hosting, two-factor authentication and permission-level access. HR, managers and individual employees only see what they are meant to see, and every document is searchable when you need it.
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