Contracts drafted or reviewed for Fair Work compliance.
Employment contracts are tailored to your business and compliant with the Fair Work Act and your relevant Modern Award. Not downloaded from a template site, but drafted specifically for your circumstances, roles, and business needs.
An employment contract is the written agreement between an employer and an employee that sets out the terms and conditions of the job, pay, hours, duties, leave and matters such as confidentiality and restraints, within the requirements of the Fair Work Act and any applicable Modern Award. It’s one function of HR Advisory within your People Hub , part of a connected back office.
Common problems we solve
You're using a generic template contract from the internet that hasn't been tailored to your business or roles
You don't have any contracts, and when disputes arise you have nothing to point to about what was agreed
Your contract contains restraint clauses that are unreasonable in scope and wouldn't be enforced by a court (so they're useless)
You didn't address IP ownership, so disputes arise about who owns work created by employees
Here's what you receive
Role-Specific Contract Template
A custom contract drafted for the specific role, incorporating your business model, reporting structure, and role responsibilities. Not a generic template.
Fair Work Act Compliance Review
Every contract reviewed to ensure it complies with the Fair Work Act and doesn't contain clauses that would be void or unenforceable.
Modern Award Integration
Contract confirms that all Award minimum entitlements are preserved. Anything in the contract that contradicts the Award is identified and fixed.
Restraint of Trade Clauses
If needed, we draft restraint clauses (non-compete, non-solicitation) that are reasonable in scope and likely to be enforceable by a court.
Intellectual Property Provisions
For roles where IP matters, we include clauses ensuring that work created on company time and resources belongs to the company.
Fair Work Information Statement
The mandatory statutory statement that must be provided with every contract, explaining employee rights and entitlements.
How it works
An employment contract sets out the terms and conditions of employment beyond what the Fair Work Act and Modern Award require. It clarifies expectations about performance, confidentiality, use of company assets, post-employment restraints, and intellectual property. A good contract protects both you and your employees by making expectations clear upfront. It should comply with the Fair Work Act, respect Modern Award minimum entitlements, and be reasonable and fair. Template contracts from legal document websites are often too generic or contain unenforceable clauses. We draft contracts specific to your business, your roles, and your circumstances, ensuring they're compliant, fair, and actually enforceable if you ever need to.
Fair Work Act compliance verified
Modern Award minimum entitlements protected
Role-specific terms and conditions
Restraint of trade clauses where appropriate
Intellectual property provisions
Clear expectations for both parties
How employment contracts works
Role and business context understood
Fair Work requirements reviewed
Contract drafted with role-specific terms
Restraint of trade and IP clauses included if needed
Contract reviewed and discussed with you
Employee provided contract with Fair Work Statement
Who this service is ideal for
Business owners hiring their first employees and wanting to set clear expectations and legal protection from day one
Growing teams where you need consistent, fair contracts across different roles and departments
Roles where intellectual property, confidentiality, or client relationships are valuable assets needing protection
Owners who want to be confident their contracts would be enforceable if a dispute actually occurred
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Frequently asked questions
The short answers are here. For anything else, ask below or get in touch.
Legally, you must provide a Fair Work Information Statement. A formal contract is not strictly required, but it protects both parties by clearly defining terms beyond the Award minimum.
Ready to get started with employment contracts?
We can help you implement employment contracts and start seeing results. Talk to an advisor about your specific needs and how this service would fit your business.