Written by practicing HR & IR professionals
Fair Work compliance built-in
Instant download - Word format
Up to date and current
These are not free government templates with a logo on them. Every document is drafted by the HR and IR professionals who represent employers at the Fair Work Commission, the same frameworks we use with our retained clients, priced for business owners who need the documents without the retainer. Award and Non-Award contracts are separated because most providers do not bother, and getting it wrong is one of the most common compliance failures we see. All templates are current, editable in Word, and ready to use. If you want to understand why these exist and what makes them different, read the full story here.
Employment Contracts
Award and Non-Award templates for every employment type. Each contract is drafted for compliance with the Fair Work Act 2009, the National Employment Standards, and relevant Modern Awards.
Award Contracts - For Employees covered by a Modern Award
Non-Award Contracts - For Employees not covered by a Modern Award
Contractor Agreement
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Everything you need in one download. Built for business owners who want it sorted properly, the first time.
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Employment Contract Essentials
All 6 employment contracts (Award + Non-Award) plus the Independent Contractor Agreement.
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Policy Starter Pack
All 5 workplace policies: EEO, Bullying & Harassment, WFH, Social Media, and Code of Conduct.
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Get It Right The First Time.
Templates are only as good as how you complete them. Don't guess which Modern Award covers your employees. Don't assume you've picked the right classification. Book a 1-hour Expert Setup call with an HR Cartel consultant and we'll walk you through everything.
Consultation Pricing
Standalone
$330
With any individual template
Save $81.00
$249
With Contract Essentials
Save $131.00
$199
With Complete Suite
Save $181.00
$149
Identify the correct Modern Award and classification for each role
How to complete every field in your contracts correctly
Common traps that trigger Fair Work claims
Your specific questions answered by a practising HR professional
Frequently Asked Questions
All templates are delivered as Microsoft Word (.docx) files. You can edit them freely with your business details, logo, and any specific clauses you need.
Yes. Every template is drafted by practising HR and Industrial Relations professionals and aligns with the Fair Work Act 2009, the National Employment Standards, and relevant Modern Awards (where applicable). They are reviewed and updated regularly.
Award contracts are for employees whose role is covered by a Modern Award. The contract must reference and comply with the minimum terms set out in that Award, including pay rates, hours, penalty rates, and leave. Most employees in Australia are covered by an Award.
Non-Award contracts are for employees who are not covered by any Modern Award. These are typically senior managers, high-income professionals, or roles in industries without a relevant Award. Non-Award contracts give you more flexibility to structure remuneration and conditions, but must still meet the 11 minimum entitlements under the National Employment Standards (NES).
Which one do you need?
When in doubt, use our Expert Setup Consultation to confirm.
Absolutely. Every template is designed to be customised. You insert your business name, employee details, role information, and pay rates. The structure and compliance clauses are already built in.
It's up to a 1-hour call with one of our HR consultants. We'll help to identify which Modern Award applies to your employees, and walk you through sections you're unsure about in your contract templates, and flag any common mistakes that lead to Fair Work claims.
Most employees in Australia are covered by a Modern Award. The Award that applies depends on your industry and the type of work the employee actually performs, not their job title. An employee can be award-free if no Modern Award covers their role.
Getting this wrong is serious. If you need certainty, our Expert Setup Consultation will confirm your Award coverage and correct classification.
Due to the digital nature of these products, we cannot offer refunds once a template has been downloaded.
Workplace Policies
Essential policies every Australian employer should have in place. Clear, practical, and ready to implement.
