General Employment Contract Template for Australia
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General Employment Contract
"I need a General Employment Contract for a senior software developer position in our Sydney office, including provisions for hybrid working arrangements and stock options, with the employment planned to commence on March 1, 2025."
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1. Parties: Identifies the employer and employee with full legal names and addresses
2. Background: Brief context about the employment relationship and purpose of the agreement
3. Definitions: Defines key terms used throughout the contract
4. Employment Basics: Position title, employment type (full-time/part-time/casual), commencement date, probation period
5. Duties and Responsibilities: Main duties, reporting lines, and performance expectations
6. Place of Work: Primary work location and any flexibility arrangements
7. Hours of Work: Standard working hours, breaks, overtime requirements
8. Remuneration: Base salary, superannuation, payment frequency, review process
9. Leave Entitlements: Annual, personal/carer's, long service, and other leave types
10. Confidentiality: Obligations regarding confidential information during and after employment
11. Intellectual Property: Ownership and rights regarding work-created IP
12. Termination: Notice periods, grounds for termination, final payment provisions
13. Post-Employment Obligations: Return of company property, ongoing confidentiality obligations
14. General Provisions: Governing law, entire agreement, variation, severability
1. Commission Structure: For sales roles or positions with performance-based pay components
2. Bonus Arrangements: For positions eligible for discretionary or performance bonuses
3. Remote Work Provisions: For roles with work-from-home or remote work arrangements
4. Travel Requirements: For positions requiring regular business travel
5. Non-Compete Clause: For senior positions or roles with access to sensitive information
6. Share Options: For positions eligible for employee share schemes
7. Additional Benefits: For positions with car allowance, phone allowance, or other benefits
8. Flexible Working Arrangements: For arrangements outside standard working patterns
9. International Work: For roles involving international assignments or travel
1. Schedule 1 - Position Description: Detailed description of role, responsibilities, and KPIs
2. Schedule 2 - Remuneration Details: Breakdown of salary package, allowances, and benefits
3. Schedule 3 - Company Policies: List of applicable workplace policies and procedures
4. Schedule 4 - Bonus Calculation Method: Detailed explanation of how bonuses are calculated and paid
5. Schedule 5 - IT and Communications Policy: Guidelines for use of company IT systems and devices
6. Appendix A - Confidential Information: Specific details of what constitutes confidential information
7. Appendix B - Approved Outside Activities: List of pre-approved external commitments or directorships
Authors
Applicable Laws
Award
Base Salary
Board
Business Day
Cause
Code of Conduct
Company
Company Group
Company Property
Confidential Information
Commencement Date
Conflict of Interest
Employee
Employer
Employment
Fair Work Act
Good Faith
Intellectual Property
Inventions
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Material Breach
Misconduct
Modern Award
Notice Period
Ordinary Hours of Work
Personal Information
Position
Probationary Period
Protected Information
Related Body Corporate
Remuneration
Reporting Manager
Serious Misconduct
Subsidiary
Superannuation
Term
Termination Date
Total Remuneration Package
Workplace
Term of Employment
Probation
Duties and Responsibilities
Location of Work
Hours of Work
Remuneration
Superannuation
Leave Entitlements
Performance Review
Confidentiality
Intellectual Property
Conflicts of Interest
Non-Competition
Non-Solicitation
Company Property
Expenses
Health and Safety
Compliance with Policies
Personal Information and Privacy
Training and Development
Termination
Summary Dismissal
Garden Leave
Post-Employment Obligations
Return of Property
Dispute Resolution
Severability
Entire Agreement
Variation
Governing Law
Notices
Force Majeure
Assignment and Novation
Interpretation
Professional Services
Financial Services
Technology
Healthcare
Education
Manufacturing
Retail
Construction
Mining
Hospitality
Transportation
Agriculture
Media and Entertainment
Real Estate
Non-Profit
Human Resources
Legal
Finance
Operations
Sales
Marketing
Information Technology
Customer Service
Research and Development
Administration
Product Development
Business Development
Corporate Services
Risk and Compliance
Chief Executive Officer
Chief Financial Officer
Operations Manager
Human Resources Manager
Sales Representative
Marketing Coordinator
Software Developer
Administrative Assistant
Project Manager
Account Manager
Customer Service Representative
Technical Support Specialist
Research Analyst
Business Development Manager
Financial Analyst
Executive Assistant
Product Manager
Data Scientist
Office Manager
General Counsel
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