AI employment contract template generator
Free AI tool to generate Australian employment contract draft templates for full-time, part-time and casual employees. Intended to reference Fair Work requirements — professional review required before use.
Employment contract template generator
What type of employment contract draft do you want to generate? (Full-time / Part-time / Casual)
Part-time for a retail assistant under the General Retail Industry Award
Great! I'll draft a part-time contract template. A few more questions:
Employer & employee details · Hours & schedule · Pay rate & classification
Opens in ChatGPT (free account required)
This employment contract generator is provided by RosterElf Pty Ltd (ABN 67 164 843 609) for general information only. RosterElf is not a law firm; contracts must comply with the Fair Work Act 2009, the National Employment Standards and applicable Modern Awards, and every draft must be reviewed by a qualified employment lawyer or HR professional before use. It does not constitute legal, HR, or professional advice and should not be relied on as a substitute for advice specific to your business, workforce, or circumstances.
What you'll need before you start
Gather this information beforehand so you can complete the contract generation in one session.
Employer details
- Legal business name
- ABN (Australian Business Number)
- Business address
- Contact details
Employee details
- Full legal name
- Residential address
- Job title/position
- Proposed start date
Employment terms
- Employment type (full-time, part-time, casual)
- Hours of work per week
- Work location(s)
- Reporting structure
Pay information
- Base pay rate (hourly or annual)
- Pay frequency (weekly, fortnightly, monthly)
- Superannuation fund details
- Any allowances or bonuses
Award information
- Applicable Modern Award (if any)
- Award classification level
- See our award rate guides
Optional clauses to consider
- Probation period length
- Notice period requirements
- Confidentiality terms
- Restraint of trade clauses
Need to collect employee details first? Use our new employee details form template.
Draft templates you can generate
Create employment contract draft templates for the three main employment types under Australian law. All drafts require professional review before use.
Full-time contracts
Generate contracts for permanent employees working 38 ordinary hours per week. Includes full NES leave entitlements, notice periods and standard clauses for ongoing employment.
Part-time contracts
Create contracts with guaranteed minimum hours and pro-rata leave entitlements. Perfect for employees with regular but reduced schedules who need certainty about their working arrangements.
Casual contracts
Generate casual employment agreements with appropriate loading clauses (typically 25%), casual conversion rights, and clear terms about the nature of casual engagement.
What the draft template includes
Every generated draft template includes clauses intended to reference the Fair Work Act 2009 and National Employment Standards. Professional review required before use.
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Employment contract — part-time employee · General Retail Industry Award 2020
1. Parties to this Agreement — This Employment Contract is made between [Employer Name] ABN [XX XXX XXX XXX] (“the Employer”) and [Employee Name] (“the Employee”).
2. Position & Commencement — The Employee is engaged in the position of [Job Title] on a part-time basis. Employment shall commence on [Start Date].
3. Hours of Work — The Employee’s ordinary hours shall be [X] hours per week, worked on [specified days]. Additional hours may be offered subject to mutual agreement.
4. Remuneration — The Employee shall receive $[XX.XX] per hour (Classification: Retail Employee Level [X]), payable [fortnightly]. The Employer is responsible for verifying rates against the applicable Award.
5. Leave Entitlements — The Employee is entitled to pro-rata leave in accordance with the National Employment Standards…
+ 8 more clauses including termination, confidentiality and signatures.
Draft only: this preview shows the structure. Your generated template will be customised to your specific details and applicable Modern Award.
Common industries using this tool
Employment contracts vary by industry due to different Modern Awards. Here’s how common industries typically use each contract type.
Retail
Covered by the General Retail Industry Award. Common: casual & part-time for floor staff; typical: full-time for managers.
Hospitality
Covered by the Hospitality Industry Award. Common: casual for wait staff, kitchen hands; typical: full-time for chefs, venue managers.
Cafes & restaurants
Covered by the Restaurant Industry Award. Common: casual for baristas, servers; growing: part-time for regular staff.
Healthcare & aged care
Various awards including the Health Professionals Award. Common: part-time for nurses, carers; typical: casual for relief staff.
Professional services
Often award-free or the Clerks Award. Common: full-time for professionals; growing: part-time for flexible roles.
Cleaning services
Covered by the Cleaning Services Award. Common: part-time & casual for cleaners; typical: full-time for supervisors.
Learn more about Australian Modern Awards and how they affect employment contracts.
How this compares to other options
Understand the trade-offs when choosing how to create your employment contracts.
This AI tool
- Price: Free
- Customisation: High (guided questions)
- Legal review: Required (separately)
- Best for: SMBs & startups, first-time employers
Employment lawyer
- Price: $300–800+
- Customisation: Full customisation
- Legal review: Included
- Best for: Complex roles, executives
Generic templates
- Price: Free–$50
- Customisation: Low (fill in blanks)
- Legal review: Often outdated
- Best for: Basic starting point
HR software templates
- Price: $20–100/month
- Customisation: Medium (limited options)
- Legal review: Varies by provider
- Best for: Already using HR software
Our recommendation
Use this free AI tool to generate a draft template as a starting point, then have it reviewed by a qualified employment lawyer or HR professional before use. This tool does not assess compliance with Fair Work requirements. For complex situations (senior roles, restraint clauses, unique arrangements), start with a lawyer from the beginning. The Fair Work Ombudsman also provides free resources and a small business helpline for employment questions.
How it works
Four simple steps to generate your employment contract.
Select employment type
Choose whether you need a full-time, part-time or casual employment contract. The AI will customise the clauses accordingly.
Answer the questions
The AI guides you through employer details, employee information, hours of work, pay rate and applicable Modern Award, in logical groups.
Review and confirm
Before generating, the AI summarises all your inputs so you can check everything is correct. Make any changes before proceeding.
Download your contract
Receive a complete employment contract draft with all required clauses. Copy to Word, save as PDF or download directly. Have it reviewed before use.
Who this tool is for
Small business owners
HR managers
Startup founders
Office managers
First-time employers
Important things to know
Not legal advice
This tool provides general information only. Have your contract reviewed by a qualified employment lawyer or HR professional before use.
No compliance assessment
This tool does not assess compliance with the Fair Work Act, NES, Modern Awards or any other legislation. You are responsible for verifying all content.
NES cannot be reduced
Employment contracts cannot provide less than the National Employment Standards. You must verify the draft template meets all NES requirements.
Enterprise agreements override
If your workplace has an enterprise agreement, its terms apply instead of the Modern Award. This generator covers award-based contracts only.
Third-party platform
This tool runs on OpenAI’s ChatGPT. You’ll need a ChatGPT account and will be subject to their terms of service.
AI can make mistakes
AI-generated content may contain errors or inaccuracies. Always review the entire draft carefully and verify all details before use.
What to do after generating your contract
Your draft template is just the beginning. Follow these steps to ensure your employment contract is compliant and professionally managed.
Review with a professional
Have your draft reviewed by an employment lawyer or HR professional to ensure it meets all legal requirements for your situation.
Customise & finalise
Add any business-specific clauses, ensure correct pay rates, and verify the applicable Modern Award classification.
Get it signed
Have both parties sign the contract before employment begins. Digital signatures are legally valid in Australia.
Store & manage
Keep contracts securely stored and accessible for reference, audits and compliance checks.
Related glossary terms
Manage contracts digitally with RosterElf
Once your contract is finalised, RosterElf's HR software sends it for e-signature, stores it securely on the employee's profile and streamlines onboarding — alongside rostering, time tracking and payroll.
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Frequently asked questions
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Yes — this free AI employment contract template generator drafts full-time, part-time and casual agreements for Australian employers, with clauses intended to reference the Fair Work Act and National Employment Standards. It’s free to use (you only need a free ChatGPT account). Drafts are general information only and must be reviewed by a qualified professional before use.
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You can generate a free Australian employment contract draft with this tool, or use the Fair Work Ombudsman’s free templates and the Australian Government’s employment contract tool. Whichever you use, have the final contract reviewed by an employment lawyer or HR professional, and check it against the applicable Modern Award.
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Yes. Once the AI generates your employment contract, you can copy the text into a Word document or save it as a PDF. Remember to have the contract reviewed by a qualified professional before use.
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The generator creates draft templates intended to reference the national Fair Work system, which covers most private sector employees across all Australian states and territories. Some state-specific requirements may apply to certain industries or public sector roles. Always have drafts reviewed by a qualified professional.
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