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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.

Full-time, part-time & casual draft templates
Intended to reference NES & Fair Work Act
Modern Award classification support
Downloadable draft document
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Employment contract template generator

What type of employment contract draft template 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. Let me ask a few more questions about:

  • • Employer & employee details
  • • Hours & work schedule
  • • Pay rate & classification

Opens in ChatGPT (free account required)

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

Award information

Not sure? The Fair Work Small Business Helpline can assist.

Optional clauses to consider

  • Probation period length
  • Notice period requirements
  • Confidentiality terms
  • Restraint of trade clauses

Need to collect employee details? 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.

Parties to the agreement
Position & duties
Employment type
Commencement date
Hours of work
Remuneration
Superannuation
Leave entitlements (NES)
Award & classification
Confidentiality clause
Termination & notice
Signatures section

Need HR policy templates too? Browse our free HR templates for workplace policies and forms.

Example draft template structure

Here's a preview of what your generated draft template will look like. Clauses are intended to reference Fair Work guidelines—professional review is required before use.

Draft Template Preview
Sample

EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT

Part-time Employee

General Retail Industry Award 2020

Clause 1

Parties to this Agreement

This Employment Contract is made between [Employer Name] ABN [XX XXX XXX XXX] (hereinafter "the Employer") and [Employee Name] (hereinafter "the Employee").

Clause 2

Position & Commencement

The Employee is engaged in the position of [Job Title] on a part-time basis. Employment shall commence on [Start Date].

Clause 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.

Clause 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.

Clause 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.

Covered by the General Retail Industry Award

Common Casual & part-time for floor staff

Typical Full-time for managers

Covered by the Hospitality Industry Award

Common Casual for wait staff, kitchen hands

Typical Full-time for chefs, venue managers

Covered by the Restaurant Industry Award

Common Casual for baristas, servers

Growing Part-time for regular staff

Various awards including Health Professionals Award

Common Part-time for nurses, carers

Typical Casual for relief staff

Often award-free or Clerks Award

Common Full-time for professionals

Growing Part-time for flexible roles

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.

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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

1

Select employment type

Choose whether you need a full-time, part-time, or casual employment contract. The AI will customise the clauses accordingly.

2

Answer the questions

The AI will guide you through employer details, employee information, hours of work, pay rate, and applicable Modern Award. It asks questions in logical groups to make the process easy.

3

Review and confirm

Before generating, the AI summarises all your inputs so you can check everything is correct. Make any changes before proceeding.

4

Download your contract

Receive a complete employment contract with all required clauses. Copy it to Word, save as PDF, or download directly. Remember to 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 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.

Legal disclaimer

This employment contract generator is provided by RosterElf Pty Ltd (ABN 67 164 843 609) for general informational purposes only. RosterElf is not a law firm, and this tool does not constitute legal advice.

Employment contracts must comply with the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth), National Employment Standards (NES), and applicable Modern Awards. Fair Work does not approve or certify employment contracts.

Always have your employment contract reviewed by a qualified employment lawyer or HR professional before use. For official guidance, visit Fair Work - Employment contracts.

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.

1

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.

2

Customise & finalise

Add any business-specific clauses, ensure correct pay rates, and verify the applicable Modern Award classification.

3

Get it signed

Have both parties sign the contract before employment begins. Digital signatures are legally valid in Australia.

4

Store & manage

Keep contracts securely stored and accessible. You'll need them for reference, audits, and compliance checks.

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Manage contracts digitally with RosterElf

Once your contract is finalised, RosterElf makes it easy to send, sign, and store employment contracts digitally—all in one platform alongside rostering, time tracking, and payroll.

  • Digital signatures - Send contracts and get them signed electronically
  • Secure storage - All contracts stored safely in the employee's profile
  • Employee onboarding - Streamline the entire new hire process
  • Compliance tracking - Never miss an expiry or renewal date

Ready to create a draft template?

Generate an Australian employment contract draft template in minutes. Free to use, no signup required on our end. Professional review required before use.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

  • You'll need employer details (business name, ABN, address), employee details (name, job title, work location), employment type (full-time, part-time, or casual), hours of work, pay rate, and any applicable Modern Award information. The AI will guide you through each section step by step.
  • Yes. Once the AI generates your employment contract, you can copy the text into a Word document or PDF. ChatGPT also allows you to download the conversation. Remember to have the contract reviewed by a qualified professional before use.
  • 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. However, some state-specific requirements may apply to certain industries or public sector roles. Always have drafts reviewed by a qualified professional.