Employment Types & Workforce Structure
Types of employment arrangements and workforce composition in Australia
Understanding different employment types is essential for Australian businesses managing diverse workforces. Each classification comes with specific entitlements and obligations under Modern Awards. Effective rostering software helps manage different employment types efficiently, ensuring compliance with Fair Work requirements while maintaining workforce flexibility.
Businesses often combine permanent staff with temporary employees to manage workload fluctuations. Some industries also use labour hire arrangements to access skilled workers when needed. Understanding these flexible workforce options helps businesses maintain operational efficiency while meeting compliance obligations.
Browse employment types & workforce structure terms
Full-time employee
Learn about full-time employee in the Australian workplace context.
Part-time employee
Learn about part-time employee in the Australian workplace context.
Casual employee
Learn about casual employee in the Australian workplace context.
Seasonal employee
Learn about seasonal employee in the Australian workplace context.
Temporary employee
Learn about temporary employee in the Australian workplace context.
Fixed-term employee
Learn about fixed-term employee in the Australian workplace context.
Transitional employment
Learn about transitional employment in the Australian workplace context.
Labour hire
Learn about labour hire in the Australian workplace context.
Blended workforce
Learn about blended workforce in the Australian workplace context.
Workforce management
Learn about workforce management in the Australian workplace context.
Workforce automation
Learn about workforce automation in the Australian workplace context.
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