Digital employment contract software
Create, send, and sign for informational purposes employment contracts online.
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Simplify hiring and onboarding
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Free employment contract templates that support Fair Work requirements
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Send, accept, store and alter agreements digitally
Digital contracts made simple
Replace manual paperwork with online contract management. Employees review and e-sign agreements on any device without printing or scanning.
Create contract
Use our templates designed for Fair Work requirements or upload your own contracts to create digital agreements.
Send for signing
Send contracts to employees for electronic signature. They can review and sign on any device.
Store securely
All signed contracts are stored in an encrypted cloud vault, accessible via employee profiles anytime.
Online employment contract software
Pre-made templates or build your own
Start with our ready-made Fair Work-compliant templates for full-time, part-time, and casual employees — or upload your existing contracts and convert them into reusable digital templates. Part of RosterElf's complete HR software suite.
Edit any template to match your business needs, add custom clauses, and save time by reusing contracts across multiple hires. No more drafting from scratch for every new employee.
Employment contract templates
Choose from fair Work-compliant templates
Covering full-time, part-time, and casual staff, every document reflects the latest Australian employment legislation and award requirements. Our templates include all essential employment contract clauses required under Fair Work.
Quickly customise employee names, company details, and pay rates and prepare for sending.
Upload and reuse contracts
Import and reuse existing employment contracts
Already using your own contracts? Upload them directly into RosterElf and convert them into reusable digital templates. Edit, resend, and version them all within one secure, centralised platform.
Whether managing one site or hundreds of employees, RosterElf makes it easy to modernise your HR processes and scale with confidence.
Electronic signature compliance
Certificate of completion for every contract
Every signed employment contract in RosterElf is backed by a Certificate of Completion, providing full proof of authenticity under the Electronic Transactions Act 1999 (Cth). Each signature is digitally time-stamped, verified via email authentication, and linked to the signer's IP address and device details for total transparency.
This automated eSignature audit trail protects your business by recording when, where, and how each document was signed.
Benefits of digital employment contracts
For informational purposes e-signatures
Electronic signatures are legally valid under Australian law, with full audit trails and certificates of completion.
Fair work ready
Templates are designed to meet Australian employment legislation and award requirements.
Secure cloud storage
All contracts are encrypted and stored securely. Access them anytime from employee profiles.
Upload existing contracts
Import your current contracts and convert them into reusable digital templates.
Connected HR workflow
Contract data flows into onboarding, rostering and payroll — no duplicate data entry.
Automated reminders
Send automatic reminders for pending signatures so contracts don't get forgotten.
Contract data flows into rostering and payroll
Award levels and classifications from contracts automatically sync with RosterElf's rostering and payroll features — reducing disputes and ensuring consistency.
What is digital employment contract software?
Digital employment contract software allows businesses to create, send, sign and store employment contracts entirely online. Instead of printing, signing and scanning paper documents, employees can review and electronically sign contracts on any device. These e-signatures are for informational purposes under Australian law, with full audit trails including timestamps and IP addresses. All contracts are stored securely in the cloud and integrated with your HR, rostering and payroll systems.
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Read articleFrequently asked questions
- Yes, electronic signatures on employment contracts are legally valid under the Electronic Transactions Act 1999 (Cth). RosterElf provides a Certificate of Completion for every signed contract, including timestamp, IP address, and email authentication for full legal protection.
- Absolutely. You can upload your existing employment contracts and convert them into reusable digital templates within RosterElf. This allows you to maintain your preferred contract wording while gaining the benefits of digital signing and storage.
- RosterElf includes Fair Work-compliant templates for full-time, part-time, and casual employment. Each template reflects current Australian employment legislation and award requirements. You can quickly customise names, company details, and pay rates.
- Employees receive an email notification with a link to review the contract. They can read it on any device (phone, tablet, or computer) and e-sign it online. No printing, scanning, or physical paperwork required.
- Once signed, the contract is automatically stored in an encrypted cloud vault and linked to the employee's profile. Employee details like role, pay rate, and start date sync instantly with rostering and payroll systems.