Fair Work Act 2009 · NES

Australian Employment Contracts
Signed Digitally

NES-compliant employment contracts aligned with the Fair Work Act 2009 — signed digitally before your new hire's start date.

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NES
Compliant templates
Fair Work
Act aligned
ETA 1999
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AU Templates

Fair Work Act Compliant Employment Contract Templates

Employment contracts incorporating the National Employment Standards (NES) — 11 minimum entitlements under the Fair Work Act 2009. Templates for full-time, part-time, casual, and fixed-term employees.

  • NES provisions — All 11 NES entitlements addressed in the contract.
  • Award alignment — Templates for award-covered and award-free employees.
  • Casual contracts — Regular and systematic casual contracts with conversion rights.

Fair Work Act Compliant Employment Contract Templates

NES-aligned employment contracts for full-time, part-time, casual, and fixed-term employees.

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AU HR Onboarding

Australian Employee Onboarding Package

Employment contract, Fair Work Information Statement (FWIS) acknowledgement, superannuation choice form acknowledgement, tax file number consent, and workplace policies — all signed digitally.

  • FWIS acknowledgement — Mandatory Fair Work Information Statement receipt acknowledgement.
  • Super choice form — Superannuation fund choice acknowledgement.
  • TFN acknowledgement — Tax file number consent documentation.

Australian Employee Onboarding Package

Complete Australian onboarding: contract, FWIS, super choice, TFN, and policies.

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AU Legal Validity

Legally Valid Australian Employment Contracts

Employment contracts executed via Zignature are legally binding under the Electronic Transactions Act 1999 (Cth). The audit trail provides signing evidence — important in Fair Work Commission proceedings.

  • ETA 1999 compliance — E-signed contracts legally valid under Australian law.
  • FWC evidence — Audit trail provides evidence for Fair Work Commission proceedings.
  • Timestamp — Signing date recorded — relevant for notice period and start date disputes.

Legally Valid Australian Employment Contracts

ETA 1999 compliant employment contracts with Fair Work Commission-ready evidence.

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Use Cases

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From simple agreements to complex multi-party workflows.

How It Works

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No training required. Send your first document today.

1

Select AU employment template

Full-time, part-time, casual, or fixed-term contract template.

2

Customise for the employee

Role, salary, hours, leave entitlements, and notice period.

3

Send before start date

New hire signs digitally before their first day.

4

Archive with HR records

Signed contract with audit trail stored in HR system.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know.

Are electronic employment contracts legally binding in Australia?

Yes. Electronic employment contracts are legally binding under the Electronic Transactions Act 1999 (Cth), provided the employee consented to electronic communication, the signatory can be identified, and the method is reliable. Zignature satisfies all requirements.

What are the National Employment Standards (NES) that must be in employment contracts?

The 11 NES minimum entitlements are: maximum weekly hours, flexible working requests, parental leave, annual leave, personal/carer's leave, compassionate leave, unpaid family/domestic violence leave, community service leave, long service leave, public holidays, notice of termination and redundancy pay.

Do casual employees in Australia need a written employment contract?

The Fair Work Act requires employers to give casual employees a Casual Employment Information Statement (CEIS). While a written contract isn't legally required, it is strongly recommended — especially given casual conversion rights introduced in 2021.

What is the Fair Work Information Statement and how is it served?

The FWIS is a mandatory document all new employees must receive from their employer at the start of employment. It can be provided electronically. Zignature's onboarding package includes a FWIS acknowledgement — evidence of receipt for Fair Work compliance.

Can Australian employers send employment contracts to remote employees interstate?

Yes. Zignature's digital signing works across all Australian states and territories. ETA 1999 and state equivalents ensure e-signed contracts are legally valid wherever the employee is located.

How does Zignature help with Fair Work compliance documentation?

Zignature's audit trail provides evidence of: when the FWIS was provided, when the contract was signed, and the exact contract terms at signing — all relevant to Fair Work Commission proceedings and underpayment investigations.