Part 1 of 3, step 1 of 4
Get the role and the paperwork right, and the rest flows from there.
Decisions here flow through to the contract, pay and award coverage.
Must know
Check award or agreement coverage, classification and minimum pay with the Fair Work Ombudsman's Find my award tool and Pay and Conditions Tool. Rates usually change each 1 July.
Put the terms in writing before day one, so the first day is about the job.
Must know
Give every new employee the Fair Work Information Statement. Casuals also get the Casual Employment Information Statement, and fixed term employees the Fixed Term Contract Information Statement. Most awards require part time hours in writing.
Tip: send information statements through Business Kitz Document Sign as view only, for a dated record that each one was received.
Get ready for day one and complete employee administration.
General information only, not legal advice. Laws and requirements change and depend on your circumstances, industry, state and any award or agreement. Business Kitz templates are a starting point and should be tailored; using a template does not by itself make a business compliant. Check fairwork.gov.au, ato.gov.au and your state regulator, and get advice before acting. Prepared for 2026/27.