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The problem
You’re about to hire, or you’ve hired people on a handshake or an old template. Full-time, part-time and casual staff need different terms, and the award for the job matters.
Hiring · $1,200
Hiring someone? Get the contract and the new-starter paperwork right first.
A contract copied from somewhere else often doesn’t match the award that covers the job. We write a contract for each type of staff you employ, a role description for each job, and a new-starter pack. You get them within five working days of sending us your information.
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Who it’s for
Small employers and not-for-profits taking on a first employee, hiring casuals, or tidying up what’s on file.
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What we do
We read your current contracts and the award or agreement that covers the role. Then we write a contract for each type of employment you use, and a role description for each job.
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What you get
Word files in your business’s name, and a new-starter pack so every new person gets the same paperwork on day one.
How it works
01 · Free call
Thirty minutes by Zoom or phone. Who you employ now, who you’re about to hire, and what you already have.
02 · Send us what you have
Your current contracts, the award or agreement that applies, and a list of the roles.
03 · We write it
The contracts, role descriptions and new-starter pack come back to you within five working days.
04 · Walk-through
We go through it with you, so you can use it for the next hire without us.
What’s in the work
- A contract for each type of employment you use (full-time, part-time, casual), in your business’s name
- A role description for each job, with the award classification written in
- A new-starter pack: a checklist, an induction list, a policy acknowledgement, and a process for giving each person the Fair Work Information Statement
- For casuals, the same process for the Casual Employment Information Statement, and a reminder for casual conversion
- A roster template
What you walk away with
- Word files you can edit and reuse for the next hire
- One process for every new starter, from the offer to the first day
- A walk-through call
What sets the price
$1,200 covers up to three roles and the new-starter pack. If you have more roles, we quote the extra before we start. If you’d rather do it yourself, the Workplace Forms Pack ($99) and the Lifecycle Compliance Blueprint ($97) are the cheaper options.
Common questions
Is this legal advice?
No. It’s HR support and general information. If you want a legal opinion on a contract, talk to an employment lawyer.
Do you write the Fair Work Information Statement?
No. The Fair Work Ombudsman publishes it, along with the Casual Employment Information Statement. We set up the process so each new starter gets the right one at the right time.
Will one contract cover everyone?
Usually not. Full-time, part-time and casual staff need different terms, and the award for the role matters. That’s why we write one for each type you use.
Can’t I use a free template?
Yes. Business.gov.au has a free employment contract tool, and it’s worth a look. We’re for when you want contracts and role descriptions that fit your jobs and your award, and you’d rather not do it yourself.
What if I have more than three roles?
Tell us on the call. We quote the extra roles before we start.
General information, not legal advice. Plain Sense Consulting is not a law firm, an accounting practice, or a tax or BAS agent. Check current Fair Work Ombudsman information and the award that applies before you act.
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Tell us what’s going on. We’ll reply to say whether we can help and what happens next.
General information, not legal advice. Plain Sense Consulting is not a law firm, an accounting practice, or a tax or BAS agent.