Fixed-Term Employment Contract (AU) Template
Fair Work Amendment Act 2023 compliant. Australian fixed-term contract — s333E compliant, 2-year cap, allowable extensions. $49.
Single buyer, lifetime license — covers your business, free quarterly refreshes when laws change.
Not legal advice — review with counsel before signing.
Document details
What's in the template
5 sections, ordered from setup → assessment → support → close.
- 1Fixed-term structure with end date
- 2FW Amendment Act 2023 (s333E) compliance
- 3Allowable extension provisions
- 4Conversion-to-permanent triggers
- 5Mid-term termination clauses
Who this is for
- →HR practitioners and people teams handling employment contracts in AU
- →Small-business owners running HR without a dedicated team
- →Managers preparing for a high-stakes employment conversation
- →Fractional HR consultants and PEO firms
- →In-house counsel partnering with HR on documentation
What you receive
- ✓Editable Microsoft Word (.docx) — open in Word, Pages, or Google Docs
- ✓PDF copy for archival + sharing
- ✓Google Doc-compatible export
- ✓Editorial guidance notes explaining each section
- ✓Single-buyer, lifetime commercial-use license
- ✓Free quarterly refreshes when law or best practice changes
- ✓Instant download — link emailed within seconds of payment
- ✓7-day refund window if the template isn't what you needed
Legal frameworks aligned
- Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) — National Employment Standards
- Fair Work Regulations 2009 (Cth)
- State-level Long Service Leave Acts (NSW / VIC / QLD)
- Modern Awards as applicable to the role
- Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) — APP handling of employee records
Reference list — this template is designed to be defensible under these frameworks when used as intended. Not a substitute for counsel on a specific matter.
Frequently asked questions
What's the 2-year cap (s333E)?
Fixed-term contracts generally cannot exceed 2 years including extensions. At the cap, employee converts to permanent or engagement ends.
Exceptions?
Specialised projects, government-funded work, peak/seasonal work, executive positions above threshold.
Fixed-Term Employment Contract (AU) Template — $49
Editable .docx + .pdf + Google Doc. Instant download. Single-buyer lifetime license. Free quarterly refreshes.