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An employment contract sets out the terms and conditions agreed to between an employer and employee. It is best practice to have a written contract of employment to prevent misunderstandings and disputes about conditions of employment and entitlements.

Employment terms and conditions are also contained in applicable Awards as well as the National Employment Standards in the Fair Work Act 2009 (the NES). Employment contracts cannot provide for less than the legal minimum set out in the NES and applicable Awards.

For employers in the State system employment terms and conditions are contained in applicable State Awards and the Minimum of Conditions Act 1993.

In order to find the correct template it is important to check whether your business is in the Federal or State Industrial Relations system. You can find information about this at the following link:

https://www.commerce.wa.gov.au/labour-relations/guide-who-wa-state-system

Award Contract Templates

You can use the following contract templates to assist you to manage a greater number of employment risks and to employ employees in the trade classifications and roles covered by the Vehicle Repair, Services and Retail Award 2020 (VRSR Award) and the Clerks Award.

VRSR Contracts	Description	Link
VRSR Award FT – Apprentice Contract (Flat Loaded)	A template to employ an apprentice under the Award on an hourly rate	VRSR Award FT – Apprentice Contract Document Link
VRSR Award FT and PT (Annual Salary)	A template to employ an employee under the Award on an annual salary	VRSR Award FT – Apprentice Contract Document Link
VRSR Award FT and PT (Loaded Rates)	A template to employ an employee under the Award on flat rates	VRSR Award FT and PT (Loaded Rates) Document Link
VRSR Award Casual Contract	A template to employ a casual employee under the Award	VRSR Award Casual Contract Document Link
VRSR Award FT and PT Vehicle Salesperson	A template to employ vehicle salesperson under the Award on a retainer (hourly rate)	VRSR Award FT and PT Vehicle Salesperson Document Link

Clerks Award Contracts	Description	Link
Clerks Award Casual Contract (Hourly Rate)	A template to employ a casual employee under the Award on an hourly rate	Clerks Award Casual Contract - Hourly Rate Link
Clerks Award FT and PT Contract Template (Annual Salary)	A template to employ an employee under the Award on an annual salary	Clerks Award FT and PT - Annual Salary Link
Clerks Award FT and PT Contract Template (Flat Loaded Rates)	A template to employ an employee under the Award on flat rates	Clerks Award FT and PT - Flat Loaded Rates Link

Award Free Contracts

You can use the following contract templates to assist you to employ award free employees on an annual salary.

Award Free Contracts Template Document Link

Other Contract Tools

Employers in the national system can also use the following contract tool to help build an employment contract that is tailored to their business.

https://employ.business.gov.au/

Apprentice Contracts

National system employers can also create an apprentice contract using the tool at:

https://www.apprenticeshipsupport.com.au/apprentice-on-boarding-kit/create-document/apprentice-trainee-employment-contract