Overview
Currency
Australian Dollar (AUD)
Working hours
7 to 8 hours per day
Work hours per week
38 hours
Payroll
Salaried Employees
Employees are typically paid on a weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly basis.
Time-Based Employees
Bi-Monthly/Monthly
Tax Breakdown
Superannuation Contribution
10% (capped at 21,002.06 AUD per year)
Tax Calculation for Australia
Gross monthly salary costs
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes and contributions
GBP 8,334

Gross monthly salary
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes & social security
GBP 8,334

Gross yearly salary costs
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes and contributions
GBP 8,334

Gross yearly salary
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes & social security
GBP 8,334

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How it works
Onboarding Process
Onboarding in Australia typically includes the following steps to ensure a smooth transition for new hires:
Pre-Employment Documentation
- Collect tax file number (TFN)
- Superannuation fund details
- Employment contract & company policies
First Day Induction
- Workplace orientation
- Introduction to payroll & leave policies
- IT setup & equipment distribution
Training & Compliance
- Safety training (Workplace Health & Safety - WHS)
- Role-specific training & expectations
- Compliance with Fair Work Australia guidelines
Probation Review & Performance Check-ins
- Regular feedback during the probation period
- Performance evaluation and permanent role confirmation
Pre-boarding
Pre-boarding
Pre-boarding
Key Elements of an Employment Contract in Australia
When drafting an employment contract for employees in Australia, the following key elements should be included:
- Job Role & Responsibilities
- Salary, Benefits & Superannuation Contributions
- Work Hours & Overtime Rules
- Leave Entitlements (Sick, Maternity, Paternity, Public Holidays, etc.)
- Termination & Severance Policies
- Confidentiality & Non-Compete Clauses (if applicable)
- Probation Period & Performance Evaluation Criteria
Name, contact information, and role of the employee.
Employee Leave Policies
Sick days
- Employees receive 10 days of paid sick leave per year, which can also be used for caring for a family member.
Maternity leave
- Eligibility: Employees must have worked 12 months with one employer.
- Entitlement: 12 months of unpaid leave (some employers may offer paid leave).
- Federal Paid Scheme: Eligible employees can apply for 18 weeks of paid maternity leave under government support.
Paternity leave
- Fathers receive 5 days of unpaid paternity leave at the time of birth.
- Additional leave is available through the federal parental leave scheme.
8 Public holidays in Australia
- 1 Jan: New Year's Day
- 3 Jan: New Year Holiday
- 26 Jan: Australia Day
- 15 Apr: Good Friday
- 18 Apr: Easter Monday
- 25 Apr: Anzac Day
- 25 Dec: Christmas Day
- 26 Dec: Boxing Day
Nb - in addition to these national public holidays, there are many state-specific public holidays.
Termination Process
- The requirement for a
valid reason depends on the employer’s
size and the employee’s length of service.
- Employees dismissed within their
first 6 months (or 12 months for small businesses)
generally cannot claim unfair dismissal.
Notice Periods (based on employment duration):
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Under 1 year – 1 week
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1 to 3 years – 2 week
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3 to 5 years – 3 week
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Over 5 years – 4 week
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Employees aged 45+ with at least 2 years of service
receive an extra week of notice.
Severance Pay (based on continuous service):
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1 to 2 years – 4 weeks
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2 to 3 years – 6 weeks
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3 to 4 years – 7 weeks
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4 to 5 years – 8 weeks
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5 to 6 years – 10 weeks
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6 to 7 years – 11 weeks
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7 to 8 years – 13 weeks
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8 to 9 years – 14 weeks
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9 to 10 years – 16 weeks
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Over 10 years – 12 weeks
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Standard probation: 6 months
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For employers with 15+ employees: up to 12 months
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Employers can reduce the probation period if desired.
Name, contact information, and role of the employee.
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