Change of Duties Notice

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Last updated November 18, 2025

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Change of Duties Notice

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What is a change of duties notice?

A change of duties notice is a formal document used by employers to inform employees about changes to their job roles, responsibilities, or duties within the business.
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When should you use a change of duties notice?

You should use a change of duties notice when you need to alter an employee’s responsibilities due to business needs, such as restructuring or a downturn in trade.
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What should be in a change of duties notice?

A change of duties notice should include details of the new duties, the reasons for the change, when the changes take effect, and any support or training provided.
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Does this document comply with Australian employment laws?

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Can I use this notice for any employee role?

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Change of Duties Notice
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The Legal Risk Score of a Change of Duties Notice Template is Medium

Our legal team have marked this document as medium risk considering:

  • The document clearly favours the employer.
  • While the document encourages the employee to ask questions if they have any, it does not clearly outline a structured feedback process or timeline for addressing concerns or grievances that might arise from the duty changes.

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