Part Time Employment Agreement
This Part Time Employment Agreement is essential when hiring new employees for your business. It is suitable for any industry.
4.3 (18 reviews)
Last updated October 23, 2025
Under 15 minutes
Suitable for Australia
Written by
Edwin Montoya Zorrilla
Reviewed by
Damin Murdock
Document Overview
All employees should have a written employment agreement and it is important to clearly document in writing the agreement between yourself and your employee. A Part Time Employment Agreement is a great way for you to lay out the terms, expectations, and responsibilities of a permanent employee who is working on a part time basis.
This agreement ensures that you cover legal provisions such as remuneration, bonus, share scheme, expenses, motor vehicle benefits and many more.
The Legal Risk Score of a Part Time Employment Agreement Template
Our legal team have marked this document as low risk considering:
- The employer retains the discretion to change the employee's role, duties, and reporting lines, which could lead to unexpected shifts in job expectations and responsibilities.
- The document specifies that the employer's policies are binding but clarifies that these policies do not form part of the employment contract, potentially leading to confusion or misunderstandings about the enforceability of such policies.
- Intellectual property generated during employment is owned by the employer, which might restrict the employee's rights to any creations or innovations developed during their tenure.
Part Time Employment Agreement Checklist
Complete your free Part Time Employment Agreement with our checklist
Review and Understand the Agreement
Ensure that you thoroughly review and understand all the terms and conditions outlined in the agreement, especially those pertaining to your role, duties, and the employer’s policies.
Sign and Return the Agreement
Sign the agreement and return a signed copy to the employer to confirm your acceptance of the offer and the terms of employment.
Document Receipt of Policies and Statements
Make sure to receive and acknowledge the Fair Work Information Statement and any other relevant employer policies, as mentioned in the agreement.
Update Personal Records
Update your personal records with details of the new employment agreement, including your role, start date, remuneration, and any other significant terms.
Use this Part Time Employment Agreement if:
- You are hiring an employee on a permanent part time basis (not under a fixed term contract) and want to clearly set out the rights and obligations of both the employer and the employee
- You want to formalise your hire
- You want your employee to have peace of mind by having an employment contract
- You want to protect your business's information and trade secrets
What does the Part Time Employment Agreement cover?
- Position, duties, and working hours;
- Remuneration
- Leave
- Company policies
- Intellectual Property
- Confidentiality
- Non-competition
- Fair Work Information Statement
- Termination of employment
Other names for a Part Time Employment Agreement (Short Form) include:
- Employment Agreement (Part Time); and
- Employment Contract (Part Time).
Other documents you may need:
- Part Time Employment Agreement (Long Form)
- Employment Agreement (Casual)
- Discrimination Policy
- Grievance Policy
- Harassment and Bullying Policy
Further information
- 4 Things You Should Know Before Preparing an Employment Agreement
- What's The Small Business Fair Dismissal Code?
- Some Helpful Tips For Hiring Your First Employee
- Can Employers Use Social Media To Vet Job Applicants?
- How to Hire an Employee
- Some Helpful Tips For Hiring Your First Employee
- Are Implied Duties Included in my Employment Contract?
- A Guide to NES: The 11 Employment Entitlements
- Is My Enterprise Agreement Part of My Employment Contract?
- Is the Modern Award Part of My Employment Contract?
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