Hire in Australia
Access Australia's world-class talent pool without a local entity. Vectis handles Fair Work compliance, Superannuation, Single Touch Payroll, and Modern Award obligations — onboard in 48 hours.
Quick Facts
Australian Employment Law Guide
Everything you need to know about hiring compliantly in Australia — from Fair Work obligations and Superannuation to Modern Awards and termination rules.
Employment Contracts
- ✓Written contracts strongly recommended
- ✓Fair Work Act 2009 governs minimum standards nationally
- ✓National Employment Standards (NES) apply to all employees
- ✓Modern Awards set minimum pay rates by industry/role
- ✓Probation period typically 3–6 months
Working Hours & Overtime
- ✓Standard: 38 ordinary hours per week
- ✓Up to 48 hours/week with reasonable additional hours
- ✓Overtime rates vary by award (typically 150%–200%)
- ✓Penalty rates apply for weekends and public holidays
- ✓Flexible working arrangements available under NES
Leave Entitlements
- ✓4 weeks paid annual leave per year
- ✓10 days personal/carer's leave per year
- ✓18 weeks paid parental leave (government scheme)
- ✓2 days compassionate leave per occasion
- ✓Long service leave after 7–10 years (state-specific)
Wages & Pay Structures
- ✓National minimum wage: AUD 23.23/hour (July 2024)
- ✓Fair Work Commission reviews minimum wages annually
- ✓Modern Awards set minimums by industry and classification
- ✓Enterprise Agreements may apply in larger organisations
- ✓PAYG withholding tax deducted at source each pay period
Superannuation (Retirement)
- ✓Employer Super Guarantee: 11.5% of ordinary-time earnings
- ✓Increases to 12% from 1 July 2025
- ✓Paid to employee's nominated super fund quarterly (or more)
- ✓MySuper default funds available for non-nominated employees
- ✓Single Touch Payroll (STP) mandatory for all employers
Termination & Redundancy
- ✓Minimum notice: 1–5 weeks based on service length
- ✓Additional 1 week notice for employees 45+ after 2 years
- ✓Redundancy pay: 4–16 weeks salary based on service length
- ✓Unfair dismissal claims available after 6–12 months service
- ✓General protections apply from day one of employment
How to Hire in Australia with Vectis
From offer letter to first payroll — we handle every step of Australian compliance.
Share the details
Tell us the role, salary, state, and start date. We check Modern Award coverage and employment classification.
We draft the contract
Fair Work-compliant employment agreement with NES minimums, award rates, and all mandatory entitlements.
Onboard & register
Tax File Number declaration, super fund selection, STP registration, and all ATO obligations on day one.
Run payroll & stay compliant
Each pay run includes STP reporting, Super Guarantee payments, leave accruals, and annual payment summaries.
“We expanded our sales team into Sydney and Melbourne in under 3 weeks. Vectis handled the Modern Award classification, Super setup, and STP reporting — we just focused on hiring great people.”
Public Holidays in Australia
Australia has national holidays plus state-specific additions. All holiday pay calculations are handled automatically by Vectis.
Australia Hiring FAQs
Common questions about employing staff in Australia.
Ready to hire in Australia?
Vectis is your Employer of Record in Australia. We absorb all compliance risk and keep you fully aligned with the Fair Work Act, Modern Awards, and Superannuation obligations.
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