Description
Running an earthmoving business means more than operating machines — it means managing people properly.
This Employment Contract Toolkit has been developed specifically for Australian earthmoving and civil construction businesses hiring plant operators.
It includes three fully editable employment contract templates covering full-time, part-time and casual employment arrangements — written with real-world industry risks in mind.
What’s Included
1. Full-Time Employment Contract
- 38-hour minimum structure
- Superannuation provisions
- Wet weather & lawful stand-down clause
- Licensing & qualification requirements
- Right to suspend duties if licences are lost
- Damage to equipment clause (Fair Work compliant)
- Company vehicle & electronic device provisions
- Leave entitlements (NES aligned)
2. Part-Time Employment Contract
- Fillable minimum weekly hours
- Pro-rata leave entitlements
- Wet weather flexibility
- Licensing & suspension clauses
- Company property protections
- Superannuation provisions
3. Casual Employment Contract
- No guaranteed minimum hours clause
- Casual loading wording
- Wet weather shift cancellation clause
- Licensing & compliance clauses
- Company vehicle & device protections
- Superannuation provisions
Built for Real-World Earthmoving Businesses
These templates specifically address common issues faced by contractors:
- Weather-affected work
- Licence suspensions (including driver’s licence loss)
- Camera fines and tolls
- Plant damage disputes
- Company ute and phone misuse
- Minimum hours misunderstandings
- Stand-down provisions
They are structured clearly, professionally and in plain English — not bloated legal jargon.
Important
These templates are provided for general information and industry guidance only.
They must be reviewed by a qualified employment lawyer or HR professional before use to ensure compliance with your specific award and circumstances.
Who This Is For
- Earthmoving contractors
- Civil construction businesses
- Excavation companies
- Plant hire operators employing machine operators
Who This Is NOT For
- Businesses outside Australia
- Employers seeking award-specific legal advice
- Situations requiring customised legal drafting
Business Members
This toolkit is included free for Earthworks Hub Business Members.
If you are a Business Member, log in and download at no additional cost.
File Format
Editable Microsoft Word (.docx)
Fully customisable to suit your business.
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