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Standard Resignation Letter
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Use templateResignation letter templates for Australia
In Australia, the Fair Work Act 2009 does not set a statutory minimum notice for employee resignations - your employment contract, award, or enterprise agreement governs. Notice is generally counted starting the day after it's given. The templates below use general wording suitable for Australian workplaces.
Australia — Key facts
- Statutory minimum (employee)
- None in Fair Work Act— Your contract, award, or enterprise agreement sets the notice period. Employers must give notice on dismissal, but employees have no matching statutory obligation.(Source: Fair Work Ombudsman)
- Common notice periods
- 2 weeks – 4 weeks— Varies by seniority and industry. Check your contract and applicable award.
- Notice start date
- Day after notice given— The Fair Work Ombudsman states notice starts the day after it is given, unless the contract specifies otherwise.(Source: Fair Work Ombudsman)
- Annual leave payout
- Paid on termination— Unused accrued annual leave must be paid out on termination in most cases.
- Final pay
- Within 7 days (general)— Fair Work requires final pay within 7 days of employment ending for awards-covered employees. Check your award.
Notice period — what to check
Visit the Fair Work Ombudsman website (fairwork.gov.au) to check if your employment is award-covered and what notice obligations apply. The My Account tool can help identify your award.
Official source →Templates for Australia
These templates use general wording suitable for Australia. Adapt to your specific contract and circumstances.
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Use templateGeneral information only. Australian employment conditions are governed by a complex mix of the Fair Work Act, modern awards, enterprise agreements, and individual contracts. Verify with the Fair Work Ombudsman or a qualified advisor. Last verified: September 2026.