Table of Contents
Introduction
Key Considerations for Employing in Australia
Benefits
Employment Contracts
Onboarding
Leaves
Payroll & Taxes
Termination Process
Invoice Schedule
Get Started with Omnipresent
1. Introduction
Hiring in Australia involves compliance with local laws, mandatory retirement savings, and robust employee protections. Omnipresent’s Employer of Record (EOR) service simplifies the process, ensuring compliance and seamless onboarding.
2. Key Considerations for Employing in Australia
Currency: Australian Dollar (AUD, $)
Language: English
Employer Costs: Low
Termination Complexity: Hard
Onboarding Timeline: ~16 calendar days
Payroll Frequency: Bi-monthly or monthly
3. Benefits
What We Offer
Mandatory:
Healthcare via Medicare
Retirement via Superannuation Fund
Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
Workers’ Compensation
Employee Assistance Programs
Supplementary:
Offered through Omnipresent’s default Super Fund, includes life & disability insurance and employee assistance programs
Health
Public healthcare is provided through Medicare.
Private health insurance is uncommon due to high fringe benefit tax.
Retirement
Employers must contribute to a Superannuation Fund.
Employees choose their fund. If they opt for the Omnipresent fund, it includes insurance and wellbeing support.
4. Employment Contracts
Contract Types
Indefinite-term contracts
Fixed-term contracts
Part-time contracts
Requirements
Written contracts are mandatory
Language: English
Signature: Digital signatures permitted
Backdating: Not allowed under Omnipresent policy
Customisation
Customisable: Unlimited PTO, extra-legal sick days
Non-customisable: Overtime terms, restrictive covenants, stylistic edits
Probation Period
Typically 3 to 6 months
Only waived in employment relationship transfers
5. Onboarding
Timeline
~16 calendar days
Steps include:
Platform Setup
Right-to-Work Check
Employment Contract
Benefits and Payroll Enrollment
Registration & Approvals
Send employee’s Tax File Declaration to ATO within 14 days
Submit Superannuation Choice Form to the elected fund
Immigration & Visas
Omnipresent does not sponsor visas, but will advise on options
Right-to-Work
VEVO checks are required for non-Australian citizens
Employee Transfers
Seniority can be recognized and should be stated in the contract
6. Leaves
Annual Leave
Minimum 20 working days, inclusive of public holidays
Maternity Leave
12 months unpaid, after 12 months of continuous employment
Paternity Leave
2 weeks, paid by the government at national minimum wage
Sick Leave
10 days/year, personal or carer’s leave
Public Holidays
9 national holidays, plus additional state/territory holidays:
New Year's Day, Australia Day, Good Friday, Easter Saturday, Easter Sunday, Easter Monday, ANZAC Day, Christmas Day, Boxing Day
7. Payroll & Taxes
Payroll Cycle
Bi-monthly or monthly
Cut-off: 6th of the month
Payment: Last working day of the month
Extra Payments
No mandatory bonus payments
Hourly Wage
Not supported by Omnipresent
Minimum Wage
$882.80/week (or $23.23/hour) as of July 1, 2023
Casual workers receive a 25% loading
Standard Work Schedule
7.6 hours/day, 38 hours/week, Monday–Friday
Employer Costs
Vary by role and salary. Use the OmniCalculator for estimates.
8. Termination Process
Procedure
Must have fair and valid reason for termination
Contact Omnipresent before discussing with the employee
Submit a termination request via OmniPlatform for assessment
Notice Period
1 to 4 weeks depending on service length
Payment in lieu of notice is allowed
Casual employees are not entitled to notice
Immediate termination requires serious misconduct (fraud, theft, etc.)
Severance Pay
Mutual agreements must exceed the value of the notice period
9. Invoice Schedule
Initial Fees
Setup Fees: Triggered upon signing terms
Deposit: Due when contract is ready to sign
First Salary Prepayment: Invoiced on employment start date
Ongoing Monthly Costs
Billed in arrears after payroll is completed
Invoices include:
Monthly service fee
Insurance (if applicable)
FX fee (if applicable)
10. Get Started with Omnipresent
Simplify compliant hiring in Australia with Omnipresent. We manage employment, contracts, benefits, payroll, and termination, so you can scale confidently.