Understanding the limitations of fixed term contracts

The 'Secure Jobs, Better Pay" amendments to the Fair Work Act, introduced changes to limit the use of Fixed Term contracts. These legislative changes are effective from 1 November 2025 and are on top of requirements already set out in our Enterprise Agreement.

The information on this page is intended for Leaders with staff engaged on fixed term contracts or seeking to engage staff on fixed term contracts, and Administrative Support staff who assist with recruitment activities.

Education Guide

This is a copy of the content presented during education sessions to work areas. If you missed a session, please speak with your P&C Business Partner. The guide details the new general limitations on fixed term contracts, when an exception may apply and the appropriate use of fixed term contract reasons within our Enterprise Agreement.

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Other Resources

These tools are designed to help leaders make an initial assessment of their proposed fixed term contract or renewal for compliance with the legislative changes. Leaders will then be able to use this information during discussions with their P&C Business Partner who will further validate fixed term contract requests.

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Page last updated on 05/11/2025

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