BSBHRM405 - Letter of Offer Template for HR Advisor Position

This document presents a Letter of Offer template designed for the Human Resource Advisor position, addressing key aspects of employment terms. The template includes essential sections such as commencement date, location, position details, probationary period, terms of employment including remuneration, payment schedules, superannuation, salary review, leave entitlements (annual, personal, and long service), parental leave provisions, termination clauses, work hours, privacy policies, company policies, confidentiality agreements, and jurisdiction. It outlines the responsibilities, benefits, and expectations for the role at The University of Green Hill, ensuring a clear and legally sound agreement between the employer and the employee. The document is a supporting resource for Assessment Task 3 of BSBHRM405.

This document is Letter of Offer Template.
It is part of the supporting assessment resources for Assessment Task 3 of BSBHRM405.
Private and Confidential
To Samiya Johns,
7/25 Adelaide ST
Brisbane City QLD 4000
Australia
Date: 16/9/2019
Re: Contract of Employment
Dear Samiya,
We are pleased to offer you the position of the Human Resource Advisor with us here at
The University Of Green Hill where we hope you will enjoy your role and make a significant
contribution to the success of the business.
Commencement Date
Your employment will commence on 1st December 2019 here.
Location
You will be based at the central branch of The University Of Green Hill
Position
the Human Resource Advisor - reporting to Human resource manager Jane Williams
The roles and responsibilities of this position will be described separately in an attached
Position Description.
Term
This is a permanent position
A three-month Probationary Period will apply to this role. During this time, you will receive
advice, training and guidance to help you become familiar with, and competent in,
performing the work you have been appointed to do. The appointment is subject to the
satisfactory completion of the Probationary Period which itself is subject to termination
during any stage, by either party, upon (one week’s notice in writing), or by payment in lieu
of notice.
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This document is Letter of Offer Template.
It is part of the supporting assessment resources for Assessment Task 3 of BSBHRM405.
Terms of Employment
Remuneration
Your salary is at a rate of AUD 45.
Payment
Your salary will be paid weekly on a Thursday.
Superannuation
Superannuation payments will be made on your behalf in accordance with the
Superannuation Guarantee into a Superannuation fund of your choice. If you do not
choose a fund, your contributions will be placed into the default fund.
Salary Review
Your remuneration package will be reviewed annually on or about the anniversary of your
employment or in accordance with workplace laws.
Leave Entitlements
Annual Leave (Delete annual leave section if the employee is casual)
You are entitled to 20 days’ (4 weeks’) annual leave per year of service (different accrual
rates apply to 24 hour/7 day operations shift workers – check your obligations if your
business falls into this category). Leave is accrued in accordance with the Fair Work Act
2009 and should be taken within one year of falling due, on occasions negotiated with your
manager.
Personal leave (Delete if personal leave section if the employee is casual)
You are entitled to 10 days paid personal/carer’s leave in accordance with the Fair Work
Act 2009.
You are entitled to a period of two days’ unpaid carer’s leave per occasion in accordance
with the Fair Work Act 2009.
You are entitled to a period of two days paid compassionate leave per occasion in
accordance with the Fair Work Act 2009.
(Insert if employee is a casual) You are entitled to a period of two days unpaid carer’s or
unpaid compassionate leave per occasion in accordance with the Fair Work Act 2009.
Long Service Leave
You will be entitled to long service leave in line with the provisions of (insert award or
enterprise agreement title, or if there are no long service leave provisions in a relevant
award or enterprise agreement, the Long Service Leave Act 1992).
Parental Leave
You may be entitled to parental leave in line with the provisions of the Fair Work Act 2009.
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This document is Letter of Offer Template.
It is part of the supporting assessment resources for Assessment Task 3 of BSBHRM405.
Termination
The minimum period of notice required to be given to the employer by the employee is
either:
 That prescribed by the relevant employment agreement or other contract of
employment.
 If no period of notice is prescribed as above, a period of notice equal to the
employee’s usual pay period.
 The University of Green Hill may terminate your employment by giving the following
period of notice (or payment in lieu) depending on service:
Period of continuous service Notice period
Not more than 1 year 1 week
More than 1 year, but not more than 3 years 2 weeks
More than 3 years, but not more than 5 years 3 weeks
More than 5 years 4 weeks
If you are over 45 with more than two years’ continuous service, you will receive an
additional week’s notice (or payment in lieu).
The company may terminate your employment at any time without notice if:
 you are guilty of serious misconduct or
 you are in material breach of a provision of this contract, including confidentiality
undertakings.
Following the termination of your employment you will be required to return all company
property.
Hours of Work
The University of Green Hill’s general hours of business are between 8 am and 9pm. It is
expected that you will work an average of (38) hours per week during general business
hours.
From time to time you will be required to work reasonable additional hours or after hours
when necessary to perform your duties. You will receive time in lieu for this work.
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This document is Letter of Offer Template.
It is part of the supporting assessment resources for Assessment Task 3 of BSBHRM405.
Privacy
You are required to observe and uphold all of the Company’s privacy policies and
procedures as implemented or varied from time to time.
Collection, storage, access to and dissemination of employee personal information will be
in accordance with privacy legislation.
Company Policy
The University of Green Hill has in place a number of company policies and procedures.
You are required to comply with company policy. A failure to comply with these policies
may result in disciplinary action being taken against you.
These policies are found on our Intranet. These policies do not form part of this contract of
employment.
Confidentiality of Information
During your employment, you may become aware of information relating to the business of
The University of Green Hill, including but not limited to client lists, trade secrets, and client
details and pricing structures.
Confidential information, including client lists, trade secrets, pricing structures and any and
all documents created by you in the course of your employment remain the sole property
of The University of Green Hill You shall not, either during or after your employment,
without the prior consent of The University of Green Hill, directly or indirectly divulge to any
person or use the confidential information for your own or another’s benefit.
Jurisdiction
This contract is made in the State of Victoria.
Welcome and Acceptance
Samiya Johns, we would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to the University of
Green Hill, and wish you a long and rewarding career with us.
(Insert Manager’s name & Position Title here)
I, Samiya Johns, accept the terms and conditions of this contract.
Signed: ___________Jane Williams ____________________________
Dated: _____________________16/9/2019__________________
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A copy is provided for your records.
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