Appointment Letter
GENERAL APPOINTMENT LETTER SAMPLE
(LETTERHEAD)
(Date).
(Name and Address of Applicant)
Dear (Applicant)
Re: (Position Title)
I am writing to confirm our offer of employment to you with (name of organisation) in the above position which, subject to your acceptance of this letter and its conditions, will operate commencing from (nominate the employee's commencement date).
On your first day, please report to (Name) at (Time).
Set out below are the basic terms which are to apply to your engagement. These terms are to be read together with the (name of appropriate award /agreement). Together, these two documents will govern your employment. We recommend that you acquaint yourself with this award/agreement if you have not already done so.
1. Position description
The position description which prescribes your duties and other requirements of your employment is attached herewith and is part of this contract of engagement. At (name of organisation), it is necessary for us to respond to needs and workloads across the organisation. Therefore, we need to remain flexible and work as a team, and in line with this, you may be asked to assist in other areas, vary your working times (including reasonable overtime) and/or perform other tasks which are consistent with your skills and abilities.
2. Hours of work
Your normal hours of work will be in accordance with the award /agreement conditions, or if other than full time will be (nominate number) hours per week.
3. Remuneration
Your classification under the award/agreement will determine your normal hourly rate of remuneration and any variations to that rate will be as per the award /agreement.
4. Period of engagement
Subject to these terms the period of your employment is regarded as on going,
OR
It is agreed that your employment will continue for a period of (nominate period) unless terminated earlier in accordance with the award/agreement.
5. Policies and Procedures
(LETTERHEAD)
(Date).
(Name and Address of Applicant)
Dear (Applicant)
Re: (Position Title)
I am writing to confirm our offer of employment to you with (name of organisation) in the above position which, subject to your acceptance of this letter and its conditions, will operate commencing from (nominate the employee's commencement date).
On your first day, please report to (Name) at (Time).
Set out below are the basic terms which are to apply to your engagement. These terms are to be read together with the (name of appropriate award /agreement). Together, these two documents will govern your employment. We recommend that you acquaint yourself with this award/agreement if you have not already done so.
1. Position description
The position description which prescribes your duties and other requirements of your employment is attached herewith and is part of this contract of engagement. At (name of organisation), it is necessary for us to respond to needs and workloads across the organisation. Therefore, we need to remain flexible and work as a team, and in line with this, you may be asked to assist in other areas, vary your working times (including reasonable overtime) and/or perform other tasks which are consistent with your skills and abilities.
2. Hours of work
Your normal hours of work will be in accordance with the award /agreement conditions, or if other than full time will be (nominate number) hours per week.
3. Remuneration
Your classification under the award/agreement will determine your normal hourly rate of remuneration and any variations to that rate will be as per the award /agreement.
4. Period of engagement
Subject to these terms the period of your employment is regarded as on going,
OR
It is agreed that your employment will continue for a period of (nominate period) unless terminated earlier in accordance with the award/agreement.
5. Policies and Procedures