Human Resources > Employment Contracts > Explanatory Memorandum for Variation of Contracts
Authorised by Chief Executive Officer
Issue Date: 21 November 2011
Where there is a change of employment conditions e.g. change of:
•Team or department
•Position Title
•Current Award or Agreement
•Current Classification
•Current pay rate e.g. increase in level or grade
•Hours of work
•Days of work; or
•Workplace location
There is no need to complete a new contract, a variation of contract will be sufficient however, as stated in the contract templates any contract amendment must be by agreement.
Any amendments must be in writing and signed and witnessed by the parties.
A copy of the variation should be given to the employee and a copy placed on their personnel file.
Related Policies, Procedures and Documents:
Variation to Contract HRF-39