Hiring Your First Employee in Australia: Complete Guide

Hiring your first employee is a major milestone with legal obligations you must understand.

Legal Requirements

1. Register for PAYG Withholding at ato.gov.au
2. Set Up Single Touch Payroll (STP) - Mandatory
3. Get Workers Compensation Insurance - Required by law
4. Know the National Employment Standards (NES)
5. Find the Relevant Award at fairwork.gov.au

The Hiring Process

1. Define the Role
2. Write a Job Ad
3. Advertise
4. Screen Applications
5. Interview
6. Check References
7. Make an Offer

Essential Paperwork

From Employee - Tax File Number Declaration - Superannuation choice form - Bank details - Emergency contact

What You Provide - Employment contract - Fair Work Information Statement - Company policies

Common Mistakes

• No written contract
• Underpaying (not knowing award rates)
• Missing super payments
• No workers comp

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