Letter of offer

The successful candidate may be informed by telephone, but a written offer of employment should follow this. If the position is covered by an award or an enterprise/workplace agreement, the offer letter will usually be the contract of employment-a standardised letter that contains basic conditions.

The letter should contain the following details:

• the starting date
• the position title and manager’s name
• any probationary period
• remuneration (including benefits, superannuation etc)
• leave entitlements
• hours of work or status of employment (eg full-time, contract, casual, part-time)
• grievance procedures
• WHS matters
• Any special conditions
• It may be sent with other paperwork to be filled in such as:
• a taxation declaration form
• an employee information form
• a superannuation form
• banking details for direct deposit of pay.