Australia Resignation Letter Generator
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Resignation Letter Australia
A resignation letter is a short written notice that tells your employer you are ending your employment. In Australia, it usually states your job title, employer, the date you are giving notice, and your final working day. Some employees add a line of thanks or an offer to help with handover, but neither is required. See the Fair Work Ombudsman’s guidance on resignation for the general rules that apply.
Resignation Letter Template Australia
A basic Australian resignation letter has four parts: a clear statement that you are resigning, your position and employer, your final working day, and a sign-off. This generator builds that structure from the details you enter, without inventing dates or employment terms.
Use the generator above to build your own version of this template. If you’re also updating your written terms before you leave, our Employment Contract Generator can help you check what your current contract actually says.
Resignation Letter Example Australia
Resignation Notice Period Australia
Notice periods for resigning employees in Australia are not the same for everyone. The notice you need to give can depend on your employment contract, any applicable award or enterprise agreement, and your length of service. The National Employment Standards set the minimum notice an employer must give, but the notice an employee gives when resigning is usually set out in their own contract, award or agreement instead. The Fair Work Ombudsman’s library article on notice periods and its notice of termination fact sheet explain how this works in more detail. You can also use the Fair Work Ombudsman’s Notice and Redundancy Calculator to check figures relevant to your own employment. If you’re leaving a casual role, see how conversion rules interact with notice in our Casual Conversion Request Generator.
Resignation Email Australia
Some employees resign by email, particularly when working remotely or when their employer accepts email as a valid form of notice. Fair Work Ombudsman guidance confirms that employees don’t need to give notice in writing, but written notice is generally best practice for both sides. Check your employment contract or workplace procedures first. The generator above produces a short resignation email alongside your formal letter.
How to Write a Resignation Letter
- State clearly that you are resigning from your position.
- Name your job title and employer.
- Give your final working day, based on your notice period.
- Add a reason only if you want to — it is not required.
- Add thanks or an offer to help with handover if you want to.
- Sign off with your name.
Related Situations
Resigning isn’t always straightforward. A few related tools and guides that may be useful depending on your situation:
- Not sure how much flexibility you have before you go? See our Flexible Working Request Generator.
- Owed money from your final pay? Our Letter of Demand Generator can help you request an unpaid amount formally.
- Believe your employer hasn’t paid your superannuation correctly? Read Super Not on Payslip.
- Never received a payslip during your employment? See Employer Not Giving Payslip.
- Want to confirm what a compliant payslip should include before you finish up? Check Payslip Requirements Australia.
- Need your final payslip generated? Try our Payslip Generator.
- Resigning from a subcontracting arrangement instead of employment? See our Subcontractor Agreement Generator.
- If you’re on the other side of a resignation and need to issue a formal written warning before someone leaves, see our Written Warning Letter Generator.
FAQs
Do I need a resignation letter in Australia?
A written resignation letter is not required by law in every case, but most employers expect one. It gives both sides a clear, dated record of your notice and final working day, which can help avoid disputes later.
How much notice do I need to give when resigning in Australia?
The notice you need to give depends on your employment contract, any applicable award or enterprise agreement, and your specific employment arrangements. Check these sources, or the Fair Work Ombudsman, to confirm your own notice period before you resign.
Can I resign by email in Australia?
This depends on what your employment contract or workplace procedures require. Some employers accept a resignation email, others expect a signed letter. Check your workplace policies, and if in doubt, provide both.
Should I include my reason for resigning?
No. This generator does not require a reason, and you can leave it out entirely. Many people keep their resignation letter simple and only state that they are resigning, their final working day, and their thanks.
What should I include in an Australian resignation letter?
A typical resignation letter includes the date, your name, your employer’s name, a clear resignation statement, your notice period if relevant, your final working day, and optionally a note of thanks or an offer to help with handover.
Further reading from the Fair Work Ombudsman and Fair Work Commission:
- Ending employment — dismissal
- Employer guidance: an employee left without giving notice
- Ending employment during leave
- National Employment Standards — Fair Work Commission
Also leaving under a fixed-term or casual arrangement? See our Employment Contract Generator to check your employment terms before you resign.
OfficeDraft is not a law firm. This tool provides general document drafting assistance and does not provide individualised legal advice. Notice periods and employment conditions depend on your own contract, applicable award or enterprise agreement — check these, or contact the Fair Work Ombudsman, before relying on any date this tool calculates.