Farm HR & WHS Compliance Checklist
A plain-English checklist covering the basics every farm employer should have in place. Work through it section by section, identify your gaps, and know what to fix first. Print it or save as PDF.
- Five sections: people, safety, policies, on-farm risks
- Print or save as PDF
- No login or download required
Standard Operating Procedure Template
A ready-to-use SOP template built for Australian farm operations. Covers machinery, chemicals, livestock handling, horticulture, and more. Fill in the blanks, print it, and hand it to your workers.
- Hazards, PPE, Always/Never rules
- Step-by-step procedure sections
- Responsibilities and document control
- Download as Word or print as PDF
Toolbox Talk Template
A printable template for running a toolbox talk on your farm. Covers attendance, discussion points, hazards identified, and follow-up actions. Fill it in before you start, keep a copy on file.
- Attendance register included
- Hazards and discussion sections
- Follow-up actions with owner and due date
- Print or save as PDF
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Core HR Policy Suite
Seven essential HR policies for Australian farming businesses, in one pack. Written in plain English, built for ag. Download, add your details, and you're covered.
- Code of Conduct
- Grievance Handling
- Health, Safety & Wellbeing
- Leave
- Performance & Resolution
- Privacy
- Respect at Work
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Incident Report and Register
Two documents every farm needs when something goes wrong. The Incident Report captures what happened, and the Register tracks it over time. Both written in plain English for on-farm use.
- Incident Report form, fill in and file
- Incident Register, ongoing tracking document
- Meets WHS record-keeping obligations
Employment Contract: Full-time and Part-time
A compliant employment contract for permanent employees on Australian farms and agribusinesses. Covers Award obligations, hours, duties, and termination clauses.
- Fair Work Act compliant
- Editable placeholders throughout
- Setup instructions included
Casual Employment Contract: Farm Workers
Designed for seasonal and casual workers in agriculture. Covers irregular hours, casual loading, and the conditions that commonly apply in farming operations.
- Seasonal and ongoing casual options
- Casual conversion clause included
- Award-ready structure
WHS Policy: Agricultural Operations
A compliant work health and safety policy for farming businesses. Sets out your commitments, responsibilities, and procedures in plain English your team will actually read.
- State-specific WHS Act compliant
- Covers PCBU obligations
- Editable for your specific operation
Farm Induction Checklist: New Employees & Contractors
A structured induction checklist to run new starters and contractors through the essentials. Covers safety, equipment, emergency procedures, and day-one basics.
- Sign-off column for employee and supervisor
- Covers both staff and contractors
- Customise for your site hazards
Position Description Template Pack
Four position description templates for common agricultural roles: farm hand, supervisor, machinery operator, and manager. Clear, structured, and ready to adapt.
- 4 role templates in one pack
- Accountability and KPI sections included
- Designed to support performance reviews
Performance Review Template
A straightforward performance review template suited to agricultural roles. Covers goals, conduct, and development, without the corporate fluff.
- Annual and mid-year review formats
- Goal-setting and action plan section
- Supervisor and employee sign-off