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Simple Consulting Agreement for Australia

Simple Consulting Agreement Template for Australia

This document is an Australian-compliant Simple Consulting Agreement that establishes a professional services relationship between a consultant and a client. It covers essential elements including scope of services, payment terms, intellectual property rights, confidentiality, and liability provisions, while maintaining compliance with Australian federal and state legislation including the Independent Contractors Act 2006 and relevant tax laws. The agreement is designed to be clear and straightforward while providing adequate protection for both parties' interests and establishing clear deliverables and expectations.

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What is a Simple Consulting Agreement?

This Simple Consulting Agreement is designed for use in Australian business contexts where organizations or individuals need to engage external consultants or professional service providers. It provides a streamlined framework for documenting consulting arrangements while ensuring compliance with Australian legislation, including the Independent Contractors Act 2006, tax laws, and relevant state regulations. The agreement is particularly suitable for shorter-term or project-based consulting engagements where a more complex master services agreement may not be necessary. It includes essential provisions for defining services, payment terms, intellectual property rights, and confidentiality, while remaining flexible enough to accommodate various consulting scenarios across different industries.

What sections should be included in a Simple Consulting Agreement?

1. Parties: Identifies and provides full details of all parties to the agreement

2. Background: Sets out the context and purpose of the consulting arrangement

3. Definitions and Interpretation: Defines key terms used throughout the agreement and establishes interpretation rules

4. Term and Engagement: Specifies the duration of the agreement and nature of the consulting engagement

5. Services: Outlines the consulting services to be provided

6. Consultant's Obligations: Details the key responsibilities and duties of the consultant

7. Client's Obligations: Specifies the client's responsibilities and commitments

8. Fees and Payment: Details the consulting fees, payment terms, and expenses

9. GST: Addresses GST treatment of fees and payments

10. Intellectual Property: Covers ownership and rights to intellectual property created during the engagement

11. Confidentiality: Establishes confidentiality obligations and handling of sensitive information

12. Insurance and Liability: Specifies required insurance coverage and liability limitations

13. Termination: Sets out circumstances and procedures for ending the agreement

14. General Provisions: Includes standard boilerplate clauses such as notices, governing law, and dispute resolution

What sections are optional to include in a Simple Consulting Agreement?

1. Non-Compete: Restricts consultant from competing activities - include when protecting market position is crucial

2. Non-Solicitation: Prevents poaching of clients/employees - include for consultants with significant client contact

3. Performance Metrics: Establishes KPIs and performance standards - include when specific deliverables are measurable

4. Equipment and Resources: Details any equipment or resources provided - include when client provides significant resources

5. Subcontracting: Addresses ability to subcontract services - include when subcontracting might be needed

6. Data Protection: Additional privacy and data handling requirements - include when handling sensitive data

7. Force Majeure: Covers unforeseeable circumstances - include for long-term or critical service arrangements

8. Change Control: Process for changing scope or terms - include for complex or evolving projects

What schedules should be included in a Simple Consulting Agreement?

1. Schedule 1 - Services Description: Detailed description of consulting services and deliverables

2. Schedule 2 - Fee Schedule: Detailed breakdown of fees, rates, and payment milestones

3. Schedule 3 - Service Levels: Specific performance standards and service levels if applicable

4. Schedule 4 - Insurance Requirements: Detailed insurance requirements and minimum coverage levels

5. Appendix A - Project Timeline: Projected timeline and key milestones for the consulting engagement

6. Appendix B - Approved Subcontractors: List of pre-approved subcontractors if applicable

7. Appendix C - Client Policies: Relevant client policies the consultant must comply with

Authors

Alex Denne

Head of Growth (Open Source Law) @ tiktok˰ | 3 x UCL-Certified in Contract Law & Drafting | 4+ Years Managing 1M+ Legal Documents | Serial Founder & Legal AI Author

Jurisdiction

Australia

Publisher

tiktok˰

Document Type

Service Agreement

Sector

Cost

Free to use
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Professional Services

Information Technology

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Relevant Teams

Legal

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Finance

Human Resources

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Project Management Office

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Commercial

Business Development

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Chief Executive Officer

Chief Financial Officer

Procurement Manager

Legal Counsel

Project Manager

Human Resources Director

Operations Manager

Business Unit Head

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Risk Manager

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