Free Contractor Document Generators — Australia
Document generators designed for Australian contractors — whether you are on-site for a week or managing a six-month engagement.
Invoicing & Billing
Invoice
Create professional tax invoices with GST calculations, ABN, and payment details.
Quote
Generate professional quotes with validity dates, terms, and line item breakdowns.
Receipt
Issue payment receipts confirming transactions with itemised details.
Payroll & HR
Timesheet
Track employee hours, overtime, and breaks for payroll processing.
Logistics & Operations
Work Order
Create work orders to authorise and track jobs or maintenance tasks.
Service & Agreements
Service Agreement Summary
Summarise service agreements including scope, terms, and deliverables.
Tips for Contractors
- Clearly state whether you are quoting ex-GST or inc-GST to avoid disputes at invoice time.
- Attach a signed service agreement summary to your first invoice for each new client engagement.
- Log your hours daily on a timesheet — it is much easier than trying to reconstruct a fortnight of work.
- Include a purchase order number on your invoice if the client provided one; it speeds up their AP process.
Compliance Notes
- ABN must appear on all invoices; otherwise the payer must withhold 47% under PAYG.
- Taxable payments annual report (TPAR) may apply — check if your industry is covered.
- Contractor agreements should clarify GST status, payment terms, and intellectual property ownership.
Frequently Asked Questions
Am I a contractor or an employee?
The ATO looks at the whole working arrangement — control over how work is done, tools ownership, financial risk, and ability to delegate. If the business controls how and when you work, you may be an employee regardless of your contract.
Do contractors need to pay their own super?
If you are genuinely self-employed, you are not entitled to super from the hiring business. However, you can (and should) make voluntary contributions. If the ATO deems you an employee, the hirer must pay super.
Should a contractor issue a tax invoice or a recipient-created tax invoice (RCTI)?
Normally the contractor issues the tax invoice. An RCTI arrangement, where the payer creates the invoice, requires a written agreement and is common in mining and transport industries.