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.
Typical Contractor Pricing in Australia
Rates vary by state and job complexity, but these are the kinds of ranges contractors commonly charge:
| Item | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Contract labour | $70–$130 per hour |
| Day rate | $500–$1,200 per day |
| Project milestone | $1,000–$20,000+ |
| Equipment hire | $100–$400 per day |
| Site allowance | $40–$100 per day |
How Contractors Typically Bill in Australia
Billing conventions vary by job type and client, but these patterns are common for contractors in Australia:
- Day rates or hourly rates are the norm for site-based contracting; fixed project fees are more common for defined deliverables.
- Invoices are usually issued fortnightly or monthly to match the client's accounts payable cycle.
- A purchase order number from the client is commonly quoted on the invoice to speed up processing.
- Site allowances and travel are billed as separate line items rather than folded into the day rate.
Contractors must quote an ABN to avoid 47% no-ABN withholding, and register for GST once turnover reaches $75,000 — many industries covered by contractors also require a Taxable Payments Annual Report from the businesses that hire them.
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.