Hiring employees
Hiring employees is a self-paced online course delivered by Fair Work Ombudsman. It is free, takes about 30 minutes, and awards a not stated (not stated).
FreeChecked on 29 September 2026
- Relevance to work
- 1.8 / 3
- Cost and access
- 2 / 2
- Provider
- 2 / 2
- Credential
- 0.6 / 1.5
- Currency
- 1.05 / 1.5
- Total
- 7.4 / 10
Provider learner rating: Not published by the provider
Key facts
| Cost | FreeThe Online learning centre states 'The courses are free and interactive' (checked 29 Sep 2026). |
|---|---|
| Time | 30 minutes (estimated (midpoint of provider's general 20 to 40 minute range)) |
| Level | Not stated |
| Format | self-paced online |
| Prerequisites | none |
| Credential | not stated (not stated) |
| Open to | Worldwide |
| Free in | Worldwide |
| Content written for | Australia |
| Last checked | 2026-09-29 |
Topics:People leadership
Things to know
- Duration comes from the Online learning centre's general statement that courses take around 20 to 40 minutes; 0.5 hours is the midpoint
- No certificate is mentioned on the course page
- Module titles are not published on the course page
- Content reflects Australian law, so it is less useful outside Australia
- No content update date could be confirmed on the course page
Summary
A short, free Australian Government course that walks employers and managers through hiring, from deciding whether to hire to inducting, developing and keeping good staff. It is grounded in Australian workplace law and entitlements.
You will be able to
- Understand the steps in the hiring process
- Decide if hiring a new employee is the best option
- Understand employee entitlements and employer obligations
- Attract good applicants and conduct interviews
- Select a candidate and make an offer of employment
- Induct employees, develop their skills and hold onto strong performers
Who it suits
Australian employers, small business owners and managers who hire staff.
Who is behind it
- Delivered by
- Fair Work Ombudsman (Australian Government)
- Hosted on
- fairwork.gov.au
- Funded by
- Australian Government
- Partners
- Not stated
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Questions
- Is Hiring employees free?
- Yes. It is free for anyone, anywhere in the world; the not stated costs not stated. The Online learning centre states 'The courses are free and interactive' (checked 29 Sep 2026). Checked 29 September 2026 against the provider's own page.
- How long does it take?
- About 30 minutes (estimated (midpoint of provider's general 20 to 40 minute range)).
- Do you get a certificate?
- Yes. It awards a not stated, not stated.
- Who is it for?
- Australian employers, small business owners and managers who hire staff.
- Can I take it from outside Australia?
- Yes. It is open worldwide. It is free in: Worldwide.
Sources
- https://www.fairwork.gov.au/tools-and-resources/online-learning-centre/hiring-employees
- https://www.fairwork.gov.au/tools-and-resources/online-learning-centre
- https://www.fairwork.gov.au/tools-and-resources/online-learning-centre/use-our-online-courses-at-your-workplace
- https://www.fairwork.gov.au/newsroom/news/our-new-online-services-are-live
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