HR Tools & Downloads

Practical tools.
Everyday use.
Real-world HR.

Practical HR support you can use straight away

These downloadable resources are designed to support everyday HR tasks, giving you practical tools to stay organised, informed, and prepared as your business grows.

Created from real client experience and grounded in Australian workplace requirements, these resources provide practical support for business owners, managers, and HR leaders. Designed to be clear, actionable, and easy to apply in real workplaces.

Core HR Resources

These practical tools are designed to complement our articles and support common HR tasks. Each resource can be used on its own, or alongside the related blog for additional context and guidance.

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Contractor Checklist

A practical checklist to help you determine whether a worker is a contractor or an employee.

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Return to Office Checklist

A checklist to help you roll out a compliant and people-focused return to office policy.

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Mediation Checklist

A checklist to guide you through workplace conflict, from early intervention to follow-up.

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PIP Template

A Performance Improvement Plan template to help you manage underperformance.

Presentation Handouts

These handouts were originally developed to support presentations and workshops delivered by Strategic HR Australia. They are designed to prompt discussion, highlight key concepts, and support learning. However, they may provide standalone guidance.

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Psychological Hazzard Management Checklist

To identify where you may need to take action to meet WHS obligations and protect employee wellbeing.

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Performance Management Checklist

A practical checklist to help SME leaders prepare, conduct, and follow up on performance conversations.

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Retention Habit
Checklist

A simple tool to help SME leaders reflect on everyday habits that influence staff retention.

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SME HR Essentials Checklist

A practical reflection checklist for SME leaders to help keep HR simple, current and fit for purpose.