You can apply to transfer an employment agent’s licence if:
- the licence is held on behalf of a partnership or company, and
- the nominated licence holder changes (for example, a new employee, officer or partner takes over responsibility for the licence).
A transfer allows the licence to move from the existing licence holder to another person, without needing to apply for a new licence. Licences cannot be transferred between businesses. If the business ownership changes, a new licence application is required.
Before you apply
1. You'll need
- A police check ready to upload (dated within the past 3 months, showing the same name as your identification).
- Two-character references for the individual or nominated licence holder, completed using the approved pro forma.
- Scale of fees (see Scale of fees section below).
- A current résumé
- Visa/Mastercard for fee payment.
2. Complete application form
By post or in person
| By Post | In Person |
|---|---|
Post to: Licensing Services |
Customer Service |
After your application has been submitted
Licence applications typically take 4-6 weeks to process. We’ll contact you if we need any additional information, and you’ll receive an email once your licence has been finalised.
Scale of fees
Show morePlease refer to the scale of fees for employment agent's template.
You must provide details of the fees and charges you intend to apply to clients. The information below is provided as guidance only.
Permanent staff
You must specify:
- The maximum fee chargeable (as a percentage of the first year’s gross salary, charged once only)
- Any different rates that may apply based on role, location or circumstances
- Confirmation that only the employer is liable to pay the fee
- The time for payment (number of days from invoice)
- If an employee leaves employment within the agreed period and you are notified in writing, you must also state whether a replacement guarantee applies and the conditions of that guarantee.
- You must also disclose:
- Whether advertising costs are included in the engagement fee
- That any additional expenses are charged at cost
Temporary and casual staff
You must specify:
- The maximum fee chargeable (as a percentage of the first year’s gross salary, charged once only)
- The rate structure, including any variations
- Confirmation that only the employer is liable to pay the fee
- The time for payment
- If applicable, you must state whether a replacement guarantee applies and under what conditions.
- All advertising and additional expenses must be clearly disclosed and charged at cost.
- This information is intended as guidance only. You may use a different format, provided all required details are clearly set out.
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