Official form guide
Form F65: Application for order about transfer of employment
This form applies for an official order from the Fair Work Commission regarding a transfer of employment. Use it when you need the Commission to formally approve or rule on moving your job from one employer to another.
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Form Overview
Fair Work Commission Form F65 - Application for order about transfer of employment
This form applies for an official order from the Fair Work Commission regarding a transfer of employment. Use it when you need the Commission to formally approve or rule on moving your job from one employer to another.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Ensure both the old and new employer details are 100% correct on the form.
- 2Missing signatures from involved parties
- 3Incorrect identification of the original employment contract
- 4Not detailing the agreed-upon transfer date
- 5Failing to list all relevant pay rates being transferred
Plain English
If your job is changing employers, but you need the Fair Work Commission to sign off on it, this form is what you use. It helps make sure the transfer happens correctly according to Australian workplace rules.
Submission Date
- Filing date: Submit this form when the transfer is happening or is imminent. There are no strict deadlines listed in the official source, but prompt submission is advised.
- Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
- Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.
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What this form is for
- You need a formal ruling from the Fair Work Commission on job transfer.
- Your employer and new employer disagree on the terms of the move.
- You want the FWC to force your employment transfer to happen.
- The transfer is complex, and you require official endorsement before moving.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Voluntary Transfer
If you just need a letter confirming agreement, not an order.
✓ Check if the FWC requires a specific 'agreement' form.
Transfer Dispute (General)
Use this if the disagreement is about more than just the transfer itself.
✓ See if your issue fits under a broader dispute category.
Change of Employment Terms
If you are staying with one employer but changing roles/salary significantly.
✓ This might be better suited for an application regarding 'variation' rather than pure 'transfer.'
Transfer Confirmation (Simple)
If the transfer is agreed upon, but you need the FWC to officially rubber-stamp it.
✓ Check if a simpler confirmation request suffices.
Deadline or filing window
There is no set deadline mentioned in the official source, but aim to lodge it before or immediately upon agreement of the transfer terms.
Before you submit
- 1Ensure both your current and proposed employer details are complete.
- 2Attach copies of relevant employment contracts (current and offer).
- 3Clearly state the desired outcome in the 'Order Sought' section.
- 4Sign and date every page where a signature line appears.
- 5If submitting online via myGov, ensure all digital fields are populated correctly before uploading.
How to file this form
- 1Fill out Section A: Your Personal Details completely.
- 2Complete Section B: Employment History and Transfer Details.
- 3Clearly articulate the dispute or request in the 'Statement of Case' section.
- 4Sign and date the form (or apply digital signature).
- 5Submit the completed F65 via your preferred method (online portal, mail, in person).
Known limitations
- 1The form itself does not guarantee a positive outcome; it only applies for an order.
- 2It is not confirmed if this form covers transfers across different industry awards.
- 3If the transfer involves international employment, additional declaration fields might be needed (Not confirmed in official source).
- 4Submitting this form does not automatically start the clock on any related payment claims.
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Applicant
1 items
Full name (and representative, if any), postal address, email, and phone number of the person or organisation lodging the application.
Respondent
1 items
The exact legal name and ABN of the employer or other party the application is made against.
The Matter
2 items
Identify the kind of matter — for example, unfair dismissal, general protections, or an agreement application.
A clear description of what happened, relevant dates, and the outcome you are seeking.
Dates
1 items
Relevant dates such as the date of dismissal or the date the issue arose — these determine whether you are within time.
Supporting
1 items
Any documents that support your application, such as letters, contracts, or notices.
Declaration
1 items
Sign and date the form. Applications may also require a fee or an application for a fee waiver.
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What changed or needs a fresh check
- Confirm the current form version number at the top of the PDF.
- Check for updated Fair Work Commission contact details listed on the document.
- Review sections related to 'parties involved' to ensure all names are correctly formatted.
- Verify if there are new mandatory fields regarding employment contracts or award numbers.
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Sources
- SRCIssued by: Fair Work Commission
- SRCForm Number: F65
- SRCPurpose: Application for order about transfer of employment
- SRCContext: Australian employment law/Fair Work Act.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: Specific date of last revision.
Common confusion points
People often confuse 'Application' (F65) with a simple 'Notification'—the form asks for a ruling, not just reporting.
Not knowing whether to list the current employer or the proposed employer as the primary party in Section A.
Mistaking the required Award number; this must match your official employment contract.
Assuming the FWC will dictate *how* the transfer happens, rather than just approving that it *should* happen.
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