A resignation is what happens when you have made the decision to leave your role with a business. This may be to pursue further career opportunities, for personal reasons or for reasons involving the workplace/culture/team.

As a minimum, when you resign, you are required to provide your manager with:

  • A written resignation notice (see our attached sample resignation letter);
  • The period of notice outlined in your employment contract or enterprise agreement; and
  • Confirmation of your last working day.

It is important that, when you resign, you