Job description templates

Templates to help you write job descriptions. Free to download and use.

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Outline job description

An outline job description including:

  • the main headings to use
  • the role's main duties
  • who the employee will report to

Job description template (Word version, 12KB)

Job description template (OpenDocument Text format, 6KB)

Template with examples

A template with 2 example job descriptions, for an office assistant and a warehouse assistant.

Job description template – 2 examples (Word version, 15KB)

Job description template – 2 examples (OpenDocument Text format, 6KB)