Editable Australian consulting template
Australian consulting invoice template
Download a reusable consulting invoice template for Australian advisory firms and independent consultants with ABN, GST, project, purchase order, service period, retainer, expenses and payment terms.
- ✓Project, SOW, PO and service period fields.
- ✓Hourly, day-rate, fixed-fee, retainer and milestone billing.
- ✓Available in Google Sheets, Google Docs, Excel and Word.
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Consulting invoice template
Editable Australian format
Built for scoped engagements where AP needs project, period and GST detail.
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How to use an Australian consulting invoice template
A consulting template should connect the fee to the approved scope, purchase order, service period and deliverables. It should also make ABN and GST status obvious.
Fields to keep in the template
- Consultant or firm name, ABN and payment details.
- Client legal name, AP contact and client ABN where relevant.
- Project, proposal, SOW, PO or cost-centre reference.
- Service period, milestone, workshop date or delivery window.
- Hourly, day-rate, fixed-fee, retainer or milestone lines.
- GST if registered, expenses, disbursements, retainer credit and balance due.
GST and Tax Invoice wording
If GST-registered, use Tax Invoice wording and show ABN and GST. If not registered, use Invoice and do not add GST.
Retainers and expenses
Show retainers, deposits and expense recharges separately so the client can approve the amount and your bookkeeper can review GST treatment.
FAQs about Australian consulting invoice templates
Can I use this for a monthly retainer?
Yes. State the month, scope, included hours or deliverables and any retainer credit applied.
Should I include a PO number?
Yes when the client uses purchase orders. Many corporate AP teams reject invoices without them.
Is this a freelance invoice?
No. It is for structured consulting engagements with project, PO, service period and deliverable fields.
