Resignation Letter Generator

Ready to move on? This free tool helps you write a clear, professional resignation letter, email or short message. Choose your situation — standard notice, short notice, retiring, leaving on good terms, or keeping it professional on difficult terms — add a few details, and copy the result. Australian English, no sign-up, and nothing you type is stored.

Example resignations

Here's the kind of wording this tool produces. Yours will use the details you enter.

Email · Standard notice

Subject: Resignation — Customer Service Officer Dear Jess, I am writing to formally resign from my position as Customer Service Officer. My last day will be Friday 18 July, in line with my notice period. I'm grateful for the opportunities I've had here and I'm committed to a smooth handover. Please let me know how I can help over the coming weeks. Kind regards, Sam

Email · Short notice

Subject: Resignation — Customer Service Officer Dear Jess, I'm writing to resign from my position as Customer Service Officer. Due to circumstances outside my control, I'm only able to give limited notice, with my last day on Friday 4 July. I'm sorry for the short timeframe and will do whatever I can to ease the transition before I finish. Kind regards, Sam

Message · Good terms

Hi Jess, I've decided to take on a new opportunity, so I'm resigning from Customer Service Officer, finishing on Friday 18 July. Thank you for everything — it's been a brilliant team to be part of. Sam

Email · Retiring

Subject: Notice of retirement Hi Jess, I'm writing to let you know that I'll be retiring, and to give formal notice of my resignation from Customer Service Officer. My final working day will be Friday 18 July. It has been a genuinely rewarding chapter, and I'll do all I can to set the team up well before I go. Warm regards, Sam

Frequently asked questions

How do I write a simple resignation letter?

Keep it short and professional: state that you're resigning and from which role, give your last day, thank them briefly, and offer to help with the handover. You don't need to explain your reasons in detail. This tool builds that wording for you from a few details.

How much notice do I have to give?

It depends on your award or enterprise agreement and your employment contract, so it varies from person to person. This tool only helps with wording, not entitlements — check the Fair Work Ombudsman website for notice periods and final pay that apply to your situation.

Should I resign by email or a letter?

A written resignation — an email or a letter — is best for most roles because it creates a clear record. A short message can be appropriate for casual or hospitality-type work. The tool offers both an email/letter style and a short-message style.

What if I'm leaving on bad terms?

The 'leaving on difficult terms' option keeps your message brief, neutral and professional, with no criticism or grievances. Resigning gracefully protects your reputation and any future reference, even when the experience has been hard.

Does this tool store what I type?

No. Anything you enter is only used to build your message on this page. It is not saved, and there's no sign-up.

JobCall Australia provides general communication templates only. It does not advise on notice periods, final pay, accrued leave or other entitlements — these depend on the National Employment Standards, the relevant award or agreement, and your contract. For your situation, check the Fair Work Ombudsman. This is not legal, financial, or employment-law advice. Please review and adapt each message before sending.