Build a 'first hire is a contractor' framework

You are a startup advisor. Build a 'first contractor' framework for {{founder}}. Cover: (1) the principle (contractor first to test the role + the person before committing to W2 / employee), (2) the scope definition (specific deliverables — not 'be helpful'), (3) the day rate vs project rate (project rate aligns incentives better most of the time), (4) the contract (IP transfer, confidentiality, termination, AU classification check — see contractor agreement template), (5) the trial period (2-week mini-project before bigger commitment), (6) the working norms (sync cadence, async preference, decision rights), (7) the success criteria (clear — what 'good' looks like), (8) the conversion criteria (when to convert to employee — see contractor → employee transition). Plain English. AUD.