Children's Services Award Cheat Sheet 2026–27
MA000120 · For childcare, preschool & OSHC · Minimum rates
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Rates effective2026-07-01
Next review2027-07-01
Casual loading25%
Super12%

Base hourly rates (adult, full-time)

Support worker level 1.1 on commencement$26.44
Support worker level 2.1 on commencement$26.93
Support worker level 2.2 after 1 year$27.82
Level 1 - Introductory educator$28.81
Support worker level 3.1 on commencement$29.45
Level 2 - Educator$29.69
Level 3 - Qualified educator$32.47
Level 4 - Experienced educator$34.65
Level 5 - Advanced educator$36.57
Level 6 - Room leader$38.25
Level 7 - Assistant director$40.00
Level 8 - Director$46.12

12 rate levels shown from 12 adult full-time classifications. Casuals: add 25% loading to the base rate.

Minimum engagement

Part time2 hrs min/shift
Casual2 hrs min/shift

Penalties, loadings & overtime

Saturday (FT/PT)150%
Saturday (casual)175%
Sunday (FT/PT)200%
Sunday (casual)225%
Public holiday (FT/PT)250%
Public holiday (casual)275%
Early Morning Shift Loading+10%
Afternoon Shift Loading+15%
Rotating Night Shift Loading+17.5%
Permanent Night Shift Loading+30%
Overtime First 2hrs150%
Overtime After 2hrs200%

Casual penalty percentages already include the 25% casual loading — never stack them.

Common allowances

Broken shift allowance$21.38 per day
Excess fares allowance (working away from usual workplace)$17.22 per day
First aid allowance (Level 1/2, not in out-of-school-hours care)$12.65 per day
First aid allowance (Level 1/2, in out-of-school-hours care)$1.68 per hour
Meal allowance (overtime)$16.12 per occasion
Laundry & ironing allowance (full-time employees)$9.74 per week
Sourced from the Fair Work Ombudsman Pay Guide MA000120. Minimum entitlements only — check the award for conditions. Full tables & instant answers: fitzhr.com/childrens

This is the condensed reference — the full classification tables live at Children's Services Award pay rates and the complete rules at the Children's Services Award guide. For the exact rate for any classification, employment type or shift, ask Fitz — free, no card required.