Minimum rates under the Children's Services Award MA000120, current as at 2026-07-01. Sourced from the Fair Work Ombudsman Pay Guide MA000120.
Full-time minimum rates by classification. Casual employees receive these rates plus the 25% casual loading (or the all-inclusive casual rate where the award specifies one).
| Classification (full-time) | Hourly | Weekly |
|---|---|---|
| Support worker level 1.1 on commencement (support worker) | $26.44 | $1004.90 |
| Support worker level 2.1 on commencement (support worker) | $26.93 | $1023.40 |
| Support worker level 2.2 after 1 year (support worker) | $27.82 | $1057.00 |
| Support worker level 3.1 on commencement (support worker) | $29.45 | $1119.10 |
| Level 1 - Introductory educator (childrens services employee) | $28.81 | $1094.80 |
| Level 2 - Educator (childrens services employee) | $29.69 | $1128.40 |
| Level 3 - Qualified educator (childrens services employee) | $32.47 | $1233.90 |
| Level 4 - Experienced educator (childrens services employee) | $34.65 | $1316.70 |
| Level 5 - Advanced educator (childrens services employee) | $36.57 | $1389.50 |
| Level 6 - Room leader (childrens services employee) | $38.25 | $1453.50 |
| Level 7 - Assistant director (childrens services employee) | $40.00 | $1519.90 |
| Level 8 - Director (childrens services employee) | $46.12 | $1752.70 |
Weekend and public holiday penalties as a percentage of the ordinary hourly rate. Casual percentages are all-inclusive of the casual loading.
| When worked | % of ordinary rate |
|---|---|
| Saturday (FT/PT) | 150% |
| Saturday (casual) | 175% |
| Sunday (FT/PT) | 200% |
| Sunday (casual) | 225% |
| Public holiday (FT/PT) | 250% |
| Public holiday (casual) | 275% |
Frequently-applied allowances from the Pay Guide MA000120. Ask Fitz for the full list and the exact conditions.
| Allowance | Amount | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Laundry & ironing allowance (part-time or casual employees) | $1.95 | per day |
| Laundry allowance, no ironing (full-time employees) | $6.14 | per week |
| Laundry allowance, no ironing (part-time or casual employees) | $1.23 | per day |
| Educational leader allowance (5 days or more per week) | $4784.28 | per year |
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