Please note that these new rates take effect from the first full pay period
on or after 1 July 2024.
The pay and allowances summaries (wage rates) for 2024/2025 have been finalised by our industrial relations experts and are now available for the Children’s Services Award 2010. The wage summaries for the Educational Services (Teachers) Award 2020 and the NSW National Training Wage (trainees) will be published as soon as possible. This follows the Fair Work Commission's annual wage review decision on 3 June 2024.
You will need to review the pay summaries in conjunction with the Awards, which explain which levels your staff should be paid under, as well as the Award conditions. Please refer to the Children's Services Award 2010 (MA000120) (Schedule B - Classification Structure, page 40) and Educational Services (Teachers) Award 2010 (MA000077) (Clause 13. Classifications, page 17) to clarify the relevant Award level classifications. We have also provided these links below.
Children's Services Award 2010
- Please click here or here to access the Children's Services Award 2010 (MA000120) (please refer to Schedule B - Classification Structure)
- Please click here to access the 2023/2024 pay summaries (wage rates) under the Children's Services Award.
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NEW WAGE RATES FROM 1 JULY, 2024 : Please click here to access the 2024/2025 pay summaries (wage rates) under the Children's Services Award.
Educational Services (Teachers) Award 2010
- Please click here or here to access the Educational Services (Teachers) Award 2020 (MA000077) (please refer to Clause 13. Classifications)
- Please click here to access the 2023/2024 pay summaries (wage rates) under the Educational Services (Teachers) Award.
- NEW WAGE RATES FROM 1 JULY, 2024 : Please click here to access the 2024/2025 pay summaries (wage rates) under the Educational Services (Teachers) Award.
National Training Wage - Traineeships
- Please click here to access the 2023/2024 pay summaries (wage rates) under the National Training Wage.
- NEW WAGE RATES FROM 1 JULY, 2024 : Please click here to access the 2024/2025 pay summaries (wage rates) under the National Training Wage
Part-time accrual for level progression calculation (ECT)
- Please click here to download the advice on how to calculate accrual of service as a part-time employee on a pro-rata basis.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. Can I reduce an existing employee's rate of pay?
A1. No, you cannot reduce an existing employee's rate of pay. They will need to remain on higher rates until the modern award rates "catch up". If you do this, you will risk an underpayment claim, an order for back pay from the Fair Work Commission or the Local Court and potential the payment of penalties for breaches of the Fair Work Act.
Q2. What about new employees?
A2. All new employees should be paid according to the current pay summaries as a minimum.
Q3. Where can I get more information or help about this?
A3. Please contact the Australian Childcare Alliance NSW office on 1300 556 330 or nsw@childcarealliance.org.au for further information.
Disclaimer: This information is based upon the Annual Wage Review decision of the Fair Work Commission published in June 2024. The calculations are considered to be consistent with those methods and the relevant legislation. While all due care has been taken in the preparation of this information, it is believed to be accurate but no warranty of accuracy or reliability is given and no liability is accepted for errors or omissions or loss or damage suffered as a result of a person acting in reliance thereon. This information is not legal advice. If a legal opinion is sought please contact your legal advisor.
PUBLISHED: 1 July 2024
