Children's Services Award Pay Rates 2025–26
Rates effective 1 March 2026 · MA000120
Current hourly pay rates under the Children's Services Award, effective from 1 March 2026. Casual rates include the 25% casual loading.
Support Worker
| Classification | FT/PT Hourly | Casual Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| Support Worker Level 1.1 | $26.19/hr | $32.74/hr |
| Support Worker Level 2.1 | $27.00/hr | $33.75/hr |
| Support Worker Level 2.2 | $29.52/hr | $36.90/hr |
| Support Worker Level 3.1 | $31.50/hr | $39.38/hr |
Educator
| Classification | FT/PT Hourly | Casual Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1 — Introductory Educator | $26.19/hr | $32.74/hr |
| Level 2 — Educator | $27.00/hr | $33.75/hr |
| Level 3 — Qualified Educator | $29.52/hr | $36.90/hr |
| Level 4 — Experienced Educator | $31.50/hr | $39.38/hr |
| Level 5 — Advanced Educator | $33.24/hr | $41.55/hr |
| Level 6 — Room Leader | $34.78/hr | $43.48/hr |
| Level 7 — Assistant Director | $36.37/hr | $45.46/hr |
| Level 8 — Director | $41.93/hr | $52.41/hr |
Rates sourced from the Fair Work Commission pay guide for MA000120, effective 1 March 2026.
See also: Penalty rates | Casual employees | Classifications
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