Fitness Award — Allowances
Last updated: March 2026 · Rates effective 1 July 2025
Allowances are extra payments for specific conditions, skills, or expenses. They are one of the most commonly missed entitlements after penalty rates.
| Allowance | Amount | When it applies |
|---|---|---|
| Broken shift allowance | $17.25 per shift | If you work a broken shift (a shift with an unpaid break of more than 1 hour between periods of work), you are entitled to a broken shift allowance per day. |
| First aid allowance | $3.25 per shift | If you are the designated first aid officer and hold a current first aid certificate, you receive a daily first aid allowance. |
| Leading hand / supervisor allowance (11+ employees) | $55.81 per week | If you are responsible for more than 10 employees. Full-time: $55.81/week. Part-time/casual: $1.47/hr (max $55.81/week). |
| Leading hand / supervisor allowance (1–5 employees) | $30.44 per week | If you are a leading hand or supervisor responsible for 1 to 5 other employees, you receive this allowance. Full-time: $30.44/week. Part-time/casual: $0.80/hr (max $30.44/week). |
| Leading hand / supervisor allowance (6–10 employees) | $41.60 per week | If you are responsible for 6 to 10 employees. Full-time: $41.60/week. Part-time/casual: $1.09/hr (max $41.60/week). |
| Meal allowance (overtime) | $14.97 per meal | If you are required to work overtime, you are entitled to a meal allowance for each meal period during overtime. Not payable to casual employees. |
| Vehicle allowance (car) | $0.98 per km | If you are required to use your own car for work purposes, you receive a per-kilometre allowance. |
| Vehicle allowance (motorcycle) | $0.32 per km | If you are required to use your own motorcycle for work purposes, you receive a per-kilometre allowance. |
See also: Pay rates | Allowances & loadings guide
Source: Fair Work Ombudsman pay guide for MA000094. Allowance amounts are updated annually following the Fair Work Commission Annual Wage Review, typically effective from 1 July.
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