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Models Ops Award Classification Levels 2025–26

Rates effective 1 July 2025 · MA000117

Your classification level under the Models Ops Award determines your minimum pay rate. Being classified one level too low can cost you $2–4 per hour — more than $3,000 per year for a full-time worker.

Classification levels

Adult Rates House Mannequins And Models

Level 1Adult rates—house mannequin or model (18 years of age or over)

Base rate: $26.67/hr · Casual: $33.34/hr

Trade Showings Or Parades

Level 1Day extended beyond 5.30 pm (minimum 1 hour payment)—per hour

Base rate: $71.39/hr · Casual: $89.24/hr

General

Level 1Fitting payment

Base rate: $71.39/hr · Casual: $89.24/hr

Mannequins Showing Foundation Garments

Level 1Half day (maximum 4 consecutive hours)—per half day

Base rate: $71.39/hr · Casual: $89.24/hr

Rehearsals

Level 1Hourly rate where work performed continues beyond the 2 hour engagement

Base rate: $71.39/hr · Casual: $89.24/hr

Repetitive Parades Paradettes Other Than Manufactu

Level 1Hourly rate where work performed continues beyond the 2 hour engagement—per hour

Base rate: $71.39/hr · Casual: $89.24/hr

Type Duration Of Rehearsal

Level 1Not dress rehearsal, immediately preceding parade—per hour or part thereof

Base rate: $71.39/hr · Casual: $89.24/hr

Modelling For Still Photography Tv Or Movie Appear

Level 1One hour or part thereof

Base rate: $71.39/hr · Casual: $89.24/hr

Mannequins Other Than Manufacturers And Agents Sho

Level 1Single parade finishing prior to or at 6.00 pm—(maximum 2 consecutive hours)—per parade

Base rate: $71.39/hr · Casual: $89.24/hr

Store Or Public Parades

Level 1Store or public parades (maximum 2 consecutive hours)

Base rate: $71.39/hr · Casual: $89.24/hr

See also: Pay rates by classification | Am I being underpaid?

Source: Classification levels are defined in the Models Ops Award (MA000117), published by the Fair Work Commission.

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