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Sporting Organisations Award Classification Levels 2025–26

Rates effective 1 July 2025 · MA000082

Your classification level under the Sporting Organisations 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

Coach

Level 1Coach Grade 1

Base rate: $26.24/hr · Casual: $32.80/hr

Level 2Coach Grade 2

Base rate: $27.08/hr · Casual: $33.85/hr

Level 3Coach Grade 3

Base rate: $28.12/hr · Casual: $35.15/hr

Level 4Coach Grade 4

Base rate: $29.29/hr · Casual: $36.61/hr

Clerical

Level 1Clerical Grade 1

Base rate: $26.24/hr · Casual: $32.80/hr

Level 2Clerical Grade 2

Base rate: $27.08/hr · Casual: $33.85/hr

Level 3Clerical Grade 3

Base rate: $28.12/hr · Casual: $35.15/hr

Level 4Clerical Grade 4

Base rate: $29.29/hr · Casual: $36.61/hr

Level 5Clerical Grade 5

Base rate: $30.68/hr · Casual: $38.35/hr

Level 6Clerical Grade 6

Base rate: $32.17/hr · Casual: $40.21/hr

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

Source: Classification levels are defined in the Sporting Organisations Award (MA000082), published by the Fair Work Commission.

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