Children's Services Award
Children's Services Award 2010
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Who does this award cover?
The Children's Services Award covers employees working in childcare, including the following common roles:
Pay rates by classification
| Classification | Base (per hour) | Casual (+25%) | Weekly (38h) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children's Services Level 1 | $24.10 | $30.13 | $915.80 |
| Children's Services Level 2 | $24.88 | $31.10 | $945.44 |
| Children's Services Level 3 | $26.18 | $32.73 | $994.84 |
| Children's Services Level 4 | $28.18 | $35.23 | $1070.84 |
| Children's Services Level 5 | $30.07 | $37.59 | $1142.66 |
| Children's Services Level 6 | $32.15 | $40.19 | $1221.70 |
Rates shown are hourly permanent (base) and casual (base + 25% loading). Always verify with the official FWC document — rates change annually on 1 July following the Fair Work Commission's Annual Wage Review.
Penalty rates
Break entitlements
| Shift length | Meal break | Rest break | Paid? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 4 hours | — | — | No |
| 4–5 hours | — | 10 min | Yes |
| 5–7.6 hours | 30 min | 10 min | No |
| 7.6+ hours | 30 min | 20 min | No |
Want the full MA000018 document?
This page covers the headline rates, penalties, and break rules. The full award has dozens more clauses: allowances, overtime formulas, rostering rules, dispute procedures, and classification descriptors. FairWork Mate AI answers plain-English questions grounded on every clause. The Business API returns structured data for payroll and HR systems.