MA000075Education
Educational Services Award
Educational Services (Post-Secondary Education) Award 2020
Who does this award cover?
The Educational Services Award covers employees working in education, including the following common roles:
Pay rates by classification
| Classification | Base (per hour) | Casual (+25%) | Weekly (38h) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education Support Level 1 | $26.97 | $33.71 | $1024.86 |
| Education Support Level 2 | $29.47 | $36.84 | $1119.86 |
| Education Support Level 3 | $31.11 | $38.89 | $1182.18 |
| Education Support Level 4 | $33.55 | $41.94 | $1274.90 |
| Education Support Level 5 | $37.24 | $46.55 | $1415.12 |
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Penalty rates
How casual overtime is calculated
One of the most common payroll questions under the Educational Services Award: when a casual works overtime or weekend hours, does the 1.5× or 2× multiplier apply to the base rate, or to the 25%-loaded casual rate? The answer depends on how the award is drafted.
Method for the Educational Services Award
Unresolved — award drafting is ambiguous or we have not verified
We have not independently verified how this award treats the 25% casual loading when overtime or penalty rates apply. The three possible methods (additive / compounded / separate) can produce materially different pay outcomes. Check the award text at fwc.gov.au or use the Fair Work Ombudsman Pay and Conditions Tool (PACT) for a definitive answer.
| Method | Calculation | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|
| Additive | $31.11 × 175% | $54.44 |
| Compounded | $38.89 × 150% | $58.33 |
| Separate | $31.11 × 150% | $46.67 |
Break entitlements
| Shift length | Meal break | Rest break | Paid? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 5 hours | — | — | No |
| 5–7.6 hours | 30 min | — | No |
| 7.6–10 hours | 30 min | 10 min | Yes |
| 10+ hours | 60 min | 20 min | Yes |
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Educational Services Award pay rates 2026-27
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An enterprise agreement replaces the award where one covers your workplace. Search by employer.
Enterprise agreements in education
- WA Catholic School Support Staff Enterprise Agreement 2024
- Perth College Teachers Enterprise Bargaining Agreement 2026 - 2028
- The University of Newcastle Professional Staff Enterprise Agreement 2026
- The University of Newcastle Academic Staff and Teachers Enterprise Agreement 2026
- Lauriston Girls’ School Agreement 2026 - 2028
- InVeris Training Solutions Pty Ltd Head Office Enterprise Agreement 2026
Educational Services Award enforcement cases
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