Labour Market Assistance Award
Labour Market Assistance Industry Award
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Who does this award cover?
The Labour Market Assistance Award covers employees working in employment services, including the following common roles:
Pay rates by classification
| Classification | Base (per hour) | Casual (+25%) | Weekly (38h) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative assistant pay point 1 | $28.64 | $35.80 | $1088.32 |
| Administrative assistant pay point 2 | $29.13 | $36.41 | $1106.94 |
| Administrative assistant pay point 3 | $30.18 | $37.73 | $1146.84 |
| Administrative assistant pay point 4 | $31.14 | $38.93 | $1183.32 |
| Administrative officer pay point 1 | $32.98 | $41.23 | $1253.24 |
| Administrative officer pay point 2 | $33.72 | $42.15 | $1281.36 |
| Administrative officer pay point 3 | $34.45 | $43.06 | $1309.10 |
| Administrative officer pay point 4 | $35.40 | $44.25 | $1345.20 |
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
How casual overtime is calculated
One of the most common payroll questions under the Labour Market Assistance 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 Labour Market Assistance Award
Unresolved — award drafting is ambiguous or we have not verified
Source: — · Inferred from industry pay guides — verify edge cases via FWO PACT
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 | $31.14 × 175% | $54.50 |
| Compounded | $38.93 × 150% | $58.39 |
| Separate | $31.14 × 150% | $46.71 |
Worked example: casual Administrative assistant pay point 4 (base $31.14/hr), first block of overtime at 150%. Different awards produce different hourly rates from the same base because the 25% loading is applied differently.
Calculate casual overtime for any scenario →Break entitlements
| Shift length | Meal break | Rest break | Paid? |
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