School Admin Officer Pay Rate Australia 2026

Minimum pay rates for school admin officers under the Educational Services (Schools) General Staff Award 2020, including base rates, casual rates, penalty rates, and classification levels.

Last verified: 1 July 2025

School Admin Officer Pay Rate

Educational Services (Schools) General Staff Award 2020 (MA000023)

School admin officers handle enrolments, attendance records, correspondence, finances, and front office duties in primary and secondary schools.

$25.15

Base rate/hr

$31.44

Casual rate/hr

Hourly (Full-Time)

$25.15

Hourly (Casual)

$31.44

Weekly (38hrs)

$955.70

Annual (Full-Time)

$49,696.40

What Award Covers School Admin Officers?

School Admin Officers in Australia are generally covered by the Educational Services (Schools) General Staff Award 2020 (MA000023). This Modern Award sets out the minimum terms and conditions of employment including pay rates, hours of work, rosters, breaks, allowances, penalty rates, and overtime.

Some school admin officers may be covered by an enterprise agreement instead, which must provide conditions that are at least as favourable as the award overall (the Better Off Overall Test).

View full Educational Services (Schools) General Staff Award pay rates →

School Admin Officer Classification Levels & Pay Rates

Level	Description	Base Rate/hr	Casual Rate/hr	Weekly (38hrs)	Annual
Level 2	Receptionist / general admin	$25.15	$31.44	$955.70	$49,696.40
Level 3	Experienced admin officer / enrolments	$25.68	$32.10	$975.84	$50,743.68
Level 4	Senior admin / finance officer	$26.74	$33.43	$1,016.12	$52,838.24
Level 5	Business manager / office manager	$28.54	$35.68	$1,084.52	$56,395.04

Rates effective from 1 July 2025. Casual rate includes 25% loading.

Casual School Admin Officer Pay Rate

Casual school admin officers receive a 25% casual loading on top of the base hourly rate, increasing the minimum from $25.15/hr to $31.44/hr.

The casual loading compensates for not receiving paid annual leave, personal leave, notice of termination, or redundancy pay. Over a full year, a casual school admin officer working 38 hours per week would earn $62,125.44 (before tax and penalty rates).

From 1 July 2024, casual employees who have worked regular hours for at least 6 months can request conversion to permanent employment. Check your casual conversion eligibility →

Part-Time School Admin Officer Pay Rate

Part-time school admin officers receive the same hourly rate as full-time employees ($25.15/hr) but work fewer than 38 hours per week on a regular, agreed pattern. Part-time employees receive all the same entitlements as full-time employees (annual leave, personal leave, notice, redundancy) on a pro-rata basis.

School Admin Officer Penalty Rates

Penalty rates apply when school admin officers work on Saturdays, Sundays, or public holidays. Rates shown are for Level 1 permanent employees ($25.15/hr base).

Saturday

$37.72/hr

1.5x base

Sunday

$50.30/hr

2x base

Public Holiday

$62.88/hr

2.5x base

Casual employees may receive different penalty rate multipliers. Check the full award pay rates for detailed penalty rate tables.

Am I Being Underpaid as a School Admin Officer?

School admin staff in independent schools are sometimes paid below award rates. Common issues include not receiving proper penalty rates for work outside standard hours and during school holiday programs.

If you earn less than $25.15/hr as a full-time or part-time school admin officer, or less than $31.44/hr as a casual, you may be underpaid. You can claim up to 6 years of back pay.

Check if you’re underpaid Calculate back pay owed

Compare with Similar Roles

Job Title	Base Rate	Casual Rate	Annual (FT)	Award
School Admin Officer	$25.15/hr	$31.44/hr	$49,696.40	MA000023
Teacher	$33.85/hr	$42.31/hr	$66,887.60	MA000023
Retail Worker	$24.10/hr	$30.13/hr	$47,621.60	MA000004
Barista	$24.10/hr	$30.13/hr	$47,621.60	MA000009

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a school admin officer get paid per hour?

The minimum hourly rate for a school admin officer in Australia is $25.15/hr for full-time/part-time employees and $31.44/hr for casuals (including 25% loading) under the Educational Services (Schools) General Staff Award 2020. Actual rates may be higher depending on classification level, experience, and any enterprise agreement that applies.

What is the minimum wage for a school admin officer?

Under the Educational Services (Schools) General Staff Award 2020 (MA000023), the minimum wage for a school admin officer starts at $25.15/hr (Level 1 adult rate). This equates to $955.70/week or $49,696.40/year for a standard 38-hour week. The national minimum wage is $25.50/hr.

What award covers school admin officers?

School Admin Officers in Australia are generally covered by the Educational Services (Schools) General Staff Award 2020 (MA000023). This award sets out minimum pay rates, penalty rates, allowances, and other working conditions. Some school admin officers may be covered by an enterprise agreement instead, which must meet or exceed the award.

What is the casual rate for a school admin officer?

A casual school admin officer receives $31.44/hr, which includes the 25% casual loading on top of the $25.15/hr base rate. The casual loading compensates for not receiving paid leave and other permanent employment benefits.

What are the penalty rates for a school admin officer?

Under the Educational Services (Schools) General Staff Award 2020, school admin officers receive: Saturday 1.5x ($37.72/hr), Sunday 2x ($50.30/hr), and Public Holiday 2.5x ($62.88/hr) at Level 1 rates.

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