Labour Market Assistance Award Pay Rates 2026-27
All pay rates under the Labour Market Assistance Industry Award (MA000099) for 2026-27, including base rates, casual rates, penalty rates, and break rules.
Last verified: 19 July 2026Labour Market Assistance Award
MA000099 · Employment services
Common roles: Employment consultant, Job coach, Case manager, Disability employment consultant
$28.64
Base rate/hr
$35.80
Casual rate/hr
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Classification Pay Rates — Labour Market Assistance Award
| Level | Base Rate/hr | Casual Rate/hr | Weekly (38hrs) | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative assistant pay point 1 | $28.64 | $35.80 | $1,088.32 | $56,592.64 |
| Administrative assistant pay point 2 | $29.13 | $36.41 | $1,106.94 | $57,560.88 |
| Administrative assistant pay point 3 | $30.18 | $37.73 | $1,146.84 | $59,635.68 |
| Administrative assistant pay point 4 | $31.14 | $38.93 | $1,183.32 | $61,532.64 |
| Administrative officer pay point 1 | $32.98 | $41.23 | $1,253.24 | $65,168.48 |
| Administrative officer pay point 2 | $33.72 | $42.15 | $1,281.36 | $66,630.72 |
| Administrative officer pay point 3 | $34.45 | $43.06 | $1,309.10 | $68,073.20 |
| Administrative officer pay point 4 | $35.40 | $44.25 | $1,345.20 | $69,950.40 |
Penalty Rates — Labour Market Assistance Award
Evening - Monday to Friday - 8pm to midnight
$34.37/hr
1.2x base
Saturday
$50.12/hr
1.75x base
Sunday
$57.28/hr
2x base
Rates shown for Level 1 ($28.64/hr base).View full penalty rate table →
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Compare with Related Awards
| Award | Base Rate | Casual Rate | Sunday | Public Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Market Assistance Award | $28.64/hr | $35.80/hr | $57.28/hr | — |
| Hospitality Award | $26.44/hr | $33.05/hr | $39.66/hr | $59.49/hr |
| Retail Award | $27.81/hr | $34.76/hr | $41.71/hr | $69.52/hr |
| Clerks Award | $26.97/hr | $33.71/hr | $53.94/hr | $67.43/hr |
| Building Award | $26.67/hr | $33.34/hr | $53.34/hr | $66.68/hr |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Labour Market Assistance Award pay rate for 2026-27?
Under the Labour Market Assistance Award (MA000099), the Level 1 base rate is $28.64/hr from 1 July 2026. The casual rate (including 25% loading) is $35.80/hr. Higher classification levels receive progressively higher rates.
What is the Sunday rate under the Labour Market Assistance Award?
Permanent employees under the Labour Market Assistance Award receive 2x their base rate for Sunday work. For a Level 1 employee, that's $57.28/hr on Sundays.
What is the public holiday rate under the Labour Market Assistance Award?
Check the award for specific public holiday provisions.
Who is covered by the Labour Market Assistance Award?
The Labour Market Assistance Award covers employees in the employment services industry. Common job titles include Employment consultant, Job coach, Case manager, Disability employment consultant.
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