Supported Employment Services Award Pay Rates 2026-27
All pay rates under the Supported Employment Services Award (MA000103) for 2026-27, including base rates, casual rates, penalty rates, and break rules.
Last verified: 19 July 2026Supported Employment Services Award
MA000103 · Disability services
Common roles: Supported employee, Support worker, Production supervisor, Enterprise support officer
$25.74
Base rate/hr
$32.18
Casual rate/hr
Classification Pay Rates — Supported Employment Services Award
| Level | Base Rate/hr | Casual Rate/hr | Weekly (38hrs) | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 1 | $25.74 | $32.18 | $978.12 | $50,862.24 |
| Grade 2 | $26.44 | $33.05 | $1,004.72 | $52,245.44 |
| Grade 3 | $27.08 | $33.85 | $1,029.04 | $53,510.08 |
| Grade 4 | $27.97 | $34.96 | $1,062.86 | $55,268.72 |
| Grade 5 | $29.45 | $36.81 | $1,119.10 | $58,193.20 |
| Grade 6 | $32.13 | $40.16 | $1,220.94 | $63,488.88 |
| Grade 7 | $33.43 | $41.79 | $1,270.34 | $66,057.68 |
| Grade A | $8.32 | $10.40 | $316.16 | $16,440.32 |
| Grade B | $16.65 | $20.81 | $632.70 | $32,900.40 |
Penalty Rates — Supported Employment Services Award
Saturday - between 6am and 6pm
$38.61/hr
1.5x base
Sunday - between 6am and 6pm - not catering employees
$51.48/hr
2x base
Public holiday
$64.35/hr
2.5x base
Afternoon shift - finishes after 6pm and at or before midnight Monday to Friday
$29.60/hr
1.15x base
Rates shown for Level 1 ($25.74/hr base).View full penalty rate table →
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Compare with Related Awards
| Award | Base Rate | Casual Rate | Sunday | Public Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supported Employment Services Award | $25.74/hr | $32.18/hr | $51.48/hr | $64.35/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 Supported Employment Services Award pay rate for 2026-27?
Under the Supported Employment Services Award (MA000103), the Level 1 base rate is $25.74/hr from 1 July 2026. The casual rate (including 25% loading) is $32.18/hr. Higher classification levels receive progressively higher rates.
What is the Sunday rate under the Supported Employment Services Award?
Permanent employees under the Supported Employment Services Award receive 2x their base rate for Sunday work. For a Level 1 employee, that's $51.48/hr on Sundays.
What is the public holiday rate under the Supported Employment Services Award?
Public holiday work under the Supported Employment Services Award is paid at 2.5x the base rate. For Level 1, that's $64.35/hr.
Who is covered by the Supported Employment Services Award?
The Supported Employment Services Award covers employees in the disability services industry. Common job titles include Supported employee, Support worker, Production supervisor, Enterprise support officer.
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