Labour Market Assistance Award Penalty Rates
All penalty rates under the Labour Market Assistance Industry Award (MA000099) for 2025-26, including weekends, public holidays, evening, and overtime.
Last verified: 2 August 2026Labour Market Assistance Award — Key Rates at a Glance
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). See full table below for all levels.
Full Penalty Rate Table — Labour Market Assistance Award
| Level | Base Rate | Evening - Monday to Friday - 8pm to midnight 1.2x | Saturday 1.75x | Sunday 2x |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative assistant pay point 1 | $28.64/hr | $34.37/hr | $50.12/hr | $57.28/hr |
| Administrative assistant pay point 2 | $29.13/hr | $34.96/hr | $50.98/hr | $58.26/hr |
| Administrative assistant pay point 3 | $30.18/hr | $36.22/hr | $52.82/hr | $60.36/hr |
| Administrative assistant pay point 4 | $31.14/hr | $37.37/hr | $54.50/hr | $62.28/hr |
| Administrative officer pay point 1 | $32.98/hr | $39.58/hr | $57.71/hr | $65.96/hr |
| Administrative officer pay point 2 | $33.72/hr | $40.46/hr | $59.01/hr | $67.44/hr |
| Administrative officer pay point 3 | $34.45/hr | $41.34/hr | $60.29/hr | $68.90/hr |
| Administrative officer pay point 4 | $35.40/hr | $42.48/hr | $61.95/hr | $70.80/hr |
Compare Penalty Rates Across Awards (Level 1)
| Award | Base Rate | Sunday | Public Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Market Assistance Award | $28.64/hr | $57.28/hr (2x) | — |
| Hospitality Award | $26.44/hr | $39.66/hr (1.5x) | $59.49/hr (2.25x) |
| Retail Award | $27.81/hr | $41.71/hr (1.5x) | $69.52/hr (2.5x) |
| Clerks Award | $26.97/hr | $53.94/hr (2x) | $67.43/hr (2.5x) |
| Building Award | $26.67/hr | $53.34/hr (2x) | $66.68/hr (2.5x) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the penalty rates under the Labour Market Assistance Award?
The Labour Market Assistance Award (MA000099) provides penalty rates for Evening - Monday to Friday - 8pm to midnight, Saturday, Sunday. Rates range from 1.2x to 2x of the base hourly rate.
What is the Sunday penalty rate for employment services workers?
Under the Labour Market Assistance Award, permanent employees receive 2x their base rate for Sunday work. For a Level 1 employee at $28.64/hr, this means $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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