Supported Employment Services Award Penalty Rates
All penalty rates under the Supported Employment Services Award (MA000103) for 2025-26, including weekends, public holidays, evening, and overtime.
Last verified: 2 August 2026Supported Employment Services Award — Key Rates at a Glance
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). See full table below for all levels.
Full Penalty Rate Table — Supported Employment Services Award
| Level | Base Rate | Saturday - between 6am and 6pm 1.5x | Sunday - between 6am and 6pm - not catering employees 2x | Public holiday 2.5x | Afternoon shift - finishes after 6pm and at or before midnight Monday to Friday 1.15x |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 1 | $25.74/hr | $38.61/hr | $51.48/hr | $64.35/hr | $29.60/hr |
| Grade 2 | $26.44/hr | $39.66/hr | $52.88/hr | $66.10/hr | $30.41/hr |
| Grade 3 | $27.08/hr | $40.62/hr | $54.16/hr | $67.70/hr | $31.14/hr |
| Grade 4 | $27.97/hr | $41.96/hr | $55.94/hr | $69.93/hr | $32.17/hr |
| Grade 5 | $29.45/hr | $44.18/hr | $58.90/hr | $73.63/hr | $33.87/hr |
| Grade 6 | $32.13/hr | $48.20/hr | $64.26/hr | $80.33/hr | $36.95/hr |
| Grade 7 | $33.43/hr | $50.14/hr | $66.86/hr | $83.58/hr | $38.44/hr |
| Grade A | $8.32/hr | $12.48/hr | $16.64/hr | $20.80/hr | $9.57/hr |
| Grade B | $16.65/hr | $24.97/hr | $33.30/hr | $41.63/hr | $19.15/hr |
Compare Penalty Rates Across Awards (Level 1)
| Award | Base Rate | Sunday | Public Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supported Employment Services Award | $25.74/hr | $51.48/hr (2x) | $64.35/hr (2.5x) |
| 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 Supported Employment Services Award?
The Supported Employment Services Award (MA000103) provides penalty rates for Saturday - between 6am and 6pm, Sunday - between 6am and 6pm - not catering employees, Public holiday, Afternoon shift - finishes after 6pm and at or before midnight Monday to Friday. Rates range from 1.15x to 2.5x of the base hourly rate.
What is the Sunday penalty rate for disability services workers?
Under the Supported Employment Services Award, permanent employees receive 2x their base rate for Sunday work. For a Level 1 employee at $25.74/hr, this means $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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