Casual Rates of Pay
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Casual Rates
Rate Selection
Casual Rates
The following salary rates are applicable as at 1 October 2006.
(These rates include a 23% casual loading)
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35 HOURS BASE
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1/10/06
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1/3/07
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1/10/07
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1/3/08
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1%
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3%
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2%
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3%
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RATE 1
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$20.87
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$21.50
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$21.93
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$22.59
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RATE 2
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$22.53
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$23.21
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$23.67
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$24.38
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RATE 3
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$23.72
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$24.43
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$24.92
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$25.67
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RATE 4
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$27.28
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$28.10
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$28.66
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$29.52
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RATE 5
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$30.36
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$31.27
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$31.90
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$32.85
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RATE 6
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$34.40
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$35.43
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$36.14
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$37.22
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38 HOURS BASE
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1/10/06
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1/3/07
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1/10/07
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1/3/08
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1%
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3%
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2%
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3%
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RATE 1A
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$19.22
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$19.80
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$20.20
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$20.80
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RATE 2A
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$20.75
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$21.37
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$21.80
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$22.46
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RATE 3A
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$21.85
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$22.50
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$22.95
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$23.64 |
Rate selection
The "A" rates shown below apply only in areas working 38 hours a week.
(ie. Maintenance, Landscape, Cleaning ) Only "A" rates can therefore be used in these
areas.
The explanation of rate options is as follows:
Rate 1
Perform straight forward, basic manual tasks eg.
photocopying, shelving books, filing etc. This also replaces the student rate.
Rate 1A
As for Rate 1 but samples include
cleaning duties, moving furniture.
Rate 2
Perform straightforward tasks with clearly defined procedures. Relatively simple problem
solving involved. Samples include
word processing, office and laboratory assistance, mail opening etc.
Rate 2A
As for Rate 2 but samples include
trade labourers, maintenance assistants, gatekeeper, bus driver, stores and patrol
officer.
Rate 3
Perform tasks which have some complexity and require more experience. Relevant
qualification is required. Exercise of judgement is within standard practices and procedures.
May supervise others. Samples include
administrative assistants, technical assistants in a laboratory, computer operators and
library assistants/technicians.
Rate 3A
As for Rate 3 but a trade certificate is required.
Tradepersons fit into this category.
Rate 4
Perform tasks which have limited creative planning/design functions. A post trades
qualification or associate diploma is a requirement. Proficiency is required in rules,
regulations, processes and procedures. May supervise or coordinate others. Samples include
leading hands and advanced tradespersons, junior computer operators, technical officers and
more experienced administrative/library assistants.
Rate 5
Perform tasks which require broad technical knowledge and experience at a more advanced
level, including the development of areas of specialist expertise. A degree or equivalent is a
requirement. In professional positions, apply theoretical knowledge in a straightforward way.
In administrative positions, provide interpretation, advice and decisions on rules and
entitlements. Samples include
very experienced administrative/research/technical assistants, technical and professional
officers, programmers and recently qualified librarians.
Rate 6
Perform tasks guided by policy, professional standards and expertise. A degree plus
relevant experience is a requirement. Discretion to design, develop and test complex equipment,
systems and procedures; undertake planning; exercise high level diagnostic skills, analysis and
reporting. Samples include
administrative/professional/senior technical officers, analyst/programmers, experienced
research assistants and librarians.
Please Note: Updated as of 1/10/06
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