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Victorian Local Government (Early Childhood Education Employees) Award 2016 pay rates

These are the current minimum pay rates under the Victorian Local Government (Early Childhood Education Employees) Award 2016 (MA000150), as published by the Fair Work Commission. They set the least an employer can pay someone the award covers. A contract or agreement can pay more, but not less.

Rates last updated 29 August 2026.

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Award details

Code
MA000150
Industry
Education & Training
Ordinary hours
38 per week
Casual loading
25%

Roles covered

Some of the roles this award may cover at the Victorian Local Government (Early Childhood Education Employees) Award 2016. You can open any role to see its indicative rates.

Minimum pay rates

Full-time pay runs from $1,004.90 per week ($26.44 per hour) at the entry level up to $1,358.50 per week at the top, across 10 classifications. A few examples:

ClassificationWeekly (full-time)Per hour
Educator (Diploma) - Level 4.1 On commencementStarting rate for a diploma-qualified educator who has completed a Diploma in Children's Services or equivalent (e.g. Certificate IV in Out of School Hours Care) and is appointe...$1,318.40$34.69
Educator (Diploma) - Level 4.2 After 1 yearDiploma-qualified educator (person in charge of a group of children from birth to 12 years) rate after 1 year of service in the industry. Responsible for developmentally appropr...$1,338.50$35.22
Educator (Diploma) - Level 4.3 After 2 yearsDiploma-qualified educator (person in charge of a group of children from birth to 12 years) rate after 2 years of service in the industry. Responsible for developmentally approp...$1,358.50$35.75

The rate for every classification, plus casual rates, is in the pay checker below.

What else it sets

  • Penalty rates for weekends, public holidays and overtime.
  • 7 allowances (for example will be paid an allowance of, lometre in the case of a motor vehicle or, the educator will be paid an allowance of).

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Rates are sourced from Fair Work Commission data and shown as a guide. They can change, and your circumstances may differ. Verify against your payslip and the official instrument before acting. For advice, contact the Fair Work Ombudsman on 13 13 94 or a registered employment lawyer.