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Note Printing Australia Award 2016 pay rates

These are the current minimum pay rates under the Note Printing Australia Award 2016 (MA000156), 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 14 April 2026.

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Award details

Code
MA000156
Industry
Manufacturing
Ordinary hours
38 per week
Casual loading
25%

Roles covered

Some of the roles this award may cover at the Note Printing Australia Award 2016. You can open any role to see its indicative rates.

Minimum pay rates

Full-time pay runs from $978.10 per week ($25.74 per hour) at the entry level up to $1,835.70 per week at the top, across 13 classifications. A few examples:

ClassificationWeekly (full-time)Per hour
Level 1Regular pay stream Level 1 at Note Printing Australia: casual positions in roles not requiring formal qualifications (employees cannot be engaged at this level for more than 6 m...$978.10$25.74
Level 2Regular pay stream Level 2 at Note Printing Australia: entry level for permanent employees in positions not requiring formal qualifications, such as Operator, Accounts Clerk, Op...$1,004.90$26.44
Level 3Regular pay stream Level 3 at Note Printing Australia: reached once employees have met the progression requirements of their position and completed a 6 month qualifying period. ...$1,029.10$27.08

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.
  • 23 allowances (for example 2000cc & below - minimum payment, Over 2000cc, Up to 2000cc).

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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.