PayCheckR / Enterprise agreements / AE422539
This page lists the pay rates in the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority enterprise agreement (AE422539). The agreement was approved by the Fair Work Commission and sets the minimum pay for the staff it covers. The rates below are the agreement minimums; overtime, penalties and allowances can lift what you actually take home.
Rates last updated 10 September 2026.
Full-time pay runs from $1,064.76 per week ($28.02 per hour) at the entry level up to $3,170.07 per week at the top, across 112 classifications. A few examples:
| Classification | Weekly (full-time) | Per hour |
|---|---|---|
| Band 1 / Point 1.01Australian Children's Education & Care Quality Authority Indicative roles in Band 1 Band 1 - Classification Description Classification Administration Roles within Band 1 at ACEC... | $1,064.76 | $28.02 |
| Band 1 / Point 1.02Australian Children's Education & Care Quality Authority Indicative roles in Band 1 Band 1 - Classification Description Classification Administration Roles within Band 1 at ACEC... | $1,075.42 | $28.30 |
| Band 1 / Point 1.03Australian Children's Education & Care Quality Authority Indicative roles in Band 1 Band 1 - Classification Description Classification Administration Roles within Band 1 at ACEC... | $1,086.04 | $28.58 |
The rate for every classification, plus casual rates, is in the pay checker below.
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Check my payRates 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.