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Australian Red Cross Lifeblood enterprise agreement pay rates

This page lists the pay rates in the Australian Red Cross Lifeblood enterprise agreement (AE523380). 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 22 May 2026.

Agreement details

Code
AE523380
Industry
Health and welfare services
Ordinary hours
38 per week
Casual loading
25%
Union
ANMF, HSU, ASMOF (multi-union)
Nominal expiry
30 November 2026

Minimum pay rates

Full-time pay runs from $1,167.77 per week ($30.73 per hour) at the entry level up to $4,678.73 per week at the top, across 16 classifications. A few examples:

ClassificationWeekly (full-time)Per hour
Level 1a - Centre Team Assistant$1,167.77$30.73
Level 1b - DS Nursing Assistant / Customer Service Officer$1,258.79$33.13
Level 2a - Enrolled Nurse$1,391.04$36.61

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 Donate Life On Call Allowance, In-Charge Allowance, Qualifications Allowance - PhD/Doctorate (VIC only)).

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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.