PayCheckR / Enterprise agreements / AE523917
This page lists the pay rates in the Australian War Memorial enterprise agreement (AE523917). 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.
Australian War Memorial (Canberra). Commonwealth cultural institution. Uses a non-standard 5-broadband pay structure with multiple pay points per level; this bundle shows entry pay points flattened to APS 1-6 + EL 1-2. Rates effective from 12 March 2026 (third and final agreement increase, 3.4%). Standard hours 36.75/week (some operational roles differ). PDF-verified 2026-04-19 against Attachment A.
Rates last updated 26 August 2026.
Some of the roles this agreement may cover at the Australian War Memorial. You can open any role to see its indicative rates.
Full-time pay runs from $1,105.71 per week ($30.09 per hour) at the entry level up to $3,030.27 per week at the top, across 8 classifications. A few examples:
| Classification | Weekly (full-time) | Per hour |
|---|---|---|
| APS Level 1Entry-level officer (pay point 2 - original PP1 lifted by pay fragmentation). | $1,105.71 | $30.09 |
| APS Level 2Officer. Entry pay point (Broadband 1 PP1). | $1,207.21 | $32.85 |
| APS Level 3Officer. Entry pay point (PP2 - original PP1 lifted). | $1,355.33 | $36.88 |
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.