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Geoscience Australia enterprise agreement pay rates

This page lists the pay rates in the Geoscience Australia enterprise agreement (AE523731). 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.

Who this agreement covers

Geoscience Australia Enterprise Agreement 2024-2027 covers: - APS - Executive Level National geoscience agency — mapping, seismology, minerals, groundwater. Standard APS classification structure (APS 1-6, EL 1-2). Rates shown effective from 12 March 2026 (entry pay points).

Rates last updated 17 September 2026.

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Agreement details

Code
AE523731
Industry
Public Administration and Safety
Ordinary hours
37 per week
Casual loading
25%
Union
CPSU
Nominal expiry
28 February 2027

Roles covered

Some of the roles this agreement may cover at the Geoscience Australia. You can open any role to see its indicative rates.

Minimum pay rates

Full-time pay runs from $1,105.71 per week ($29.88 per hour) at the entry level up to $2,780.58 per week at the top, across 8 classifications. A few examples:

ClassificationWeekly (full-time)Per hour
APS Level 1Entry-level Geoscience Australia officer.$1,105.71$29.88
APS Level 2Officer. Admin or technical support.$1,207.21$32.63
APS Level 3Officer. Geospatial data, technical or research support.$1,355.33$36.63

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.
  • 12 allowances (for example Antarctic Allowance, Community Language Allowance - Level 2, Workplace Responsibility Allowance).

The exact penalty multipliers and allowance amounts are applied when you check your pay.

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.