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Indie Education enterprise agreement pay rates

This page lists the pay rates in the Indie Education enterprise agreement (AE531526). 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

Indie Education multi-school workforce - General Employees and Teachers. 13 classification levels (L1-L8 General progression, L9-L10 Teacher entry per qualification, L11 Teacher max, L12 HALT, L13 Head of Schools). Rates from Schedule B.5 '2026' column (current floor; next +2.5% lands 1 February 2027). Hourly rates include 1.4% Leave Loading and Uniform Allowance.

Rates last updated 17 September 2026.

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Agreement details

Code

AE531526

Industry

Educational services

Ordinary hours

37.5 per week

Casual loading

25%

Union

Independent Education Union

Nominal expiry

12 December 2029

Minimum pay rates

Full-time pay runs from $1,182.00 per week ($31.52 per hour) at the entry level up to $3,274.88 per week at the top, across 13 classifications. A few examples:

Classification	Weekly (full-time)	Per hour
Level 1 - Learning Assistant (entry / Year 12)Schedule A Level 1. Employer title: Learning Assistant. First-time employment for Year 11/12 Indie Education students in or after their final school year; assists student/learne...	$1,182.00	$31.52
Level 2 - Administration Officer / Learning Assistant / Cook / Cleaner / Disability SupportSchedule A Level 2. Employer titles: Administration Officer (administration, cook, cleaner), Learning Assistant, Disability Support. Cert II/III with relevant experience. Genera...	$1,361.27	$36.30
Level 3 - Senior Administration Officer / ICT Officer / Welfare Officer / Disability Support OfficerSchedule A Level 3. Employer titles: Senior Administration Officer, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Officer, Welfare Officer, Disability Support Officer. Broad di...	$1,540.13	$41.07

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.
5 allowances (for example Vehicle Allowance (Motorcycle), Camp Allowance, Vehicle Allowance (Motor Car)).

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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.