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Macquarie University enterprise agreement pay rates

This page lists the pay rates in the Macquarie University enterprise agreement (AE521858). 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

Covers Macquarie University professional staff. HEW Levels 1-9 plus HEW Level 10 Bands.

Rates last updated 26 August 2026.

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Agreement details

Code
AE521858
Industry
Education and Training
Ordinary hours
35 per week
Casual loading
25%
Union
NTEU
Nominal expiry
30 June 2026

Minimum pay rates

Full-time pay runs from $1,092.00 per week ($31.20 per hour) at the entry level up to $2,758.98 per week at the top, across 10 classifications. A few examples:

ClassificationWeekly (full-time)Per hour
HEW Level 1Entry-level professional staff. Routine administrative and support tasks.$1,092.00$31.20
HEW Level 2Professional staff with basic skills and additional responsibilities.$1,177.77$33.65
HEW Level 3Professional staff with technical or admin skills. Common entry point for graduates.$1,236.63$35.33

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.
  • 13 allowances (for example Indigenous Language Allowance - Level 1, Occupational First Aid Officer Allowance, Motor Vehicle Kilometre Allowance).

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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.