PayCheckR / Enterprise agreements / AE524145
This page lists the pay rates in the National Library of Australia enterprise agreement (AE524145). 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.
National Library of Australia - national library, Trove platform, digital preservation. Rates effective from 12 March 2026 (entry pay points per level; APS1.1 was retired under pay fragmentation policy). Standard hours 37h 5min/week. PDF-verified 2026-04-19 against Attachment A Table 1.
Rates last updated 26 August 2026.
Some of the roles this agreement may cover at the National Library of Australia. You can open any role to see its indicative rates.
Full-time pay runs from $1,105.71 per week ($29.82 per hour) at the entry level up to $2,796.96 per week at the top, across 8 classifications. A few examples:
| Classification | Weekly (full-time) | Per hour |
|---|---|---|
| APS Level 1Entry-level NLA officer (APS1.2, lowest active pay point; APS1.1 retired). | $1,105.71 | $29.82 |
| APS Level 2NLA officer (APS2.1). Basic admin, collections, library services. | $1,207.21 | $32.55 |
| APS Level 3NLA officer (APS3.1). Collections, digital services, research support. | $1,374.71 | $37.07 |
The rate for every classification, plus casual rates, is in the pay checker below.
If you share your hours and what you were paid, we can compare it against these rates, including penalties and overtime. It's free, takes a couple of minutes, and there's no account needed to start.
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.