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RMIT University enterprise agreement pay rates

This page lists the pay rates in the RMIT University enterprise agreement (AE526839). 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.

Rates last updated 14 July 2026.

Agreement details

Code
AE526839
Industry
Education and Training
Ordinary hours
36.75 per week
Casual loading
25%
Union
NTEU
Nominal expiry
31 December 2026

Minimum pay rates

Full-time pay runs from $1,053.65 per week ($28.67 per hour) at the entry level up to $4,051.12 per week at the top, across 15 classifications. A few examples:

ClassificationWeekly (full-time)Per hour
Academic Level A - Associate Lecturer$1,493.25$40.63
Academic Level B - Lecturer$2,132.08$58.02
Academic Level C - Senior Lecturer$2,611.81$71.07

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 Motor Vehicle Allowance, On-Call Allowance - Saturday, Sunday or Holiday, On-Call Allowance - Monday to Friday).

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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.