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SBS enterprise agreement pay rates

This page lists the pay rates in the SBS enterprise agreement (AE520296). 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

Special Broadcasting Service (SBS). Australia's multicultural public broadcaster — TV, radio, SBS On Demand, SBS Food. Level 1-7 classification. Rates from October 2024.

Rates last updated 26 August 2026.

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Agreement details

Code
AE520296
Industry
Information Media and Telecommunications
Ordinary hours
38 per week
Casual loading
25%
Union
CPSU / MEAA
Nominal expiry
6 February 2026

Minimum pay rates

Full-time pay runs from $1,015.15 per week ($26.71 per hour) at the entry level up to $2,881.25 per week at the top, across 7 classifications. A few examples:

ClassificationWeekly (full-time)Per hour
Level 1 (minimum)SBS Level 1. Entry-level admin, production assistant.$1,015.15$26.71
Level 2 (minimum)SBS Level 2. Admin, technical assistant, junior journalist.$1,312.29$34.53
Level 3 (minimum)SBS Level 3. Journalist, producer, technical operator.$1,714.23$45.11

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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.