PayCheckR / Enterprise agreements / AE523957
This page lists the pay rates in the Services Australia enterprise agreement (AE523957). 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.
Services Australia operates Centrelink, Medicare, and Child Support. ~30,000 staff. APS classification structure (APS 1-6, EL 1-2). Rates shown effective from 12 March 2026.
Rates last updated 17 September 2026.
Some of the roles this agreement may cover at the Services Australia. You can open any role to see its indicative rates.
Full-time pay runs from $1,105.71 per week ($29.88 per hour) at the entry level up to $2,725.98 per week at the top, across 8 classifications. A few examples:
| Classification | Weekly (full-time) | Per hour |
|---|---|---|
| APS Level 1Entry-level APS classification. Routine clerical duties under direct supervision. | $1,105.71 | $29.88 |
| APS Level 2APS officer with basic admin or operational responsibilities. Common Centrelink/Medicare service officer entry point. | $1,234.65 | $33.37 |
| APS Level 3APS officer with intermediate skills. Routine technical or clerical duties. | $1,368.65 | $36.99 |
The rate for every classification, plus casual rates, is in the pay checker below.
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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.