PayCheckR / Enterprise agreements / AE522488
This page lists the pay rates in the The Australian National University enterprise agreement (AE522488). 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.
Covers academic staff (Levels A-E) and professional staff (ANU Officer Levels 2-8 + Senior Manager 1-2). Standard hours 36.75/week.
Rates last updated 26 August 2026.
Some of the roles this agreement may cover at the The Australian National University. You can open any role to see its indicative rates.
Full-time pay runs from $1,180.37 per week ($32.12 per hour) at the entry level up to $3,842.46 per week at the top, across 14 classifications. A few examples:
| Classification | Weekly (full-time) | Per hour |
|---|---|---|
| Academic Level A1: Associate LecturerEntry-level academic. Teaching, research, scholarship. Typical role: Associate Lecturer or Research Associate. | $1,594.92 | $43.40 |
| Academic Level B1: LecturerLecturer. Teaching, research, supervision of postgrads. | $2,171.46 | $59.09 |
| Academic Level C1: Senior LecturerSenior Lecturer. Established academic record, course coordination, research leadership. | $2,607.35 | $70.95 |
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.