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The Roman Catholic Trust Corporation for the Diocese of Cairns enterprise agreement pay rates

This page lists the pay rates in the The Roman Catholic Trust Corporation for the Diocese of Cairns enterprise agreement (AE527184). 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

Single-enterprise EA covering school Principals employed by the Roman Catholic Trust Corporation for the Diocese of Cairns (ABN 42 498 340 094) T/A Catholic Education Services – Cairns, operating Catholic schools in Far North Queensland. PRINCIPALS-ONLY agreement — does NOT cover classroom teachers (covered by the Catholic Employers Single Enterprise Collective Agreement Diocesan Schools Queensland 2023-2026 and its successor).

Rates last updated 3 July 2026.

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Agreement details

Code
AE527184
Industry
Educational services
Ordinary hours
30 per week
Casual loading
0%
Union
Independent Education Union of Australia – Queensland and Northern Territory Branch (IEUA-QNT) ABN 74 662 601 045
Nominal expiry
30 June 2028

Roles covered

Some of the roles this agreement may cover at the The Roman Catholic Trust Corporation for the Diocese of Cairns. You can open any role to see its indicative rates.

Minimum pay rates

Full-time pay runs from $3,314.45 per week ($110.48 per hour) at the entry level up to $4,455.10 per week at the top, across 18 classifications. A few examples:

ClassificationWeekly (full-time)Per hour
Principal Level 1 – Step 1Principal of a school with fewer than 200 student enrolments (Primary / P-12). Step 1 of 3. Annual $172,941 / per fortnight $6,628.90 / per hour $110.48; 01.07.2024 column (5% a...$3,314.45$110.48
Principal Level 1 – Step 2Principal of a school with fewer than 200 student enrolments. Step 2 of 3. Annual $176,910 / per fortnight $6,781.00; 01.07.2024 column per Attachment 1. Weekly = $3,390.50.$3,390.50$113.02
Principal Level 1 – Step 3Principal of a school with fewer than 200 student enrolments. Step 3 of 3 (top of Level 1). Annual $181,071 / per fortnight $6,940.50; 01.07.2024 column per Attachment 1. Weekly...$3,470.25$115.68

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.
  • 4 allowances (for example Professional Renewal Leave Allowance, Isolated Teachers Assistance Scheme (ITAS) Allowance, Annual Leave Loading (17.5%)).

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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.