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The University of Newcastle enterprise agreement pay rates

This page lists the pay rates in the The University of Newcastle enterprise agreement (AE521476). 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

Covers University of Newcastle professional staff. HEW Levels 1-10.

Rates last updated 22 September 2026.

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Agreement details

Code
AE521476
Industry
Education and Training
Ordinary hours
35 per week
Casual loading
25%
Union
NTEU
Nominal expiry
30 April 2025

Roles covered

Some of the roles this agreement may cover at the The University of Newcastle. You can open any role to see its indicative rates.

Minimum pay rates

Full-time pay runs from $1,054.04 per week ($30.12 per hour) at the entry level up to $2,694.98 per week at the top, across 10 classifications. A few examples:

ClassificationWeekly (full-time)Per hour
HEW Level 1Entry-level professional staff. Routine administrative and support tasks.$1,054.04$30.12
HEW Level 2Professional staff with basic skills and additional responsibilities.$1,137.90$32.51
HEW Level 3Professional staff with technical or admin skills. Common entry point for graduates.$1,197.79$34.22

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.
  • 10 allowances (for example Electricians Allowance, On-Call Allowance - Weekday, Overtime Meal Allowance).

The exact penalty multipliers and allowance amounts are applied when you check your pay.

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.