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The University of Sydney enterprise agreement pay rates

This page lists the pay rates in the The University of Sydney enterprise agreement (AE521047). 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

The University of Sydney Enterprise Agreement 2023-2026 covers: - Academic - Professional Covers University of Sydney academic staff (Levels A-E) and professional staff (HEO Levels 1-10). Standard 35-hour week.

Rates last updated 26 August 2026.

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Agreement details

Code
AE521047
Industry
Education and Training
Ordinary hours
35 per week
Casual loading
25%
Union
NTEU
Nominal expiry
1 June 2026

Roles covered

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

Minimum pay rates

Full-time pay runs from $1,159.56 per week ($33.13 per hour) at the entry level up to $4,325.62 per week at the top, across 15 classifications. A few examples:

ClassificationWeekly (full-time)Per hour
Academic Level A - Associate LecturerEntry-level academic. Tutorials, demonstrations, research, teaching support.$1,604.88$45.85
Academic Level B - LecturerLecturer. Teaching, course development, supervision of postgraduates.$2,276.73$65.05
Academic Level C - Senior LecturerSenior Lecturer. Significant teaching, research, and professional contribution.$2,788.90$79.68

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.
  • 9 allowances (for example Cadaver Prosection Allowance, Shelving Team Coordinator Allowance, On Call Allowance - Weekend / Public Holiday).

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.