PayCheckR / Enterprise agreements / AE533436
This page lists the pay rates in the University of Melbourne Graduate Student Association Inc. enterprise agreement (AE533436). 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.
University of Melbourne Graduate Student Association (GSA) - a small student-union employer, NTEU-covered general/professional staff on classification Levels 1-6 (with A/B sub-levels). Salaries are the 1 January 2026 (+4%) column of Schedule A (operative from the 23 Jul 2026 commencement); further 4% increases 1 Jan 2027 and 1 Jan 2028. Ordinary hours average 36.25/week.
Rates last updated 22 September 2026.
Full-time pay runs from $1,349.61 per week ($37.23 per hour) at the entry level up to $2,288.68 per week at the top, across 12 classifications. A few examples:
| Classification | Weekly (full-time) | Per hour |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1Level 1 entry (increment 1). $70,179.73 p.a. (1 Jan 2026). Clerk-equivalent, routine tasks. | $1,349.61 | $37.23 |
| Level 1ALevel 1A entry. $71,580.05 p.a. | $1,376.54 | $37.97 |
| Level 2Level 2 entry (increment 1). $73,405.85 p.a. | $1,411.65 | $38.94 |
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.