SCHADS Award Pay Rates and Progressions Explained

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It’s not enough to guess what pay point your employee sits at. You must understand what SCHADS award pay rates and pay point progressions apply.

The Fair Work Commission is there to make sure that Australian employers are compliant with their Modern Awards.

Unfortunately, however, these awards end up being so complex and highly specific that we find that many employers aren’t actually complying - especially when it comes to the SCHADS Industry Award

To add a level of complexity to the pages of legal jargon, the award sets a different minimum wage depending on your employer’s occupation level, qualifications, and experience. 

Beyond that, each level has its own pay points.

So, you need to carefully consider what classification your employee falls under because this will determine their correct pay rate. 

It’s not enough to just guess what level or pay point your employee sits at. So, to help guide you on pay rates and pay point progressions, here’s everything you need to know.