Pay wage for a Diploma room leader?

[kubi]

HI im just a little confused
I recently finished my diploma and have no work experience besides my study pracs, i was lucky to find a full time position and have been working as a diploma assistant for 5 months, i have been given the lucky opportunity to be my rooms leader! i currently get paid $23.71 an hour just as an assistant.
Now with this room leader position, does the wage increase or stay the same as what i got as an assistant?

[Lorina]

First off congratulations for the room leader position! That's great!

As for you wage, as a Diploma qualified assistant you are on Level 3.4 and the minimum hourly wage is $23.21 (so you're getting above award).

When you become room Leader, you will be on Level 4.1 and your minimum hourly wage is $24.28 per hour/full time.

Hope this helps!

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Lorina

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[kubi]

Thank you! It's extremely exciting how quick i went from assistant to room leader so fast with no previous experience.

Okay so in regards with the pay, is it something i speak to my director about? From what i know they haven't discussed anything wage related as i have been reluctant to ask with no knowledge.

Thank you

[Lorina]

Yes, you just need the first opportunity to be room leader to gain experience and then once you get settled into the role it gets really good!

Regarding your wage , yes speak to your Director about it... I know it can be a hard topic to discuss but it's better to know you're getting the right pay rather than finding out it's wrong then chasing it up...

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Lorina