As of today 01 July 2019, Educators, ECT's and Trainees who are currently earning minimum wages from the Children's Services Award 2010, the Educational Service Teachers Award 2010 or the National Training Wage will now receive a 3% pay increase from the first full pay period.
Please make sure that you check your wages to ensure that you have received the 3% increase (if applicable) and that you are on the right Level according to your position and qualification.
To check to see your new pay rate, check the wage tables in the following:
Early Childhood Teachers (ECT) Award Wages in Australia
Childcare Traineeship Wages and Conditions
To check your current level according to your qualification and position, please read the following:
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