Children's Services Award Penalty Rates 2026
Published Saturday, Sunday, public holiday and evening rates for the Children's Services Award (MA000120), effective 1 July 2026. These are the resulting hourly figures from the pay database — not calculated from a base rate.
Most work is during the day on weekdays, but higher penalty rates can apply for work on weekends and public holidays, with overtime and additional payments for hours worked beyond the ordinary roster.
The Children's Services Award does not set separate weekend or public holiday penalty rates in the pay database for these classifications.
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Rates current as of 1 July 2026. Source: Fair Work Commission — Modern Awards Pay Database. Last checked .
Source: Fair Work Commission — Modern Awards Pay Database (MA000120).
General information only — not legal, industrial or financial advice. These are the published minimum rates for information. Your modern award or enterprise agreement prevails if there is any inconsistency. Check the official source above or the Fair Work Ombudsman for your situation.