IMPORTANT CHANGES

From 1 January 2010 NSW referred its industrial relations powers to the Commonwealth. All employees in NSW, except those in the local government and the state public sector, are covered by the Fair Work Act, the National Employment Standards and, following a 12 month transition period for non-constitutional corporations, the Modern Awards.

During the transition period, the state awards that currently apply to non-constitutional corporation employees will be known as Division 2B State Awards.

IMPORTANT CHANGES

These pay rates apply to employees of a non-constitutional corporation. Prior to 1 January 2010 these were referred to as Award Pay Rates.

IMPORTANT CHANGES

With the introduction of WorkChoices on 27 March 2006, constitutional corporations in NSW became part of the federal industrial relations system, and the terms and conditions of the state awards were preserved as a NAPSA (Notional Agreement Preserving a State Award). 

From 1 January 2010, constitutional corporations are covered by the Fair Work Act, the National Employment Standards and the Modern Awards, which specify minimum term and conditions of employment./ 

These NAPSA's have legally expired and are provided for reference only.

IMPORTANT CHANGES

Under the transitional arrangements for the introduction of modern awards, special circumstances apply for the implementation of pay increases for employees previously employed under the Miscellaneous Workers Kindergarten and Child Care Centres (State) NAPSA.  The arrangements also apply to new employees who would have been employed under that NAPSA, were it not for the introduction of modern award.

Employers must continue to pay no less than the minimum wage in the transitional instrument, (ie. the NAPSA) and must also apply any increases awarded to the modern award minimum pay rates from an annual wage review. This arrangement is in place until 1 July 2014.

When determining pay rates for employees under the Children's Services Award 2010, you must refer to both the modern award pay rates for that award, and to these transitional NAPSA pay rates. Whichever is the higher relevant rate from either award MUST be paid.

IMPORTANT CHANGES

These pay rates apply to employees employed by a constitutional corporation as at 31 December 2009. Employers will need to refer to these pay rates when transitioning to the Modern Award pay rates. Please refer to the Modern Awards for transitional arrangements.

IMPORTANT CHANGES

Modern Awards that came into effect for constitutional corporations from 1 January 2010.

IMPORTANT CHANGES

Modern Award pay rates that apply to constitutional corporations from 1 July 2010. Please refer to the Modern Awards for transitional arrangements.

Legal rights, duties and responsibilities of the employer. 

The roles and responsibilities of the management committee/board.

Federal and state legislation and accompanying regulations that set out minimum conditions of employment, as well as the rights and obligations of employees and employers.

Local, state and Commonwealth government laws and regulations that children's services must comply with. 

General financial management information for children's services.

Information and guides to assist with the transition to Modern Awards.

The benefits of effective policies, service planning and evaluation, and managing change in the workplace. 

Archived pay rates for all Awards and NAPSA's.