What is SCHADS?
The primary industry award for social work and disability services is the SCHADS award. It specifies the minimum pay for social and community services as well as jobs related to disability services. Base rates, overtime, penalty rates, and allowances are all included in this.
Different pay points for different hours of the day and days of the week, as well as for staff levels (based on experience, qualifications, and other factors), are mandated by the award.
Learn More: SCHADS Award Guide [MA000100]
What is SCHADS Level 5?
SCHADS Level 5 refers to the SCHADS Award Level 5, which is a classification system used in Australia to determine the pay rates for community services workers. Level 5 typically includes managers, coordinators, and supervisors who are responsible for overseeing programs, teams, and services within the community services sector. The pay rates and conditions for workers classified at SCHADS Level 5 are outlined in the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award.
What is SCHADS Level 5 salary 2023?
| Classification | Weekly pay rate | Hourly pay rate | Saturday | Sunday | Public holiday | Afternoon shift |
Night shift |
|
Level 5 – pay point 1 |
$1,804.98 | $47.50 | $71.25 | $95.00 | $118.75 | $53.44 | $54.63 |
| Level 5 – pay point 2 | $1,843.75 | $48.52 | $72.78 | $97.04 | $121.30 | $54.59 |
$55.80 |
| Level 5 – pay point 3 | $1,886.76 | $49.65 | $74.48 | $99.30 | $124.13 | $55.86 |
$57.10 |
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Read More:
Updated SCHADS Award Pay Rates Guide
Understanding Pay Point Progression in the SCHADS Award
Streamline SCHADS Award Compliance with HR Software