Your pay and conditions
AMES teachers are covered by the Adult Multicultural Education Services (AMES) Teachers' Collective Agreement 2009 (PDF, 150KB), which came into effect on July 7, 2009. It replaced the 2004 AMES Agreement, and also incorporated the previous 1994 and 1999 AMES Awards.
AMES teachers are also covered by the Education Services (Post Secondary Education) Award 2010, a new Modern Award; however, under the Fair Work Act (section 57), the terms of the award do not apply if an agreement is in operation.
Key download
- Download the 2009 AMES Teachers Agreement (PDF 150KB)
Key features
The agreement features:
- Pay increases over the life of the agreement of 29% for most teachers — in line with or better than other AEU sectors
- Starting salary lifted by $13,000 pa
- No trade-offs in working conditions
- Access to long service leave after 7 years
- Back pay to April 22, 2009
For answers to questions about the agreement, email AMES organiser Bob Parr or the Membership Services Unit or call (03) 9417 2822.
