The agreement supercedes the existing SSO award.

Support and guidance

The AEU has produced a number of documents to support members in accessing the benefits of the agreement. Members can also get advice directly from our Membership Services Unit by email or on (03) 9417 2822, at our dedicated ES training events or at their local AEU regional meeting.

ES Agreement Implementation Guide
A guide has been produced to help members and sub-branches put the agreement into effect in their schools and get the most out of it. It includes the full text of the agreement, the new Dimensions of Work, and advice on putting key aspects into practice.
- Download the ES Agreement Implementation Guide (PDF 893KB)

Frequently asked questions
Read this page of FAQs for answers to some of your key concerns
- FAQs

Advice for contract staff
The ES Agreement gives staff on fixed-term contracts greater rights to ongoing employment. The AEU has produced a guide to help you gain greater job security, and a model letter to use when you apply for ongoing status.
- Contract to Ongoing: a guide to contract staff (PDF 228KB)
- Draft contract to ongoing application letter (DOC 320KB)

Summary sheets
These pages summarise key features of the ES Agreement:
- New pay structure - how it works
- New Dimensions of Work - how they work
- New rights to ongoing employment - for staff on fixed-term contracts
- Long service leave - improvements to arrangements
- Consultation rights - strengthened protocols
- Supervision - clearer protocols

Salary Sacrifice
SSOs can salary sacrifice to the State Superannuation Fund.
- More information and application forms

For help with all these matters contact the AEU Membership Services Unit on (03) 9417 2822 or 1800 013 379 or email melbourne@aeuvic.asn.au