Employment agreements

The revised Federal Industrial Award pay rates took effect from 1 July 2023. View more information here and at the Institute's Minimum wages page on HR Hub.

Effective employment agreements not only set out salary, employment conditions and other statutory entitlements but will also include provisions addressing performance assessment, career opportunities and the aspirations of the practice.

The Architects Award 2020 applies to all registered architects, graduates of architecture and students of architecture in businesses operating in the private sector in ACT, NSW, NT, SA, TAS, QLD and VIC and incorporated (eg Pty Ltd or Ltd companies) businesses in Western Australia.

For more information about the Award refer to the Fair Work website or call the Fair Work Infoline on 13 13 94.

Further resources:

For further information about employment agreements, including employment contract templates, visit the Institute's HR Hub. 

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