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Awards Online - Clerical and Administration

Federal and State Awards
Many clerks are covered by the NSW State award.
However, if your employers name appears in a Federal Award or is a member of a Federal employer organisation a Federal Award may cover the work.
WageNet can help you to find out if your employer is covered by a Federal award or Federal agreement.

 

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 Clerical and Administrative Employees (State) Award (135)
Most employees performing clerical and administrative work are covered by the Clerical and Administrative Employees (State) Award.

Common occupations for employees working in clerical and administrative jobs include clerks, secretaries, personal or executive assistants, receptionists, computer data processors, typists and stenographers.

 

Further Awards

Exceptions
A different award may apply to employees who:

1) Work in a:

• solicitor's office or law firm

• shop

• photographic studio or photo processing lab, mini lab

• charitable or non-profit nursing home

• private nursing home

• dentist's office

• real estate office

• motel

 

2) Work for a:

• temporary employment agency

3) Work as a:

• Property officer or property manager in a real estate office

4) Work as a:

• Receptionist in a Hairdressers

1) You may not be covered by an award if you work as a manager, or have managerial responsibilities

2) You work in the public sector, for any government agency or local council.

3) No NSW award covers work done by tele-marketers, researchers or travel consultants.
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