Aboriginal Legal Rights Movement Inc Award 2025 Pay Rates (MA000154)
Plain-English Summary
Who does this award cover?
The Aboriginal Legal Rights Movement Inc Award covers employees of the Aboriginal Legal Rights Movement Inc (ALRM) in South Australia. This is a specialist award covering workers who provide legal services, community liaison, field work, and administrative support within the ALRM organisation. It covers approximately 500 workers.
This award applies specifically to the ALRM organisation. Other Aboriginal legal services in other states may be covered by the Legal Services Award (MA000116), the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Award (MA000100), or the Clerks Award (MA000002) depending on the nature of the work and the specific organisation.
How classification levels work
The award has three classification levels. Level 1 covers entry-level administrative and support roles. Level 2 covers field officers, community liaison officers, and experienced administrative staff. Level 3 covers legal officers, senior field officers, and program coordinators. Classification is based on the duties actually performed and any required qualifications.
Travel and on-call work
Employees in this award frequently travel to remote Aboriginal communities and regional court locations across South Australia. Travel allowances compensate for this requirement. On-call provisions apply when employees must be available outside ordinary hours for urgent legal matters such as custody issues or court appearances.
Classification Levels and Base Rates
All rates effective 1 July 2025. Source: Fair Work Commission Annual Wage Review 2024-25.
| Level | Typical Roles | Weekly Rate | Hourly Rate | Casual Rate (incl. 25% loading) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | Administrative support, reception, filing | $882.80 | $23.23 | $29.04 |
| Level 2 | Field officer, community liaison, experienced admin | $918.00 | $24.16 | $30.20 |
| Level 3 | Legal officer, senior field officer, program coordinator | $951.40 | $25.04 | $31.30 |
Hourly rate = weekly rate / 38. Casual rate = hourly rate x 1.25.
Penalty Rates
All penalties are calculated on the base hourly rate.
Full-Time and Part-Time Employees
| When you work | Penalty | Level 1 example | Level 3 example |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday to Friday (ordinary hours) | 100% | $23.23/hr | $25.04/hr |
| Saturday | 150% | $34.85/hr | $37.56/hr |
| Sunday | 200% | $46.46/hr | $50.08/hr |
| Public holiday | 250% | $58.08/hr | $62.60/hr |
| Overtime -- first 2 hours (Mon-Sat) | 150% | $34.85/hr | $37.56/hr |
| Overtime -- after 2 hours (Mon-Sat) | 200% | $46.46/hr | $50.08/hr |
| Overtime -- Sunday | 200% | $46.46/hr | $50.08/hr |
| Overtime -- public holiday | 250% | $58.08/hr | $62.60/hr |
Casual Employees
| When you work | Penalty (on base rate) | Level 1 example | Level 3 example |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday to Friday (ordinary hours) | 125% | $29.04/hr | $31.30/hr |
| Saturday | 175% | $40.65/hr | $43.82/hr |
| Sunday | 225% | $52.27/hr | $56.34/hr |
| Public holiday | 275% | $63.88/hr | $68.86/hr |
Casual penalty rates include the 25% loading.
Worked Examples
Example 1: Full-time field officer working a Saturday
Maria is a permanent Level 2 field officer who works a 6-hour Saturday for a community event.
- Base rate: $24.16/hr
- Saturday rate: 150% = $24.16 x 1.50 = $36.24/hr
- Total for 6 hours: $217.44 gross
Example 2: Casual admin support on a public holiday
Tom is a casual Level 1 admin worker called in for a 4-hour shift on a public holiday.
- Base rate: $23.23/hr
- Public holiday casual rate: 275% = $23.23 x 2.75 = $63.88/hr
- Total for 4 hours: $255.52 gross
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Does this award only apply to one organisation?
Yes. The Aboriginal Legal Rights Movement Inc Award is a single-enterprise modern award that specifically covers employees of the ALRM in South Australia. It was created during the award modernisation process to preserve the particular conditions that applied to ALRM employees.
2. What happens if ALRM staff travel to remote communities?
Employees required to travel to remote communities or regional court locations are entitled to travel allowances to cover accommodation, meals, and incidental expenses. The specific amounts are set out in the award and may be updated periodically.
3. What is the minimum shift for casuals?
Casual employees must be engaged for a minimum of 3 hours per shift. At Level 1 casual rate ($29.04/hr), the minimum payment for any casual shift is $87.12 gross.
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Rates current as of 1 July 2025. Source: Fair Work Commission, CC BY 4.0. This information is general in nature and is not legal advice. Always verify rates against the Fair Work Ombudsman's Pay and Conditions Tool (PACT) at calculate.fairwork.gov.au.