Australian Federal Police Enterprise 2025 Pay Rates (MA000142)

Plain-English Summary

Who does this award cover?

The Australian Federal Police Enterprise covers unsworn employees of the Australian Federal Police, including administrative staff, technical officers, forensic specialists, and support staff. This award covers AFP employees who are not sworn police officers. If you work for the AFP in a non-policing role, this award applies to you. It covers approximately 3,000 workers across Australia.

This award does NOT cover sworn AFP officers (who are covered by the AFP Enterprise Agreement), state police employees, or general Australian Public Service employees (Australian Public Service Enterprise Award, MA000124). See clause 4.1 for the full coverage terms.

How classification levels work

Classifications cover a range of unsworn roles from administrative support through to technical specialist, forensic analyst, and management positions. Shiftworkers and non-shiftworkers have different provisions.

Key features of this award

AFP operations run 24/7 to support national security and law enforcement. The award includes comprehensive shiftwork provisions with morning, afternoon, and night shift penalties, plus specific provisions for night shift employees working seven shifts in a 28-day period.

Classification Levels and Base Rates

All rates effective 1 July 2025. Source: Fair Work Commission Annual Wage Review 2024-25.

Refer to the Fair Work Commission pay guide for MA000142 for current dollar amounts for each classification level. Hourly rate = weekly rate / 38. Casual rate = hourly rate x 1.25.

Penalty Rates

Penalty rate multipliers from the Fair Work Commission penalty rate schedule for MA000142. All penalties are calculated on the base hourly rate.

The award specifies penalty rates ranging from 100% to 275% depending on when and how you work.

Full-Time and Part-Time Employees

Casual Employees

Penalty rate categories in this award

The following penalty rate descriptions apply under MA000142:

• Afternoon shift
• Day
• Monday to Friday
• Monday to Friday (other than night shift)
• Monday to Friday (overtime on night shift for employee on night shift for seven shifts in any period of 28 days)
• Monday to Friday on a full night shift
• Morning and afternoon shift
• Night
• Night shift-additional provision night
• Public holiday
• Public holiday - all day
• Saturday
• Saturday and Sunday
• Saturday – after 3 hours
• Saturday – first 3 hours
• Sunday
• Sunday - all day

Casual penalty rates include the 25% casual loading. Refer to the specific award clauses for exact percentages applicable to each classification level and employment type.

Worked Examples

Example 1: Casual worker on a Sunday

A casual employee working a 3 hours-hour minimum shift on a Sunday.

• Base hourly rate: refer to your classification level in the MA000142 pay guide
• Sunday casual rate: base rate x Sunday casual penalty percentage
• Minimum payment: Sunday casual rate x 3 hours hours
• Clause reference: refer to casual penalty rates clause

Example 2: Full-time worker on a public holiday

A full-time employee working an 8-hour public holiday shift.

• Base hourly rate: refer to your classification level in the MA000142 pay guide
• Public holiday rate: base rate x public holiday percentage (up to 275%)
• Total: public holiday rate x 8 hours
• Clause reference: refer to public holiday clause

Example 3: Part-time worker with overtime

A part-time employee who works 2 hours beyond their rostered hours on a weekday.

• Base hourly rate: refer to your classification level in the MA000142 pay guide
• Overtime rate: base rate x overtime percentage
• Clause reference: refer to overtime clause

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Does this award cover sworn AFP officers?

No, this award covers unsworn (non-policing) AFP employees only. Sworn officers are covered by the AFP Enterprise Agreement.

2. What about forensic specialists at the AFP?

Yes, forensic specialists, technical officers, and laboratory staff employed by the AFP in unsworn roles are covered.

3. Do AFP support staff get shift penalties?

Yes, shiftworkers receive morning, afternoon, and night shift penalties. There are also specific provisions for employees working a significant number of night shifts in a 28-day period.

4. What is the minimum shift length under this award?

The minimum engagement for casual and part-time employees is 3 hours per shift. Even if you are sent home early, you must be paid for the minimum shift length.

5. How do I check my exact pay rate?

Use our free calculator or refer to the Fair Work Commission pay guide for MA000142. You can also contact the Fair Work Ombudsman on 13 13 94 for free advice.

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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.