Transport (Cash in Transit) 2025 Pay Rates (MA000042)

Plain-English Summary

Who does this award cover?

The Transport (Cash in Transit) covers employees in the cash-in-transit industry, including armoured vehicle drivers, guards, cash processing centre workers, and ATM service technicians. If you transport cash, coins, or valuables in armoured vehicles, or work in a cash processing centre, this award applies to you. It covers approximately 5,000 workers across Australia.

This award does NOT cover general security guards not involved in cash transport (Security Services Industry Award, MA000016), bank employees (Banking, Finance and Insurance Award, MA000019), or general transport drivers (Road Transport and Distribution Award, MA000038). See clause 4.1 for the full coverage terms.

How classification levels work

Classifications cover roles from cash processing worker through to armoured vehicle crew member, senior guard, and supervisor. Shiftworkers and non-shiftworkers have different provisions reflecting the varied operating hours of cash-in-transit services.

Key features of this award

Cash-in-transit operations run extended hours to service banks, retailers, and ATMs. The award includes specific shiftwork provisions with rotating and permanent shift rates, and additional penalties for unrelieved employees.

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 MA000042 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 MA000042. 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 MA000042:

• Non continuous afternoon or night - After 3 hours
• Non continuous afternoon or night - First 3 hours
• Ordinary hours
• Overtime - After 2 hours
• Overtime - First 2 hours
• Overtime outside ordinary hours - After 2 hours
• Overtime outside ordinary hours - First 2 hours
• Permanent or permanently working alternate shifts - On afternoon
• Permanent or permanently working alternate shifts - On night
• Permanent or permanently working alternative shifts - On afternoon
• Permanent or permanently working alternative shifts - On night
• Public holiday
• Rotating afternoon
• Rotating night
• Saturday
• Sunday
• Unrelieved employees - After 3 hours
• Unrelieved employees - First 3 hours

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 4 hours-hour minimum shift on a Sunday.

• Base hourly rate: refer to your classification level in the MA000042 pay guide
• Sunday casual rate: base rate x Sunday casual penalty percentage
• Minimum payment: Sunday casual rate x 4 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 MA000042 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 MA000042 pay guide
• Overtime rate: base rate x overtime percentage
• Clause reference: refer to overtime clause

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Do armoured vehicle crew get the same rate as cash processing staff?

Classification levels differ between armoured vehicle crew and cash processing centre workers, reflecting the different skills and risks involved. Armoured vehicle crew typically attract higher rates.

2. What are unrelieved employee penalties?

Employees who are required to continue working beyond their rostered shift without relief receive additional penalty rates for the unrelieved overtime hours.

3. Is weekend cash processing paid at penalty rates?

Yes, work on Saturdays and Sundays attracts penalty rates regardless of whether you are a shiftworker or non-shiftworker.

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

The minimum engagement for casual and part-time employees is 4 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 MA000042. 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.