Which award covers
my employee?
Describe what your employee does and we'll match them to the right Modern Award. No jargon, no guessing.
Award Finder
Describe the job. We'll find the right Modern Award.
Press Enter or click Find. Describe the role, industry, or workplace.
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General information only -- not legal advice. Verify with fairwork.gov.au.
How it works
1. Describe the job
Type what your employee does in plain English. "Barista in a cafe" or "cleaner in an office" -- keep it simple.
2. Get matched awards
Our classifier matches your description against 60+ keyword patterns and returns the top awards with confidence scores.
3. Check pay rates
Click through to the pay rate calculator to see exact rates, penalty rates, and casual loading for the matched award.
Common questions
What is a Modern Award?
Modern Awards are legally binding documents that set minimum pay rates and conditions for employees in specific industries or occupations across Australia. There are 121+ Modern Awards, each covering different types of work. The Fair Work Commission maintains and updates these awards annually.
How accurate is this tool?
Our classifier uses 60+ keyword patterns mapped to ANZSIC industry codes and Fair Work Commission award coverage data. It provides indicative results to point you in the right direction. For definitive classification, always check the actual coverage clause in the award or contact the Fair Work Ombudsman on 13 13 94.
What if my employee could be covered by multiple awards?
It is common for a role to potentially fall under more than one award. The tool shows you the top matches ranked by confidence. The actual award that applies depends on the specific coverage clause, the nature of the employer's business, and the employee's principal duties. When in doubt, seek professional advice.
Is this free?
Yes. The Award Finder is completely free with no signup required. For unlimited access to the pay rate calculator, AI chat assistant, and compliance tools, check out our paid plans.