Employment Relations


AISNSW provides advice and assistance to member schools about a wide range of employment and industrial relations matters. Using the menu below, you will find important information on the many facets related to good practice in employment matters, including resource tools and other material that will assist schools to meet their obligations as employers.

Revised template employment contracts and staff code of conduct are now available. For further information, assistance or specific advice member schools should contact a member of the Workplace Management Team either by email or on (02) 9299 2845.

Latest News


Update to Modern Award Pay Rates and Impact on MEAs > 

On 3 June 2025, the Fair Work Commission determined the Annual Wage Review 2024-2025, providing for a 3.5% increase to the minimum pay rates and wage-related allowances in modern awards. 

Paid Parental Leave Scheme changes >

Commencing from 1 July 2025, the Australian Government's paid parental leave will increase from 22 to 24 weeks for families who are caring for a newborn or adopted child. 

CMEA 2025 – Update on dispute regarding parental leave for non-initial primary caregiver >

An ongoing dispute regarding the interpretation of paid parental leave entitlements under the new CMEA is currently before the Fair Work Commission. Please see more details here (login required).

Documents and Resources

The AISNSW Employment Relations team has compiled a range of documents and resources to assist schools.

Casual Employment

View casual employment information, FAQs and conversion letters.

Contracts and Commencement of Employment

View contracts, letter of appointment and other related documents.

Residential Tenancy Agreements

Documents and videos regarding boarding schools.

Calculators

The calculators on this page will assist schools to calculate the appropriate leave entitlements for staff.

FAQ's

AISNSW has compiled a list of frequently asked questions to assist schools in employment relations.

Employment Relations Courses

Explore upcoming employment relations courses
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