Notice: Pay and Superannuation Increases
Effective Date: 1 July 2024
Changes:
- Minimum Wage Increase: The national minimum wage has increased to $915.90 per week or $24.10 per hour, based on a 38-hour workweek for full-time employees.
- Award Rates Increase: Minimum award rates will rise by 3.75%.
- Superannuation Increase: The superannuation guarantee rate will increase from 11% to 11.5%.
Impact on Dental Assistants:
- Qualified Level 4:
- Hourly Rate: Increased from $26.18 to $27.16.
- Weekly Rate: Increased from $995.00 to $1032.31.
- Unqualified Level 1:
- Hourly Rate: Increased from $23.97 to $24.86.
- Weekly Rate: Increased from $919.90 to $945.10.
Ensure that all employees’ pay rates are updated accordingly to comply with the new requirements and avoid underpayment.
For further details, refer to the Fair Work Commission’s latest announcements.