{
  "slug": "security-services",
  "code": "MA000016",
  "name": "Security Services Industry Award 2020",
  "shortLabel": "Security Services Award",
  "financialYear": "2026-27",
  "effectiveFrom": "2026-07-01",
  "published": "2026-06-24",
  "payGuideUrl": "https://www.fairwork.gov.au/pay-and-wages/minimum-wages/pay-guides",
  "casualLoadingPct": 25,
  "source": "Derived from Fair Work Ombudsman pay guides",
  "disclaimer": "Indicative minimum award rates for general information only, derived from Fair Work Ombudsman pay guides. RosterElf is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the Fair Work Ombudsman. Do not rely on this data for payroll decisions — rates depend on award coverage, enterprise agreements and individual circumstances and change periodically. Always verify against the current Fair Work pay guide before setting or paying wages. Provided without warranty; RosterElf Pty Ltd accepts no liability for reliance on it.",
  "classifications": [
    {
      "id": "Level 1",
      "label": "Security officer level 1",
      "roles": "Basic patrol, static guarding and access control under routine supervision",
      "weekly": 1080.1,
      "hourlyPermanent": 28.42,
      "hourlyCasual": 35.53,
      "penaltyOverrides": null
    },
    {
      "id": "Level 2",
      "label": "Security officer level 2",
      "roles": "Guarding with added responsibility — monitoring, patrols and some autonomy",
      "weekly": 1111,
      "hourlyPermanent": 29.24,
      "hourlyCasual": 36.55,
      "penaltyOverrides": null
    },
    {
      "id": "Level 3",
      "label": "Security officer level 3",
      "roles": "Control-room/CCTV monitoring, crowd control, alarm response and equipment operation",
      "weekly": 1129.8,
      "hourlyPermanent": 29.73,
      "hourlyCasual": 37.16,
      "penaltyOverrides": null
    },
    {
      "id": "Level 4",
      "label": "Security officer level 4",
      "roles": "Senior officer on complex sites; may supervise and coordinate other officers",
      "weekly": 1148.7,
      "hourlyPermanent": 30.23,
      "hourlyCasual": 37.79,
      "penaltyOverrides": null
    },
    {
      "id": "Level 5",
      "label": "Security officer level 5",
      "roles": "Advanced/senior functions, dog handling or coordination of security operations",
      "weekly": 1185.7,
      "hourlyPermanent": 31.2,
      "hourlyCasual": 39,
      "penaltyOverrides": null
    }
  ],
  "penalties": [
    {
      "id": "saturday",
      "name": "Saturday",
      "kind": "multiplier",
      "permanentMultiplierOrLoading": 1.5,
      "casualMultiplierOrLoading": 1.75
    },
    {
      "id": "sunday",
      "name": "Sunday",
      "kind": "multiplier",
      "permanentMultiplierOrLoading": 2,
      "casualMultiplierOrLoading": 2.25
    },
    {
      "id": "publicholiday",
      "name": "Public holiday",
      "kind": "multiplier",
      "permanentMultiplierOrLoading": 2.5,
      "casualMultiplierOrLoading": 2.75
    }
  ],
  "juniors": null,
  "apprentices": null,
  "allowances": [
    {
      "name": "Aviation allowance",
      "amount": "$2.11 per hour when performing aviation/airport security work"
    },
    {
      "name": "Broken shift allowance",
      "amount": "$18.30 per broken shift"
    },
    {
      "name": "First aid allowance",
      "amount": "$7.68 per shift, to a maximum of $38.19 per week"
    },
    {
      "name": "Firearm allowance",
      "amount": "$3.84 per shift, to a maximum of $19.21 per week"
    },
    {
      "name": "Meal allowance",
      "amount": "$22.14 on each occasion an overtime meal break applies and no meal is provided"
    },
    {
      "name": "Relieving officer allowance",
      "amount": "$47.23 per week"
    },
    {
      "name": "Supervision allowance – 1 to 5 employees",
      "amount": "$47.68 per week"
    },
    {
      "name": "Supervision allowance – 6 to 10 employees",
      "amount": "$55.02 per week"
    },
    {
      "name": "Supervision allowance – 11 to 20 employees",
      "amount": "$71.40 per week"
    },
    {
      "name": "Supervision allowance – more than 20 employees",
      "amount": "$84.28 per week"
    },
    {
      "name": "Vehicle allowance",
      "amount": "$1.00 per km (motor vehicle) or $0.34 per km (motorcycle)"
    }
  ]
}