Wages & Conditions
Fair Work Commission to increase minimum pay rates in the care and community sector
Are you across the increase to minimum pay rates in the care and community sector? Learn more here.
Employment Hero Jobs Report April 2025
Published When it comes to salary and wages, understanding the true worth of skills and experience can often be a guessing game for both jobseekers and employers. We’re here to connect both sides of the employment marketplace, making employment easier and more valuable for everyone. The data in this report is designed to help you […]
Employment Hero Jobs Report March 2025
Published When it comes to salary and wages, understanding the true worth of skills and experience can often be a guessing game for both jobseekers and employers. We’re here to connect both sides of the employment marketplace, making employment easier and more valuable for everyone. The data in this report is designed to help you […]
SmartMatch Employment Report February 2025
Published When it comes to salary and wages, do you know what’s expected? For both jobseekers and employers, understanding the true worth of skills and experience can be a guessing game. We’ve collected the wage data you need to know, and divided it by region, industry, employment type and age group. Get the scoop on […]
Wage theft laws in Australia: What employers need to know
Learn how Australia’s new wage theft laws impact your business. Manage compliance and download Employment Hero’s free employer guide today.
Minimum pay rates to increase for nurses working in aged care
The Fair Work Commission has made a final decision regarding wages for nurses in aged care
SmartMatch Employment Report January 2025
Published When it comes to salary and wages, do you know what’s expected? For both jobseekers and employers, understanding the true worth of skills and experience can be a guessing game. We’ve collected the wage data you need to know, and divided it by region, industry, employment type and age group. Get the scoop on […]
Casual conversion to permanent employment: Employer guide
Learn how to manage casual conversion under the new rules. Understand eligibility, timeframes, employer obligations and compliance steps.
SmartMatch Employment Report December 2024
Published When it comes to salary and wages, do you know what’s expected? For both jobseekers and employers, understanding the true worth of skills and experience can be a guessing game. We’ve collected the wage data you need to know, and divided it by region, industry, employment type and age group. Get the scoop on […]
New pay rates and rules coming to 37 modern awards in 2025
From January, new pay rates and new rules about how long employees can stay at the lowest classification level in modern awards will come into effect.
SmartMatch Employment Report November 2024
Published When it comes to salary and wages, do you know what’s expected? For both jobseekers and employers, understanding the true worth of skills and experience can be a guessing game. We’ve collected the wage data you need to know, and divided it by region, industry, employment type and age group. Get the scoop on […]
Wage theft is now a criminal offence in Australia – here’s everything you need to know.
Criminal conviction is on the cards for businesses and individuals who deliberately underpay their employees. Learn what this means for Australian employers in 2025.
Everything you need to know about the changes to the SCHADS Award
Work value amendments to the SCHADS, Aged Care and Nurses Award have been finalised, and further changes to the SCHADS Award are on the way. Simon Obee, Head of HR Advisory and Principal Lawyer at Employment Hero shares everything you need to know.
SmartMatch Employment Report October 2024
Published When it comes to salary and wages, do you know what’s expected? For both jobseekers and employers, understanding the true worth of skills and experience can be a guessing game. We’ve collected the wage data you need to know, and divided it by region, industry, employment type and age group. Get the scoop on […]
Employment Hero Data Reveals Two-Speed Economy: Ongoing ‘Wageflation’ and Shrinking Hours
Published Updated 5 mins read Contents Employment Hero’s August SmartMatch Employment Report reveals striking 6.2% moving average yearly wage growth across Australia, while median hours worked fell 2.4% month-on-month, signalling productivity challenges and early signs of ‘labour hoarding’ Wage growth is significantly higher than the 4.1% reported by the ABS WPI in June, suggesting a […]