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New top increment for SSOs, ECWs and AEWs at Level 3 and above

Level 3 SSO, ECW and AEW members may be eligible to progress to a higher salary increment.

In a nutshell:

  • Criteria Based Increments (CBI) applies to SSOs, ECWs, and AEWs Level 1 and 2 for progression to the top increment level.
  • From early 2020, CBI will apply to SSOs, ECWs and AEWs Level 3 and above, for progression to a new top increment level.

What you should do:

  • Discuss CBI at your next sub-branch or member meeting and provide members with information.
  • Identify members who are eligible and encourage them to apply.
  • Speak with potential SSO, ECW and AEW members about the new salary step and encourage them to join the AEU.

More details

In previous rounds of enterprise bargaining, AEU members won an additional incremental salary step for SSOs, ECWs and AEWs classified at Levels 1 and 2 holding a relevant qualification. Many members are already accessing this additional salary step.

Following a win with the 2020 Agreement, that higher incremental salary step is now also available to SSOs, AEWs and ECWs classified at Level 3 and above. If you have been at the current top salary increment for one year, with satisfactory performance and hold a relevant qualification, you may be eligible.

The full detail can be found in the Enterprise Agreement, clause 6.4:

CLAUSE 6.4 CRITERIA BASED INCREMENT APPLICABLE TO SSOs, ECWs AND AEWs

6.4.1 Criteria based increments apply to SSOs, ECWs and AEWs Level 1 and 2 for progression to the top increment level. The rates are provided for in Schedule 1.4 (AEW), Schedule 1.5 (ECW) and Schedule 1.6 (SSO).

6.4.2 From the first full pay period commencing on or after 23 January 2020 criteria based increments will apply to SSO, ECW or AEW Levels 3 and above for progression to a new top increment level. The rates are provided for in Schedule 1.4 (AEW), Schedule 1.5 (ECW) and Schedule 1.6 (SSO).

6.4.3 An employee classified as an SSO, ECW or AEW is eligible to apply for progression to the criteria based increment subject to the following:
(i) the employee has attained the relevant qualification as required by the Department;
(ii) the employee has completed 12 months at the current top step of the relevant level; and
(iii) the employee is not currently subject of unsatisfactory performance management processes.

6.4.4 The operative date for a successful application will be the first full pay period on or after the date of lodgement of the application except where an applicant classified at Level 3 or above provides evidence that he or she met the criteria before the commencement of the 2020 school year, in which case, the operative date will be first full pay period on or after 23 January 2020.

6.4.7 If an eligible employee’s application is not successful then the employee may lodge a grievance with the Chief Executive (or their delegate).

6.4.8 The Department will make available a list of recognised qualifications and will consult with the AEU and PSA about applicable qualifications as varied from time to time to meet operational or program needs. The Department will establish an online application process for employee applications.

 

Increments for AEWs

Classification New, Criteria Based Increment
 AEW Level 1
  Step 3
 AEW Level 2
  Step 4
 AEW Level 3
  Step 3
 AEW Level 4
  Step 4
 AEW Level 5
  Step 4
 AEW Level 6
  Step 3


See Schedule 1.4 of the Enterprise Agreement for salary levels and other details.
 

Increments for ECWs

Classification New, Criteria Based Increment
 ECW Level 1
 Step 7
 ECW Level 2
 Step 4
 ECW Level 3
  Step 4


See Schedule 1.5 of the Enterprise Agreement for salary levels and other details.  

Increments for SSOs

Classification New, Criteria Based Increment
 SSO Level 1
 Step 7
 SSO Level 2
  Step 4
 SSO Level 3
  Step 4
 SSO Level 4
  Step 4
 SSO Level 5
  Step 5
 SSO Level 6
  Step 4


See Schedule 1.6 of the Enterprise Agreement for salary levels and other details.  

Department link

Information regarding relevant qualifications and the application form are available at: 
https://edi.sa.edu.au/hr/for-individuals/work-conditions/pay-super-allowances-and-claims/top-pay-increment

If you require further information or assistance, please contact the AEU Information Unit  on 08 8172 6300 or email info@aeusa.asn.au.

Last updated: 10 October 2020