Fair and affordable pay rise secured for Education Facility Attendants before Christmas

The Tasmanian Government and the United Workers Union have finalised a one-year agreement, ensuring Education Facility Attendants receive a fair and affordable pay rise before Christmas.

The agreement, endorsed by UWU members earlier this week, includes a salary increase of 3 per cent for Education Facility Attendants working in Tasmanian Government schools.

Minister for Education, Jo Palmer, welcomed the agreement, which will deliver improved pay and conditions and will now be prepared for ratification by the Tasmanian Industrial Commission.

“We wanted to see our hard-working Education Facility Attendants receive a pay rise before Christmas,” Minister Palmer said.

“Under the agreement, Education Facility Attendants will receive a 3 per cent pay rise, along with related conditions, from the first full pay period in December 2025.

“We are pleased to deliver this one-year agreement while we continue working the United Workers Union on a longer-term agreement during 2026.”

Education Facility Attendants play an important role in the daily operation of Tasmanian Government schools, providing maintenance, grounds management, cleaning and kitchen assistance.

The current Education Facility Attendants workforce comprises around 850 employees across full-time and part-time roles statewide.

In addition to the salary increase, changes to the Education Facility Attendants Salaries and Conditions and Job Security Agreements include the introduction of Christmas close-down leave, new allowances for employees working in schools with pools and spas, and increased staff allocations to better support schools and kitchen assistants across Tasmania.

“These improvements reflect a shared commitment to supporting the workforce that keeps Tasmanian schools safe, functional and welcoming for students and staff,” Minister Palmer said.