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Dhupuma Barker (NT), NSW pay scale: teacher pay 2026

Full name: NT independent school (Dhupuma Barker), Cooperative Multi-Enterprise Agreement (AISNSW), NSW teachers table

IndependentDhupuma Barker is named in Schedule 6 of AE528546 under The Council of Barker College, a NSW employer, so Table 1 (Salary Scales for NSW Teachers) applies (cl 7.4); the definitions provide for its teachers' NT accreditation. Same figures as nsw-independent-coop. Minimum rates, principals and heads of school excluded (cl 4.2(a)) · 1 school

Pays under the NT independent school (Dhupuma Barker), Cooperative Multi-Enterprise Agreement (AISNSW), NSW teachers table. The figures are the agreement's minimums: the school may pay more.

First year

at least

$94,155

Step 1.1 (Provisionally or Conditionally Accredited, or under 1 year), from 1 Feb 2026

at least $2,817 a fortnight after tax

Top of scale

at least

$133,009

Step 2.5 (top of scale), from 1 Feb 2026

at least $3,830 a fortnight after tax

Next pay rise

Not announced

Beside the Northern Territory’s government schools

Each labelled. Never ranked against other schools or systems.

First year

Independent · This scaleat least $94,155
Public · Government$96,180

First year: This scale: the agreement's minimum is $2,025 below the government rate. The school may pay more.

Top of scale

Independent · This scaleat least $133,009
Public · Government$136,997

Top of scale: This scale: the agreement's minimum is $3,988 below the government rate. The school may pay more.

Bars start at $85,000 so the differences show.

This scale: Employer super: not on record for this sector. Government: Employer super 12%.

Government school pay in Northern Territory

Every step

The agreement's minimum rate at each step, in force today. A school may pay more.

  1. Step 2 · top

    $133,009

    $3,830 a fortnight after tax

  2. Step 2

    $126,405

    $3,658 a fortnight after tax

  3. Step 2

    $117,561

    $3,428 a fortnight after tax

  4. Step 2

    $109,906

    $3,228 a fortnight after tax

  5. Step 2

    $105,583

    $3,115 a fortnight after tax

  6. Step 1

    $101,258

    $3,003 a fortnight after tax

  7. Step 1 · first year

    $94,155

    $2,817 a fortnight after tax

Bars start at $85,000 so the differences show.

The 1 school on this scale

  • Dhupuma Barker, East Arnhem

The 1 school on this scale

  • Dhupuma Barker, East Arnhem

Relief and casual pay

Agreement minimum. The school may pay more.

  • Casual Teacher 1: $470.77 a day Includes a 20% loading. Source
  • Casual Teacher 1: $235.39 a half day Includes a 20% loading. Source
  • Casual Teacher 2: $527.91 a day Includes a 20% loading. Source
  • Casual Teacher 2: $263.96 a half day Includes a 20% loading. Source
  • Casual Teacher 3: $587.81 a day Includes a 20% loading. Source
  • Casual Teacher 3: $293.90 a half day Includes a 20% loading. Source

Sources · 1 document

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  • Fair Work Commission: Independent Schools (Teachers) Cooperative Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2025 (AE528546) (as at 9 Apr 2025)

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