Nikki

Hi

Me again, such a mad week!!! Quick question - Is $20 an hour about the going rate for admin?

Just been offered some work, will expand in my usual epic manner later, but flying out the door now and I am hoping when I get back I will have this question answered!!!

Thanks guys

Nikki

sparkley23

Yep that's about right. $19-23 p/h I'd say in Brisbane. Might be more in Sydney/Melbourne though.

C&R

In '99 when I temped in Melbourne I think I was on around $16 - 18 per hour, so yep, your quote seems to be ok!! Good luck!

JAYMAC

Sounds about right to me
Julia

Nomore

Thats not bad considering the crap wages here.

Nikki

Thanks for the replies guys!

I have been volunteering in a school which is run independently from the local high shools, but services local kids with behavior or learning issues. Anyway the volunteering (after 1 day!), led to the offer of a 2 day paid position.

Went in yesterday and met the people who run the admin, budget side of the centre who asked if I would like to take on some admin work, a few hours a week for $20!

I thought it might not be the best going rate, but it is 2 mins from my house, I get the school holidays and can go in to fit in with me, so that in itself is a bonus to the money!!

Thanks again

Nikki

Teabag

$20 is the average, most advertiser's say $18 - $25 but you usually end up with the $18

so go for it!

Nikki

Thanks Teabag, have taken it and hope it leads to some more hours as the paid employment is only for 2 and a bit days. Still it is better than nothing and it gets me out of the house.

After 15 years with a company and spending the last 6 hating every minute, I am pleased to be doing something I enjoy, even if it won't make me a millionaire!!! LOL

scallyuk

Employers are legally allowed to pay as little as 14.50(ish) per hour to new starters under the Clerical Award. And I know at least one that does
Check www.wageline.qld.gov.au for details of awards relevant to your industry.