Hiring your first administrator: check the right award

Will every agency employee be covered by the Real Estate Award?

Not always. Fair Work says employees doing only clerical work can fall under the Clerks Award. Classify the actual role before setting conditions.

Official sources checked 2026-10-08 · Guide prepared 2026-10-09

What could change your decision?

• A property business name does not decide every employee’s coverage.
• Mixed duties need careful review.
• Check applicable agreements as well.

What should you compare?

Use the same fields for each option. Record the source and any unanswered question alongside your notes.

• Actual duties
• Industry
• Occupation
• Exclusions
• Agreement
• Classification

What still needs checking?

A mixed-role coverage decision requires the full facts.

What is your next step?

Draft the duties first, then use Fair Work guidance to identify the correct coverage.

Which sources support this guide?

• Fair Work clerical work in real estate · checked 2026-10-08
• Fair Work Real Estate Award summary · checked 2026-10-08

Prepared from official-source research as a concise student guide. Check current regulator requirements before acting. No named human author or professional review is claimed.

Where can you go next?

• Supervisor or agency manager: check your award classification
• Commission-only pay: a manager’s eligibility checklist

Qualification structure · State and territory pathways