Supervisor or agency manager: check your award classification

Does a management diploma automatically change my pay level?

No. Fair Work’s award distinguishes supervisory work from in-charge responsibility. Coverage, duties and appointment matter, rather than the qualification alone.

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

What could change your decision?

• Level 3 covers supervision.
• Level 4 includes appointed statutory-compliance responsibility.
• Check any applicable agreement and exclusions.

What should you compare?

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

• Actual duties
• Authority
• Appointment
• Award coverage
• Classification
• Current minimums

What still needs checking?

No individual salary or award coverage decision has been made.

What is your next step?

Compare your job description with Schedule A and seek a classification check if needed.

Which sources support this guide?

• Real Estate Industry Award MA000106 · 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?

• Hiring your first administrator: check the right award
• Commission-only pay: a manager’s eligibility checklist

Qualification structure · State and territory pathways