HUNTER CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (PROFESSIONAL AND OPERATIONAL STAFF) ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT 2026-2027

Application for approval of the Hunter Christian School (Professional and Operational Staff) Enterprise Agreement 2026-2027 - Application is approved.

[1] Pursuant to s 185 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (the Act), an application has been made by the Association of Independent Schools NSW T/A Isnsw (the Applicant) for the approval of a single enterprise agreement, known as the Hunter Christian School (Professional and Operational Staff) Enterprise Agreement 2026-2027 (the Agreement).

[2] I am satisfied that each of the requirements of ss 186 - 188 of the Act as are relevant to this application for approval have been met.

[3] I note that the Agreement contains an NES precedence clause at cl 3.2 of the Agreement, and this clause will be relied upon in the event of any inconsistency between this Agreement and the National Employment Standards.

[4] The Independent Education Union of Australia, being the bargaining representative for the Agreement, has given notice under s 183 of the Act that it wants the Agreement to cover it. In accordance with s 201(2) of the Act, I note my approval for the Agreement to cover the organisation.

[5] In accordance with s 54 of the Act, The Agreement is approved and will operate from 6 April 2026. The nominal expiry date of the Agreement is 31 January 2028.

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