A classification is the level allocated to the type of work that your employee is performing. Modern awards contain many different classifications, and these are defined in the award based on your employee’s job.
The Vehicle Award contains 4 different streams which apply to employees performing certain kinds of work. The table below highlights the award clauses that apply to each of the streams. This table also describes some, but not all, of the job titles that may be contained within the stream.
Check the relevant schedule and award clauses for details about the different classifications in each stream and the entitlements that employees receive.
| Vehicle industry repair, services & retail (RS&R) employees |
Schedule B |
Detailer, Driveway attendant, Parking attendant, Roadhouse attendant, Console operator, Service receptionist, Vehicle salesperson , Automotive electrician |
33 - 44
(Section 1) |
| Vehicle manufacturing employees |
Schedule C |
Machinist, Driver |
45 - 57
(Section 2) |
| Drafting, planning and technical employees |
Schedule C & 58.1 |
Engineering associate |
58 - 61
(Section 3) |
| Supervisory employees |
Schedule C & 62.2 |
Principal engineering trainer, Supervisor, Co-ordinator, Principal technical officer |
62
(Section 4) |
Note: Clauses 1-32 of the award apply to all employees, unless they are specifically excluded.
To find the right classification
You can use PayCheck Plus to help find the classification levels for your employees. If you are having difficulty, or prefer, you can also:
1. read through all of the classification descriptions in Schedules B and C of the Vehicle Award
2. select the most appropriate classification level based on the duties and skills performed by your employees, keeping in mind the most complex aspects of their job.