Victorian Public School Employees to Receive Significant Pay Increases and Improved Conditions

Victorian public school teachers, principals, and education support employees are set to receive the first of a series of significant pay increases, ranging from 28.3% to 32.4% over four years, as part of the new Victorian Government Schools Agreement 2026. The agreement, which includes back pay to August 10, 2026, also delivers important improvements to working conditions, such as reduced meetings for teachers, four professional practice days each year, and enhanced leave and flexible work arrangements.