MA000016

MA000016: security services payroll rules

MA000016 covers security officers, with rotating shift penalties, broken shift allowances, minimum engagement periods and permanent night shift provisions. Project Payroll interprets all of it from approved roster hours, so guards are paid right without a spreadsheet.

Clause by clause

What the award says, and what we do with it

  • Classifications

    What it does
    Security Officer levels 1–5
    How we apply it
    Mapped per worker
  • Shift penalties

    What it does
    Afternoon, night, weekend rates
    How we apply it
    Interpreted from actual shift start and end times
  • Broken shifts

    What it does
    Allowance and span limits
    How we apply it
    Detected from the shift pattern automatically
  • Minimum engagement

    What it does
    Shortest payable shift
    How we apply it
    Applied where actual hours fall short
  • Permanent night shift

    What it does
    Higher loading
    How we apply it
    Applied from the roster pattern, not a manual flag

MA000016 questions

Are broken shift allowances applied automatically?

Yes, from the shift pattern rather than a manual note.

How are casual guards handled?

Casual loading is applied and interacted with penalties as the award requires.

Do you handle site-specific agreements?

Yes, built and maintained by us at no extra charge.

Is overnight support available?

Yes, 24/7 and free.

Reviewed August 2026. General information about MA000016, not legal advice — always check the current award text and your agreement.