AEU Victoria 35% Pay Rise Update | Teaching Jobs
Latest on AEU Victoria teachers' 35% pay dispute: strike details, salary comparisons, workloads, and negotiations. Insights for educators in Victorian public s…
www.teachingjobs.com.auHere’s the latest on pay rise news for Victorian (Australia) teachers:
Key update
- An in-principle agreement was reported in mid-May 2026 securing pay increases of roughly 28.3% to 32.4% over four years, along with extra student-free days, ending a prolonged industrial dispute after rolling strikes and walk-offs. This was covered by major Australian outlets on May 14–15, 2026. [cite ][cite ]
Context and details
- The deal was described by government and union sources as delivering the “best paid” conditions in the country for teachers, with the exact percentage varying by role and experience. It followed extensive negotiations and paused planned strikes once the offer was put to union members. [cite ][cite ]
- Prior to the in-principle agreement, the Australian Education Union had been pushing for a 35% pay rise over three years and highlighted concerns about workload, class sizes, planning time, and pay competitiveness with other states (notably NSW). A sequence of strikes and the rejection of earlier offers occurred during 2025–early 2026. [cite ][cite ]
Other related coverage
- Reports from 2026 indicated ongoing union activity, including a 24-hour strike planned for March 24 in response to a government offer that unions deemed insufficient, and subsequent public communications highlighting the gap between offers and union demands. [cite ][cite ]
- Subsequent media releases suggested the government emphasized Victoria as having the highest-paid teachers in the nation, contingent on the final agreement being ratified by union members. [cite ][cite ]
What this means for you
- If you or someone you know teaches in Victoria, expect pay increases in the high-20s to low-30s percent range over four years, with additional student-free days as part of the package, subject to final union ratification. [cite ][cite ]
- The exact terms (e.g., progression scale, years of service, impact on other staff) may vary by role and entitlement, so check the latest from your school’s administration or your union representative for your specific schedule. [cite ][cite ]
Would you like me to pull the latest official statement from the Victorian Department of Education or the Victorian AEU page, or summarize the key provisions once the final ratification is announced? I can also provide a quick compare with pay offers in NSW and other states if that helps. [cite ]