Employees in the NSW public sector have varied allowance provisions according to the legislation and industrial award or agreement that applies to the type of job and employing agency.

Non-Public Service Groups

Employees should contact their agency’s Human Resource area for information about allowance provisions.

Public Service Groups

The Crown Employees (Public Service Conditions of Employment) Award 2009 contains provisions under Allowances and other matters: cls 34 – 52. Common allowances include:

• Community Language Allowance Scheme
• First Aid Allowances
• Higher Duties Allowances
• Home Office Allowances
• Home Telephone Subsidy
• Living Away From Home Allowances
• Meal Allowances
• Motor Vehicle Allowances
• On Call Allowances
• Remote Areas Allowances
• Travelling Allowances
• Other Allowances

The Personnel Handbook Chapter 7, Allowances provides further details about the provisions.