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NT Physical Officer Salary Scales

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8 bandsCurrent rates from Aug 2026
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Physical stream

8 bands · $63,931–$125,458

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Notes

  • ·Rates effective 13 August 2026 — NTPS Enterprise Agreement 2025–2029
  • ·Employees progress one pay point after 12 months of continuous service
  • ·Next scheduled increase: ~3% on 12 August 2027
  • ·AO1 classification removed after classification review

Salaries are indicative and based on publicly available data. Verify with your agency HR for accurate, role-specific information.

Salary Snapshot

NT Physical Officers salary bands, shown per year.

Entry salary

$63,931

Physical Officer 2 (PH2)

Top salary

$125,458

Physical Officer 9 (PH9)

Midpoint band

$88,346

Physical Officer 6 (PH6)

Classifications

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$85,867 to $90,824
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$69,555
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$10,602
$37,768Public service spectrum$862,213

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Physical Officer 7 (PH7)Northern Territory Public Service
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Physical Officer 7 (PH7)
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Salary range
$93,674 to $98,332
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$1,668 above this range.
Closest published increment: Pay Point 3 · $98,332
Physical Officer 8 (PH8)
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$102,505 to $110,267
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$2,505 below this range.
Closest published increment: Pay Point 1 · $102,505
Physical Officer 6 (PH6)
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$85,867 to $90,824
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$9,176 above this range.
Closest published increment: Pay Point 3 · $90,824

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About the NT Physical Officers Stream

The Northern Territory Physical Officers stream covers 8 classification levels, from Physical Officer 2 (PH2) ($63,931) to Physical Officer 9 (PH9) ($125,458). Salaries are set under the NTPS Enterprise Agreement 2025–2029, effective 13 August 2026.

Superannuation: NT public sector employees receive 12% employer superannuation.

Scheduled pay increases under the NTPS Enterprise Agreement 2025–2029: ~3% on 12 Aug 2027, ~3.6% on 10 Aug 2028. Agreement expires 10 August 2029.

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Effective date

Rates effective 13 August 2026 — NTPS Enterprise Agreement 2025–2029

Progression

Employees progress one pay point after 12 months of continuous service

Scheduled change

Next scheduled increase: ~3% on 12 August 2027

Classification note

AO1 classification removed after classification review

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What is the Physical Officer 2 (PH2) salary?

A Physical Officers Physical Officer 2 (PH2) earns $63,931 to $66,697 per year as set by the NTPS Enterprise Agreement 2025–2029. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $53,000–$55,000 per year. This classification covers entry level physical/trades officer roles. NT employees receive 12% employer superannuation.

What is the Physical Officer 3 (PH3) salary?

A Physical Officers Physical Officer 3 (PH3) earns $67,945 to $70,839 per year as set by the NTPS Enterprise Agreement 2025–2029. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $56,000–$58,000 per year. This classification covers physical officer roles. NT employees receive 12% employer superannuation.

What is the Physical Officer 4 (PH4) salary?

A Physical Officers Physical Officer 4 (PH4) earns $72,128 to $76,115 per year as set by the NTPS Enterprise Agreement 2025–2029. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $59,000–$61,000 per year. This classification covers experienced physical officer roles. NT employees receive 12% employer superannuation.

What is the Physical Officer 5 (PH5) salary?

A Physical Officers Physical Officer 5 (PH5) earns $79,664 to $83,463 per year as set by the NTPS Enterprise Agreement 2025–2029. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $64,000–$66,000 per year. This classification covers senior trades and physical officer roles. NT employees receive 12% employer superannuation.

What is the Physical Officer 6 (PH6) salary?

A Physical Officers Physical Officer 6 (PH6) earns $85,867 to $90,824 per year as set by the NTPS Enterprise Agreement 2025–2029. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $68,000–$71,000 per year. This classification covers advanced physical officer roles. NT employees receive 12% employer superannuation.

What is the Physical Officer 7 (PH7) salary?

A Physical Officers Physical Officer 7 (PH7) earns $93,674 to $98,332 per year as set by the NTPS Enterprise Agreement 2025–2029. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $73,000–$76,000 per year. This classification covers leading hand and senior physical officer roles. NT employees receive 12% employer superannuation.

What is the Physical Officer 8 (PH8) salary?

A Physical Officers Physical Officer 8 (PH8) earns $102,505 to $110,267 per year as set by the NTPS Enterprise Agreement 2025–2029. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $79,000–$83,000 per year. This classification covers supervisor and specialist physical officer roles. NT employees receive 12% employer superannuation.

What is the Physical Officer 9 (PH9) salary?

A Physical Officers Physical Officer 9 (PH9) earns $114,282 to $125,458 per year as set by the NTPS Enterprise Agreement 2025–2029. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $86,000–$93,000 per year. This classification covers senior supervisor and lead physical officer roles. NT employees receive 12% employer superannuation.

What roles are in the NT Physical Officers stream?

The NT Physical Officers stream covers manual, trades, and operational roles including maintenance workers, gardeners, cleaners, drivers, and park management staff employed by NT Government agencies. The stream runs from Physical Officer 2 (PH2) through to Physical Officer 9 (PH9) for senior operational and trades roles.

What is the salary range for NT Physical Officers in 2026?

Under the NTPS Enterprise Agreement 2025–2029 effective 13 August 2026, NT Physical Officers range from $63,931 at PH2 through to $125,458 at Physical Officer 9. Most physical officers in the PH4–PH6 range earn between $72,000 and $91,000. Darwin locality allowances apply on top of base salary for Darwin-based staff.

How does NT Physical Officer pay compare to other states?

NT Physical Officer salaries at mid-range (PH4–PH6: $72,000–$91,000) are broadly comparable to Queensland Operational stream OO Level 4–6 and WA General Division Level 3–5 for equivalent trade and maintenance roles. The NT locality allowance and additional Darwin-based annual leave entitlements (25 days versus 20 days in other states) add meaningful value to the total package.