NT Physical Officer Salary Scales
Physical
Physical stream
8 bands · $62,069–$121,804
Notes
- ·Rates effective 17 November 2025 — NTPS Enterprise Agreement 2025–2029
- ·Employees progress one pay point after 12 months of continuous service
- ·Next scheduled increase: ~3% on 13 August 2026
- ·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
$62,069
Physical Officer 2 (PH2)
Top salary
$121,804
Physical Officer 9 (PH9)
Midpoint band
$85,773
Physical Officer 6 (PH6)
Classifications
8
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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) ($62,069) to Physical Officer 9 (PH9) ($121,804). Salaries are set under the NTPS Enterprise Agreement 2025–2029, effective 17 November 2025.
Superannuation: NT public sector employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
Scheduled pay increases under the NTPS Enterprise Agreement 2025–2029: ~3% on 13 Aug 2026, ~3% on 12 Aug 2027, ~3.6% on 10 Aug 2028. Agreement expires 10 August 2029.
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Effective date
Rates effective 17 November 2025 — NTPS Enterprise Agreement 2025–2029
Progression
Employees progress one pay point after 12 months of continuous service
Scheduled change
Next scheduled increase: ~3% on 13 August 2026
Classification note
AO1 classification removed after classification review
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Physical Officer 2 (PH2) salary?
A Physical Officers Physical Officer 2 (PH2) earns $62,069 to $64,754 per year as set by the NTPS Enterprise Agreement 2025–2029. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $51,000–$53,000 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 $65,966 to $68,776 per year as set by the NTPS Enterprise Agreement 2025–2029. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $54,000–$56,000 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 $70,027 to $73,898 per year as set by the NTPS Enterprise Agreement 2025–2029. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $57,000–$59,000 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 $77,344 to $81,032 per year as set by the NTPS Enterprise Agreement 2025–2029. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $62,000–$64,000 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 $83,366 to $88,179 per year as set by the NTPS Enterprise Agreement 2025–2029. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $66,000–$69,000 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 $90,946 to $95,468 per year as set by the NTPS Enterprise Agreement 2025–2029. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $71,000–$74,000 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 $99,519 to $107,055 per year as set by the NTPS Enterprise Agreement 2025–2029. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $77,000–$81,000 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 $110,953 to $121,804 per year as set by the NTPS Enterprise Agreement 2025–2029. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $84,000–$91,000 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 2025?
Under the NTPS Enterprise Agreement effective 17 November 2025, NT Physical Officers range from $62,069 at PH2 through to $121,804 at Physical Officer 9. Most physical officers in the PH4–PH6 range earn between $75,000 and $97,000. 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: $75,000–$97,000) 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.