Security Services Industry Award 2020
Expert payroll solutions for security services organisations under the Security Services Industry Award
In short: Payroll.Net helps security companies pay guards and staff correctly under the Security Services Industry Award 2020 (MA000016). We manage shift penalties, rostering rules, allowances and compliance audits across Australia.
Security Award Expertise
The Security Services Award has unique compliance requirements. We specialise in navigating its intricacies.
Why Choose Our Security Compliance Services
Protect your organisation with specialist Security Award knowledge and compliance support
Security Award Expertise
Deep expertise in the Security Services Industry Award 2020, ensuring your organisation stays compliant with this specialized industrial instrument.
Award Interpretation
Expert guidance on security officer classifications, shift penalties, allowances, and licensing requirements specific to security operations.
Compliance Audits
Comprehensive payroll audits to identify and rectify Security Award compliance issues before they become costly problems.
Risk Mitigation
Proactive compliance strategies to protect your organisation from Fair Work investigations, underpayment claims, and reputational damage.
Our Security Compliance Services
Comprehensive support for every aspect of Security Award compliance
Security Award Classification
Navigate security officer classification levels from Level 1 through to senior control room operator.
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Shift Penalties & Allowances
Accurate calculation of all security-specific shift loadings and allowances.
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Security Compliance Audits
Comprehensive review of your payroll against Security Award requirements.
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System Configuration
Ensure your payroll system correctly interprets and applies Security Award rules.
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Comprehensive Security Payroll Solutions
Beyond compliance support, we offer complete payroll management solutions tailored for security services organisations.
Security Award: Common Questions
Who is covered by the Security Award?
It covers businesses providing security services, including guarding, patrols, crowd control, monitoring and cash-in-transit, and their employees.
What are common Security Award payroll errors?
Common errors include missed night and weekend penalties, incorrect overtime across roster cycles, and missed first aid or other allowances.
How does Payroll.Net help with the Security Award?
We review how your employees are classified, check every pay rate, allowance and penalty against the Security Award, set up your payroll system to calculate them correctly, and can run your payroll for you. We work with employers across Australia and New Zealand.
What happens if we underpay staff under the Security Award?
Underpayments must be back-paid, and the Fair Work Ombudsman can issue penalties. Since 2025, intentional wage underpayment can also be a criminal offence. A payroll audit finds problems early so you can fix them before they grow.
Does paying above the award mean we are compliant?
Not always. Paying a higher hourly rate does not automatically cover penalty rates, overtime, allowances or loadings. Each pay period must be tested against what the Security Award requires.
Ensure Security Award Compliance Today
Don't risk costly underpayment claims. Get expert Security Award compliance support from specialists who understand your sector.
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