Award coverage for a school uniform shop or canteen depends on the industry coverage of the employer.

Uniform shop or canteen operated by a school

A school uniform shop or canteen that’s operated by a school is covered by the Education Services (Schools) General Staff Award.

Uniform shop or canteen not operated by a school

An employer other than a school, for instance a school-based organisation, isn’t covered by the Education Services (Schools) General Staff Award.

What is a school-based organisation?

A school-based organisation is a body that provides advice and services to a government school. They’re generally made up of parents and teachers at the school but may also include community members.

More information on the different types of school organisations and how they operate in different Australian states can be found in What is a school-based organisation?

School uniform shop

An employer (other than a school) that operates a school uniform shop is covered by the Retail Award.

This includes uniform shops that are located on school grounds or in retail shopping centres.

School canteen

An employer (other than a school) that operates a school canteen or tuck shop is covered by the Fast Food Award.