John Paul College Ltd trading as John Paul College

[2025] FWCA 3477

[2025] FWCA 3477

FAIR WORK COMMISSION

DECISION

Fair Work Act 2009

s.185 - Application for approval of a single-enterprise agreement

John Paul College Ltd trading as John Paul College

(AG2025/2983)

JOHN PAUL COLLEGE ENTERPRISE BARGAINING AGREEMENT 2025

Educational services
DEPUTY PRESIDENT BUTLER	BRISBANE, 17 OCTOBER 2025

Application for approval of the John Paul College Enterprise Bargaining Agreement 2025

1. John Paul College Ltd trading as John Paul College (“the Employer”) has applied for approval of an enterprise agreement known as John Paul College Enterprise Bargaining Agreement 2025 (“the Agreement”). The Application was made under section 185 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (“the Fair Work Act”). The Agreement is a single enterprise agreement.

1. Noting clause 1.3.4 of the Agreement, I am satisfied that the more beneficial entitlements of the National Employment Standards (“NES”) in the Fair Work Act will prevail where there is an inconsistency between the Agreement and the NES.

1. The Employer says, and I accept, that teacher aides are not required to work on the weekends. 

1. In light of the foregoing, and after having regard to the Statement of Principles on Genuine Agreement as well as the application and declarations filed in this matter, I am satisfied that each of the requirements of sections 186, 187, and 188 of the Fair Work Act as are relevant to this application for approval have been met.

1. The Independent Education Union of Australia (IEUA) lodged a declaration in the prescribed form¹ giving notice under s.183 of the Fair Work Act that it wants the Agreement to cover it. In accordance with subsection 201(2) of the Fair Work Act, I note the Agreement covers the IEUA.

1. The Agreement is approved and will operate in accordance with section 54 of the Fair Work Act. The nominal expiry date of the Agreement is 30 June 2029.

DEPUTY PRESIDENT

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