Bulletin 9 - revised offer for new enterprise agreement - issued March 2026

In my update on 19 December 2025, I advised that I had made a revised 'without prejudice' offer for a new NTPS Fire and Rescue Service Enterprise Agreement. I am pleased to advise that following genuine consideration of all feedback from the union to the offer and continued negotiations, I have made improvements to the offer for a new NTPS Fire and Rescue Service 2025 - 2029 Enterprise Agreement.

The offer provides 3% per annum salary increase over the 4-year agreement, providing real compounding wages growth of 12.55% over the term of the agreement.

If this offer is accepted when put to a vote, salary increased will be applied as follows:

• 3% from first full pay period commencing on or after 7 November 2025 (20 November 2025)
• 3% from first full pay period commencing on or after 7 November 2026
• 3% from first full pay period commencing on or after 7 November 2027
• 3% from first full pay period commencing on or after 7 November 2028

To ensure employees can access the new terms, conditions of employment, and allowances as soon as possible, I believe it is now time to provide employees with the opportunity to have their say on the revised Agreement.

Offer details and back pay commitment

This offer reflects a genuine effort to listen and respond to your concerns. It balances operational requirements and delivers an agreement that supports the vital work you do every day and ensures NTFRS remains one of the most competitive fire services in the country.

If this offer is agreed to and endorsed when put to a vote, it will be back paid to 20 November 2025.

Read the full details of the improved offer PDF (468.4 KB).

Take the time to review what’s included so you can see exactly what is included in this offer.

In the interest of enabling employees access to the range of improved terms and conditions contained within the full offer as soon as possible, and in light of the already nationally competitive terms and conditions available to fire fighters in the NT, I would encourage you to support this offer.

Next steps

On 4 March 2026, you will be sent information regarding the proposed NTPS Fire and Rescue Service 2025 - 2029 Enterprise Agreement, including a link to the proposed agreement and an explanatory document highlighting the changes compared to your current agreement.

Hard copies of these documents will also be available throughout your workplace. This will provide you the opportunity to understand the offer and see what changes are proposed.

The ballot process will be conducted by Vero Engagement and Voting Solutions PTY LTD (Vero), and you will be sent an email by Vero on 13 March 2026 which will provide your unique login credentials and details about how to cast your confidential vote.

Ballot timeline

The ballot process will be conducted online by Vero Engagement and Voting Solutions PTY LTD (Vero) and the timeline is as follows:

The ballot count will be conducted at the Vero Voting office (5/100 Railway Road, Subiaco WA 6008). I will advise employees of the ballot result via a Bulletin and a notice on the enterprise bargaining webpage for the NTPS Fire and Rescue Service Enterprise Agreement Negotiations.

More information about the bargaining process

Bargaining updates in relation to the bargaining process will be posted to the OCPE webpage at Enterprise Agreement Negotiations.

Information on bargaining in general can be obtained on the Fair Work Commission website or call their information on 1300 799 675.

Find out more information on the Northern Territory Public Sector Bargaining Policy 2025-2028.

Nicole Hurwood
Commissioner for Public Employment
March 2026