In 2018, a majority of employees voted ‘yes’ to the enterprise agreement. The enterprise agreement sets the terms and conditions of employment for all non-SES employees.

The enterprise agreement is supported by policies and guidelines that explain the terms and conditions of employment in Safe Work Australia. The enterprise agreement adheres to the requirements of the Australian Government Public Sector Workplace Bargaining Policy 2018 and has a nominal expiry date of 14 March 2022.