If you want to modify an existing Modern Award, it is best practice to create a new award and do the modifications to the newly created award as any modifications done to Modern Awards will be overwritten when you import the annual updates.
When you need to create a new Award, it is easier to copy from an existing Award and then make the (minor) changes you need to make.
To create a new Award:
Go to Setup, Awards, and then select Add on the Awards screen.
The New Award Wizard will open, and click Next.
Enter a name for this new Award. It is recommended to place a reference point in this field to identify which Employees this Award is intended for. e.g. Full Time, Salary, etc., Next.
Tick Copy Existing Award File and choose the award from the dropdown menu, you want to copy from. Select an Award from the drop-down that is similar to the one you want to create to minimise the amount of editing you will need to do after the creation of the new Award. Once the Existing Award is selected, Next.
On the confirmation screen, check that the information is correct. If the details are not correct, select Back. If the details are correct, tick the Details Correct box, Next, and Finish.
The Award will now open up on the General Information screen. You now have the opportunity to go through the screens in the Award and make any changes necessary.
For the employees who need to move onto the new Award, you need to go into each of these employees' details and change them to the new award.
In Employee, Employment, Employment, click the Change Award button and select the new award.
Please refer to the article How do I change an Employee’s Award for further information regarding changing an employee’s award and the importance of dates when changing an award.