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ARA Electrical Engineering Services Pty Ltd enterprise agreement pay rates

This page lists the pay rates in the ARA Electrical Engineering Services Pty Ltd enterprise agreement (AE531261). The agreement was approved by the Fair Work Commission and sets the minimum pay for the staff it covers. The rates below are the agreement minimums; overtime, penalties and allowances can lift what you actually take home.

Who this agreement covers

ARA Electrical Engineering Services Pty Ltd (Wollongong Branch) single-enterprise agreement covering all employees in Schedule A classifications at the Unanderra NSW 2526 depot, performing electrical contracting work primarily in the Illawarra and Shoalhaven Region (Wollongong, Shellharbour, Kiama, Shoalhaven LGAs).

Rates last updated 22 May 2026.

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Agreement details

Code

AE531261

Industry

Electrical contracting industry

Ordinary hours

38 per week

Casual loading

Union

Communications, Electrical, Electronic, Energy, Information, Postal, Plumbing and Allied Services Union of Australia (CEPU - ETU Division)

Nominal expiry

5 October 2028

Roles covered

Some of the roles this agreement may cover at the ARA Electrical Engineering Services Pty Ltd. You can open any role to see its indicative rates.

Minimum pay rates

Full-time pay runs from $1,269.58 per week ($33.41 per hour) at the entry level up to $2,326.36 per week at the top, across 11 classifications. A few examples:

Classification	Weekly (full-time)	Per hour
Electrical Worker Grade 1Schedule A cl 1 / Schedule B - Grade 1 ($33.41/hr, $1,269.58/wk). Labourer not otherwise provided for, doing labouring work. Recognises hazards and carries out required SWMS/Tak...	$1,269.58	$33.41
Electrical Worker Grade 2Schedule A cl 2 / Schedule B - Grade 2 ($40.58/hr, $1,542.04/wk). Assists a tradesperson (not performing tradesperson work). Unskilled tasks as directed: cutting ducting/conduit...	$1,542.04	$40.58
Electrical Worker Grade 3Schedule A cl 3 / Schedule B - Grade 3 ($42.97/hr, $1,632.86/wk). Works under direction. Accredited scaffolder/rigger; or store work (materials/ordering/purchasing); or qualifie...	$1,632.86	$42.97

The rate for every classification, plus casual rates, is in the pay checker below.

What else it sets

Penalty rates for weekends, public holidays and overtime.
16 allowances (for example Tool Allowance (embedded), Meal Allowance, LAFHA Meals (Option 3)).

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Rates are sourced from Fair Work Commission data and shown as a guide. They can change, and your circumstances may differ. Verify against your payslip and the official instrument before acting. For advice, contact the Fair Work Ombudsman on 13 13 94 or a registered employment lawyer.