PayCheckR / Enterprise agreements / AE532845
This page lists the pay rates in the ARA Electrical Engineering Services Pty Ltd enterprise agreement (AE532845). 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.
Rates last updated 12 September 2026.
Full-time pay runs from $1,369.52 per week ($36.04 per hour) at the entry level up to $2,286.84 per week at the top, across 8 classifications. A few examples:
| Classification | Weekly (full-time) | Per hour |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1 Trades AssistantLevel 1 trades assistant: labourer/process worker; basic labouring, assisting tradespeople, hazard recognition/SWMS, basic testing and record keeping; excludes tradesperson work. | $1,369.52 | $36.04 |
| Level 2 Advanced Trades AssistantLevel 2 advanced trades assistant: Level 1 plus assistance with cable supports, chasing, cable installation, vegetation clearance, storework, licensed vehicles/plant, and superv... | $1,708.86 | $44.97 |
| Level 3 TradespersonLevel 3 tradesperson: appropriate electrical/electronics/instrumentation/refrigeration/linework trade qualification or equivalent; entry electrical, communications, refrigeratio... | $1,906.84 | $50.18 |
The rate for every classification, plus casual rates, is in the pay checker below.
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Check my payRates 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.