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Ara Fire Protection Services Pty Limited enterprise agreement pay rates

This page lists the pay rates in the Ara Fire Protection Services Pty Limited enterprise agreement (AE531139). 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 Fire Protection SA-based fire system inspection, testing and repair services. 5 grade structure (Fire Tech / Tester). 38hr/wk, 25% casual loading (cl 3.2.3).

Rates last updated 22 May 2026.

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Agreement details

Code
AE531139
Industry
Fire fighting services
Ordinary hours
38 per week
Casual loading
25%
Union
CBUS-aligned (Construction and Building Unions)
Nominal expiry
1 July 2029

Minimum pay rates

Full-time pay runs from $1,184.08 per week ($31.16 per hour) at the entry level up to $1,624.88 per week at the top, across 5 classifications. A few examples:

ClassificationWeekly (full-time)Per hour
Grade 1Grade 1 (cl 4.1 1/7/25 col, $31.16/hr). Rate includes industry, tool, special and follow-the-job allowances.$1,184.08$31.16
Grade 2Grade 2 (cl 4.1 1/7/25 col, $33.24/hr). Rate includes industry, tool, special and follow-the-job allowances.$1,263.12$33.24
Grade 3Grade 3 (cl 4.1 1/7/25 col, $37.40/hr). Rate includes industry, tool, special and follow-the-job allowances.$1,421.20$37.40

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.
  • 13 allowances (for example Meal Allowance, Stand-by Allowance, Telephone Rental Allowance).

The exact penalty multipliers and allowance amounts are applied when you check your pay.

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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.