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Ararat Rural City Council and Central Goldfields Shire Council enterprise agreement pay rates

This page lists the pay rates in the Ararat Rural City Council and Central Goldfields Shire Council enterprise agreement (AE532042). 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

Joint single-interest employer enterprise agreement for TWO Victorian councils - Ararat Rural City Council and Central Goldfields Shire Council - consolidating their two former EAs.

Rates last updated 23 July 2026.

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Agreement details

Code

AE532042

Industry

Local government industry

Ordinary hours

38 per week

Casual loading

25%

Union

Australian Services Union / bargaining representatives (single interest employer agreement)

Nominal expiry

30 June 2027

Roles covered

Some of the roles this agreement may cover at the Ararat Rural City Council and Central Goldfields Shire Council. You can open any role to see its indicative rates.

Minimum pay rates

Full-time pay runs from $1,230.74 per week ($32.39 per hour) at the entry level up to $2,701.09 per week at the top, across 60 classifications. A few examples:

Classification	Weekly (full-time)	Per hour
Ararat Rural City - Band 1AArarat Rural City Council, Band 1A. Weekly minimum $ 1230.74 (July 2026 column (latest step <= 2026-07-23; +3.5%-or-$50 per front matter); Ararat Rural City Appendix table).	$1,230.74	$32.39
Ararat Rural City - Band 1BArarat Rural City Council, Band 1B. Weekly minimum $ 1242.66 (July 2026 column (latest step <= 2026-07-23; +3.5%-or-$50 per front matter); Ararat Rural City Appendix table).	$1,242.66	$32.70
Ararat Rural City - Band 1CArarat Rural City Council, Band 1C. Weekly minimum $ 1254.59 (July 2026 column (latest step <= 2026-07-23; +3.5%-or-$50 per front matter); Ararat Rural City Appendix table).	$1,254.59	$33.02

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.
5 allowances (for example Availability Allowance (Ararat), First Aid Allowance (Ararat), Meal Allowance (Overtime, first break) (Ararat)).

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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.