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Asahi Beverages Pty Ltd enterprise agreement pay rates

This page lists the pay rates in the Asahi Beverages Pty Ltd enterprise agreement (AE526099). 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

Asahi Beverages Heathwood QLD distribution / warehousing site (Brisbane south-west DC, formerly Foster's).

Rates last updated 26 August 2026.

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Agreement details

Code

AE526099

Industry

Food, beverages and tobacco manufacturing industry

Ordinary hours

38 per week

Casual loading

25%

Union

United Workers' Union (UWU)

Nominal expiry

30 June 2027

Minimum pay rates

Full-time pay runs from $1,066.66 per week ($28.07 per hour) at the entry level up to $1,459.20 per week at the top, across 5 classifications. A few examples:

Classification	Weekly (full-time)	Per hour
Level 1 - Entry/OperationalLevel 1, $28.07/hr (App B Table 1, 1 Jul 2025 column - current rate as at 2026-06-01; next step $29.19/hr from 1 Jul 2026). New starter / operational entry; minimum 6 months and...	$1,066.66	$28.07
Level 2 - OperationalLevel 2, $31.14/hr (App B Table 1, 1 Jul 2025 column). Competent in all Level 1 plus: 6 months satisfactory performance at Level 1 (after probation period); performs all duties ...	$1,183.32	$31.14
Level 3 - Operational (Independent / Forklift Licensed)Level 3, $33.06/hr (App B Table 1, 1 Jul 2025 column). On completion of competency assessments and assessed for Level 2. Competent in all Level 2 plus: works independently and c...	$1,256.28	$33.06

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.
11 allowances (for example Night Shift Loading (App E 24/7), Annual Leave Loading, Day Shift Loading Mon-Wed (App D 24/6)).

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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.