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Aurizon Operations Ltd enterprise agreement pay rates

This page lists the pay rates in the Aurizon Operations Ltd enterprise agreement (AE526202). 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

Aurizon's Infrastructure Maintenance Workers in the SA/NT Bulk Central rail network (track, signals, civil works). 6 levels x 4 service tiers (commencement / 12mo / 24mo / 36mo). Standard rail-industry penalty pattern: Saturday 1.5x first 4hrs / 2.0x after, Sunday 2.0x, OT 1.7x (non-shift) or 2.0x (shift), Sun OT 2.0x, PH OT 3.4x. Indexation: +6% commencement, +6% 12mo, +3.5% 24mo + 36mo. Shift workers receive 5wk annual leave + 20% leave loading.

Rates last updated 26 August 2026.

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Agreement details

Code

AE526202

Industry

Rail industry

Ordinary hours

38 per week

Casual loading

25%

Union

Australian Rail, Tram and Bus Industry Union (RTBU)

Nominal expiry

1 October 2028

Minimum pay rates

Full-time pay runs from $1,283.64 per week ($33.78 per hour) at the entry level up to $1,813.74 per week at the top, across 24 classifications. A few examples:

Classification	Weekly (full-time)	Per hour
Level 1 (12mo)Infrastructure Maintenance Worker Level 1 at 12mo of service. Per clause 38.2.	$1,360.78	$35.81
Level 1 (24mo)Infrastructure Maintenance Worker Level 1 at 24mo of service. Per clause 38.2.	$1,408.28	$37.06
Level 1 (36mo)Infrastructure Maintenance Worker Level 1 at 36mo of service. Per clause 38.2.	$1,457.68	$38.36

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.
6 allowances (for example On Call Allowance (Sat/Sun/PH/RDO), Travel Meal - Breakfast, On Call Allowance (Mon-Fri)).

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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.