PayCheckR / Enterprise agreements / AE526202

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 Bulk Central Pty Ltd infrastructure maintenance workers on the company's South Australian and Northern Territory rail corridors (track maintenance, welding, track inspection, plant). 6 Infrastructure Maintenance Worker levels plus 4 apprentice years (60-90% of Level 3, cl 37.11).

Rates last updated 7 October 2026.

See how your pay compares to this agreement
It's free, takes a couple of minutes, and there's no account needed to start.
Check my pay

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

Roles covered

Some of the roles this agreement may cover at the Aurizon Operations Ltd. You can open any role to see its indicative rates.

Minimum pay rates

Full-time pay runs from $938.67 per week ($24.70 per hour) at the entry level up to $1,752.56 per week at the top, across 10 classifications. A few examples:

ClassificationWeekly (full-time)Per hour
Apprentice - Year 1Apprentice in year 1 of the apprenticeship: 60% of the Base Rate of Pay for a Level 3 Tradesperson (cl 37.11). Apprenticeships are fixed-term engagements (cl 8.13-8.14): no casu...$938.67$24.70
Apprentice - Year 2Apprentice in year 2 of the apprenticeship: 70% of the Base Rate of Pay for a Level 3 Tradesperson (cl 37.11). Apprenticeships are fixed-term engagements (cl 8.13-8.14): no casu...$1,095.12$28.82
Apprentice - Year 3Apprentice in year 3 of the apprenticeship: 80% of the Base Rate of Pay for a Level 3 Tradesperson (cl 37.11). Apprenticeships are fixed-term engagements (cl 8.13-8.14): no casu...$1,251.56$32.94

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.
  • 3 allowances (for example First Aid Allowance, Overtime Meal Allowance, Remote Locality Allowance).

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

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.