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Austchrome Pty Ltd enterprise agreement pay rates

This page lists the pay rates in the Austchrome Pty Ltd enterprise agreement (AE531961). 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

Austchrome Pty Ltd (ABN 96 061 781 753) - hard-chrome plating / thermal spray / hydraulic reconditioning plant at Mackay QLD (a Sime Darby Industrial Services business).

Rates last updated 21 July 2026.

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Agreement details

Code

AE531961

Industry

Manufacturing and associated industries

Ordinary hours

38 per week

Casual loading

25%

Union

Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union (AMWU)

Nominal expiry

30 June 2028

Roles covered

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

Minimum pay rates

Full-time pay runs from $926.44 per week ($24.38 per hour) at the entry level up to $1,999.56 per week at the top, across 16 classifications. A few examples:

Classification	Weekly (full-time)	Per hour
Adult Apprentice Year 1Adult Apprentice Year 1 (Appendix 1, cl 11.7) - paid 55% of Level 6 (cl 11.7(e)). Ordinary Hourly Rate $25.79/hr, 1 July 2026 column (current as at 2026-07-21; +3.0% tier). Empl...	$980.02	$25.79
Adult Apprentice Year 2Adult Apprentice Year 2 (Appendix 1, cl 11.7) - paid 65% of Level 6 (cl 11.7(e)). Ordinary Hourly Rate $30.48/hr, 1 July 2026 column (current as at 2026-07-21; +3.0% tier). Empl...	$1,158.24	$30.48
Adult Apprentice Year 3Adult Apprentice Year 3 (Appendix 1, cl 11.7) - paid 75% of Level 6 (cl 11.7(e)). Ordinary Hourly Rate $35.17/hr, 1 July 2026 column (current as at 2026-07-21; +3.0% tier). Empl...	$1,336.46	$35.17

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 Confined Space Allowance, First Aid Allowance, Relief Leading Hand Allowance).

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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.