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Bendigo Rail Workshops Pty Ltd enterprise agreement pay rates

This page lists the pay rates in the Bendigo Rail Workshops Pty Ltd enterprise agreement (AE531728). 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

Bendigo Rail Workshops Pty Ltd EA 2025 covers rail workshop / rolling stock employees at Bendigo Sites (175 Murphy Street, East Bendigo + Gate 6 Gladstone Street, Bendigo). 3 base classifications (cl 18): Semi-skilled Employee, Tradesperson, Team Leader.

Rates last updated 7 October 2026.

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Agreement details

Code
AE531728
Industry
Manufacturing and associated industries
Ordinary hours
38 per week
Casual loading
25%
Union
AMWU; CEPU
Nominal expiry
12 January 2029

Roles covered

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

Minimum pay rates

Full-time pay runs from $896.42 per week ($23.59 per hour) at the entry level up to $1,936.48 per week at the top, across 15 classifications. A few examples:

ClassificationWeekly (full-time)Per hour
Apprentice Year 1 (Adult, 21+)Apprentice Year 1 (Adult, 21+) - 82.6% of Tradesperson rate ($47.19/hr from the first full pay period on or after 1 July 2026; $44.94/hr before) per cl 13.4 = $38.97/hr ($37.12 ...$1,480.86$38.97
Apprentice Year 1 (Junior, pre-Year 12)Apprentice Year 1 (Junior, pre-Year 12) - 50% of Tradesperson rate ($47.19/hr from the first full pay period on or after 1 July 2026; $44.94/hr before) per cl 13.4 = $23.59/hr (...$896.42$23.59
Apprentice Year 1 (Junior, Year 12 completed)Apprentice Year 1 (Junior, Year 12 completed) - 55.00000000000001% of Tradesperson rate ($47.19/hr from the first full pay period on or after 1 July 2026; $44.94/hr before) per ...$986.10$25.95

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.
  • 8 allowances (for example First Aid Allowance, Supper Meal Allowance, Breakfast Meal 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.