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Birdon Pty Ltd enterprise agreement pay rates

This page lists the pay rates in the Birdon Pty Ltd enterprise agreement (AE532378). 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

Non-propelled dredging operations agreement covering Birdon Pty Limited (Dredging Division) employees Australia-wide.

Rates last updated 6 July 2026.

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Agreement details

Code

AE532378

Industry

Dredging

Ordinary hours

38 per week

Casual loading

25%

Nominal expiry

30 September 2029

Minimum pay rates

Full-time pay runs from $1,167.36 per week ($30.72 per hour) at the entry level up to $2,264.80 per week at the top, across 14 classifications. A few examples:

Classification	Weekly (full-time)	Per hour
Level 1 - Dredging Assistant (Day)(Source: cl 11(a)-(b), 'Oct-25' column, Day rate. Award classification 'Dredgehand' -- trainee dredge operator (<6 weeks experience), dredge operator's assistant, pipe handlers,...	$1,167.36	$30.72
Level 1 - Dredging Assistant (Night)(Source: cl 11(a)-(b), 'Oct-25' column, Night rate -- bakes in a shift-loading premium (~30% over Day rate). Same Award classification 'Dredgehand' as the Day stream. Permanent ...	$1,517.72	$39.94
Level 2 - Plant Operator (Day)(Source: cl 11(a)-(b), 'Oct-25' column, Day rate. Award classification 'Crane Operator/Mechanical' -- dredge operators (6+ weeks experience) plus operators of non-dredging plant...	$1,288.20	$33.90

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What else it sets

Penalty rates for weekends, public holidays and overtime.
2 allowances (for example Travel Allowance - Overnight Away, Annual Leave Loading).

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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.