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Caruso Trading Trust (the Trustee for) T/As Caruso Bricklaying Pty Ltd enterprise agreement pay rates

This page lists the pay rates in the Caruso Trading Trust (the Trustee for) T/As Caruso Bricklaying Pty Ltd enterprise agreement (AE529482). 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

Victorian state-wide pattern agreement between Caruso Trading Trust (the Trustee for) T/As Caruso Bricklaying Pty Ltd (ABN 17 631 727 039, 72-76 Ryrie Street Geelong VIC 3220; signed Benito Caruso, Director, 16 June 2025) and the Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union Victorian Construction and General Division (Zachary Smith, Executive Officer, signed 16 June 2025).

Rates last updated 23 July 2026.

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Agreement details

Code

AE529482

Industry

Building, metal and civil construction industries

Ordinary hours

36 per week

Casual loading

25%

Union

Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union (CFMEU) - Victorian Construction and General Division

Nominal expiry

2 July 2027

Minimum pay rates

Full-time pay runs from $2,039.40 per week ($56.65 per hour) at the entry level up to $2,331.00 per week at the top, across 5 classifications. A few examples:

Classification	Weekly (full-time)	Per hour
CW1 - Grade 3 Trades Labourer (92.4%)Construction Worker Level 1 - Grade 3 Trades Labourer (Appendix A + Appendix B Section 3). 92.4% of CW3 100% trade rate. Hourly $56.65, weekly $2039.40 per Appendix B Section 3 ...	$2,039.40	$56.65
CW2 - Grade 2 Scaffolder (96%)Construction Worker Level 2 - Grade 2 Scaffolder (Appendix A + Appendix B Section 3). 96% of CW3 100% trade rate. Hourly $58.46, weekly $2104.56 per Appendix B Section 3 '1 Febr...	$2,104.56	$58.46
CW3 - Bricklayer (builder employed) (100%)Construction Worker Level 3 - Bricklayer (builder employed) (Appendix B Section 3). Slightly lower rate than independent bricklayers reflecting integrated employment with a buil...	$2,221.56	$61.71

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.
57 allowances (for example Fast Food Construction Allowance, Wet Work Allowance, Multi-Storey Allowance (46th-60th floor)).

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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.