PayCheckR / Enterprise agreements / AE531588

Civmec Construction & Engineering Pty Ltd enterprise agreement pay rates

This page lists the pay rates in the Civmec Construction & Engineering Pty Ltd enterprise agreement (AE531588). 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

Greenfields project agreement (s.172(2)(b) FW Act) covering on-site construction, major refurbishment and commissioning Works on the BHP Western Australia Iron Ore Port Operation in Port Hedland, WA (the BHP Port Program Project).

Rates last updated 22 May 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
AE531588
Industry
Building, metal and civil construction industries
Ordinary hours
36 per week
Casual loading
25%
Union
AMWU; CEPU; CFMEU
Nominal expiry
16 December 2029

Roles covered

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

Minimum pay rates

Full-time pay runs from $990.36 per week ($27.51 per hour) at the entry level up to $2,002.32 per week at the top, across 32 classifications. A few examples:

ClassificationWeekly (full-time)Per hour
Apprentice (4-year term) - First YearApprentice in 4-year term, First Year: 55% of Tradesperson Base Hourly Rate. Per clause 7.7. Calculated on Metal/Mechanical Tradesperson commencement rate $50.01: hourly $27.51.$990.36$27.51
Apprentice (4-year term) - Fourth YearApprentice in 4-year term, Fourth Year: 90% of Tradesperson Base Hourly Rate. Per clause 7.7. Calculated on Metal/Mechanical Tradesperson commencement rate $50.01: hourly $45.01.$1,620.36$45.01
Apprentice (4-year term) - Second YearApprentice in 4-year term, Second Year: 65% of Tradesperson Base Hourly Rate. Per clause 7.7. Calculated on Metal/Mechanical Tradesperson commencement rate $50.01: hourly $32.51.$1,170.36$32.51

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.
  • 22 allowances (for example Welding Allowance (ASME B-31-3 or similar), Site Allowance (North-West Western Australia), R&R Leave Payment).

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

Wondering if your pay adds up?

If you share your hours and what you were paid, we can compare it against these rates, including penalties and overtime. It's free, takes a couple of minutes, and there's no account needed to start.

Check my 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.