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Cleanaway enterprise agreement pay rates

This page lists the pay rates in the Cleanaway enterprise agreement (AE528451). 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

Covers Cleanaway Industrial and Waste Services operators at the Gladstone QLD region. Four Operator levels. Rates shown from 13 August 2025 (Table A, 38-hour ordinary base rate).

Rates last updated 22 May 2026.

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Agreement details

Code
AE528451
Industry
Waste Management
Ordinary hours
38 per week
Casual loading
25%
Union
AWU
Nominal expiry
13 August 2027

Roles covered

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

Minimum pay rates

Full-time pay runs from $1,302.26 per week ($34.27 per hour) at the entry level up to $1,843.00 per week at the top, across 4 classifications. A few examples:

ClassificationWeekly (full-time)Per hour
Operator Level 1Entry-level operator. Performing standard tasks under direction. New to the industry, completing on-the-job training.$1,302.26$34.27
Operator Level 2Operator who has completed Level 1 requirements. Required to undertake duties from Level 1 plus may be required to perform additional tasks.$1,461.10$38.45
Operator Level 3Experienced operator. Completed Level 2 plus may be required to perform additional duties; advancement is not automatic.$1,547.36$40.72

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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.