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Construction Sciences Staff Pty Ltd enterprise agreement pay rates

This page lists the pay rates in the Construction Sciences Staff Pty Ltd enterprise agreement (AE531177). 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 construction materials testing (CMT) technicians. Bespoke Trainee->Level 5 ladder; rates = 1 October 2025 column.

Rates last updated 22 September 2026.

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Agreement details

Code
AE531177
Industry
Manufacturing and associated industries
Ordinary hours
38 per week
Casual loading
25%
Union
The Australian Workers' Union (AWU)
Nominal expiry
26 November 2028

Roles covered

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

Minimum pay rates

Full-time pay runs from $1,029.42 per week ($27.09 per hour) at the entry level up to $1,675.80 per week at the top, across 10 classifications. A few examples:

ClassificationWeekly (full-time)Per hour
Level 1No AQF, first 6 months; developing proficiency, basic testing under supervision (Appendix 1). Rate: 1 Oct 2025 column $28.22 (cl 13.2.1).$1,072.36$28.22
Level 2Proficient sampling/testing to NATA standards, minimal supervision (Appendix 1). Rate: 1 Oct 2025 column $30.49 (cl 13.2.1).$1,158.62$30.49
Level 3.1Basic testing without direct supervision; Cert 3 + 2yrs or 3yrs experience (Appendix 1). Rate: 1 Oct 2025 column $33.77 (cl 13.2.1).$1,283.26$33.77

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.
  • 3 allowances (for example Meal Allowance, First Aid Allowance, General Allowance).

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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.