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CPB Contractors Pty Ltd enterprise agreement pay rates

This page lists the pay rates in the CPB Contractors Pty Ltd enterprise agreement (AE527861). 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

Civil construction workforce on the Cross River Rail Project TSD (Station Buildings Works Stage) in Queensland, delivered via the CBGU JV (CPB + UGL + BAM + Ghella). 8 Civil Worker (CW) classifications by task type. 36-hour week average over a 4-week cycle. Annual rate escalation: +5% from the first full pay period after 1 July each year through 2027 (Appendix B; current 1/07/2026 column, dated history from commencement). Day Worker OT 2.0x; Saturday all-OT 2.0x (min 4 hrs); Sunday all hours 2.0x (min 4 hrs); PH 2.5x (min 4 hrs).

Rates last updated 6 October 2026.

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Agreement details

Code

AE527861

Industry

Building, metal and civil construction industries

Ordinary hours

36 per week

Casual loading

25%

Union

CFMEU (Construction and General Division)

Nominal expiry

30 January 2029

Minimum pay rates

Full-time pay runs from $2,007.00 per week ($55.75 per hour) at the entry level up to $2,711.52 per week at the top, across 8 classifications. A few examples:

Classification	Weekly (full-time)	Per hour
CW1New Entrant (<12 months exp), General Labourer, Stores Assistant. Base Rate (Appendix B): $50.57/hr from commencement, $53.10/hr from the first full pay period after 1 July 2025...	$2,007.00	$55.75
CW2Skilled General Labourer, Concrete Gang, Concrete Float Hand, Paving Stringliner, Store-person, Yardperson, Chainman, Earthworks Trim Grade Checker, Heavy Plant Spotter. Base Ra...	$2,085.12	$57.92
CW3EWP Operator with Ticket, Hoist Driver, Concrete Finisher, Form Worker, Road Roller <12T, Heavy Mobile Plant 0-5T, Ticketed Dogman, Steel fixer, Ticketed Forklift Driver, Ticket...	$2,172.24	$60.34

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.
10 allowances (for example Overtime Meal Allowance, Leading Hand Allowance (11+ persons), Daily Fares and Travelling Allowance).

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