PayCheckR / Enterprise agreements / AE523974
This page lists the pay rates in the Department of Infrastructure enterprise agreement (AE523974). 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.
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts. Covers transport policy, regional programs, communications regulation. Standard APS classification structure (APS 1-6, EL 1-2). Rates effective from 12 March 2026 (entry pay points, third agreement increase). PDF-verified against Schedule A, Table 12.
Rates last updated 26 August 2026.
Some of the roles this agreement may cover at the Department of Infrastructure. You can open any role to see its indicative rates.
Full-time pay runs from $1,105.71 per week ($29.88 per hour) at the entry level up to $2,877.62 per week at the top, across 8 classifications. A few examples:
| Classification | Weekly (full-time) | Per hour |
|---|---|---|
| APS Level 1Entry-level officer. Routine administrative or clerical duties. | $1,105.71 | $29.88 |
| APS Level 2Officer with basic admin or operational responsibilities. | $1,215.88 | $32.86 |
| APS Level 3Officer. Routine policy, research or coordination tasks. | $1,387.17 | $37.49 |
The rate for every classification, plus casual rates, is in the pay checker below.
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Check my payRates 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.