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Downer EDI Works Pty Ltd enterprise agreement pay rates

This page lists the pay rates in the Downer EDI Works Pty Ltd enterprise agreement (AE531772). 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

Downer EDI Works single-enterprise agreement covering bitumen production and emulsion work at WA, SA, VIC, QLD and Tamworth production facilities. Asphalt industry.

Rates last updated 13 July 2026.

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Agreement details

Code
AE531772
Industry
Asphalt industry
Ordinary hours
38 per week
Casual loading
25%
Union
Australian Workers' Union (AWU)
Nominal expiry
13 January 2029

Roles covered

Some of the roles this agreement may cover at the Downer EDI Works Pty Ltd. You can open any role to see its indicative rates.

Minimum pay rates

Full-time pay runs from $1,288.58 per week ($33.91 per hour) at the entry level up to $1,789.04 per week at the top, across 9 classifications. A few examples:

ClassificationWeekly (full-time)Per hour
Excluding WA (SA/VIC/QLD/NSW-Tamworth) - Emulsion/Blending Operator – Production Operator Level 1Excluding-WA Level 1. Unassisted manufacture/blending; isolate/lockout plant & equipment; laboratory sampling/testing; storage/handling of chemicals and bitumen products; mechan...$1,426.14$37.53
Excluding WA (SA/VIC/QLD/NSW-Tamworth) - Emulsion/Blending Operator – Production Operator Level 2Excluding-WA Level 2. Level 1 competencies plus production scheduling; PMB/emulsions product knowledge; full laboratory procedures (Technician); breakdowns/problem solving; inve...$1,703.54$44.83
Excluding WA (SA/VIC/QLD/NSW-Tamworth) - Emulsion/Blending Operator – Production Operator Level 3Excluding-WA Level 3. Levels 1 & 2 competencies plus inventory control with QC; administration of manufacturing/sales/purchasing (ticketing, manufacture sheets, purchase orders)...$1,789.04$47.08

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.
  • 11 allowances (for example Early Start / Late Finish Allowance (excluding WA), Temporary Interstate Depot Allowance, Weekend Allowance – Saturday (excluding WA)).

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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.