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Downer Utilities Australia Pty Ltd enterprise agreement pay rates

This page lists the pay rates in the Downer Utilities Australia Pty Ltd enterprise agreement (AE529387). 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 Utilities Australia Pty Ltd Transmission Queensland Enterprise Agreement 2024-2028 (AE529387). Covers transmission line construction and maintenance work in Queensland. 36hr standard week (9-day fortnight). All-double-time OT structure.

Rates last updated 3 July 2026.

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Agreement details

Code

AE529387

Industry

Electrical power industry

Ordinary hours

36 per week

Casual loading

25%

Union

CEPU (ETU Division)

Nominal expiry

31 March 2028

Roles covered

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

Minimum pay rates

Full-time pay runs from $1,581.48 per week ($43.93 per hour) at the entry level up to $2,907.72 per week at the top, across 20 classifications. A few examples:

Classification	Weekly (full-time)	Per hour
Adult Apprentice: 1st Year75% of Tradesperson rate (cl Schedule 2 Adult Apprentice). Hourly $54.91; FFPP on or after 1 Apr 2026 col (Schedule 2 Adult Apprentice table).	$1,976.76	$54.91
Adult Apprentice: 2nd Year80% of Tradesperson rate (cl Schedule 2 Adult Apprentice). Hourly $58.57; FFPP on or after 1 Apr 2026 col (Schedule 2 Adult Apprentice table).	$2,108.52	$58.57
Adult Apprentice: 3rd Year84% of Tradesperson rate (cl Schedule 2 Adult Apprentice). Hourly $61.49; FFPP on or after 1 Apr 2026 col (Schedule 2 Adult Apprentice table).	$2,213.64	$61.49

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.
21 allowances (for example Employee in Charge (EiC) Allowance: up to 5 employees, Helicopter Allowance, Annual Leave Loading).

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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.