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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 (AE529659). 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

All-purpose hourly rate model covering substation and BESS maintenance/construction in South Australia. Rates include first aid, industry, electrical workers registration and tool allowances. 36-hr week with RDO accrual.

Rates last updated 3 July 2026.

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Agreement details

Code
AE529659
Industry
Electrical power industry
Ordinary hours
36 per week
Casual loading
25%
Union
CEPU (Electrical, Energy and Services Division)
Nominal expiry
1 October 2027

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 $934.12 per week ($24.58 per hour) at the entry level up to $2,587.32 per week at the top, across 12 classifications. A few examples:

ClassificationWeekly (full-time)Per hour
Electrical Apprentice Year 11st year apprentice: 44.34% of Grade 5 (Tradesperson Level 1) weekly rate. Grade 5 weekly = $58.52 × 36 = $2,106.72; Year 1 = 44.34% = $934.12/wk. Adult apprentices (21+ yrs) re...$934.12$24.58
Electrical Apprentice Year 22nd year apprentice: 56.81% of Grade 5 weekly rate = $1,196.83/wk. (Source: cl 31.6. FFPPOOA 1 Oct 2025 Grade 5 rate.)$1,196.83$31.50
Electrical Apprentice Year 33rd year apprentice: 76.01% of Grade 5 weekly rate = $1,601.32/wk. (Source: cl 31.6. FFPPOOA 1 Oct 2025 Grade 5 rate.)$1,601.32$42.14

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.
  • 8 allowances (for example Meal Allowance - Unnotified Overtime, Daily Travel Allowance, Camp Accommodation 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.