PayCheckR / Enterprise agreements / AE530847
This page lists the pay rates in the Downer Utilities Australia Pty Ltd enterprise agreement (AE530847). 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.
Downer Utilities Australia Pty Ltd (Gas) gas-distribution agreement covering all employees Australia-wide (except WA) performing utilities services work - mains and services construction, transmission pipeline operations, leakage surveying, metering and system operations. 38hr/wk averaged over 4-week cycle of 19 days (7.6hr/day) with 1 RDO per cycle, ordinary spread 6am-6pm M-F (extendable to 5am-8pm by individual agreement). Shift work +30% loading. Rates: Appendix A Commencement column, then the first full pay period from 1 July 2026 column (+4%, current). 9-level classification structure including 4-year apprenticeship pathway.
Rates last updated 6 October 2026.
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.
Full-time pay runs from $1,045.00 per week ($27.50 per hour) at the entry level up to $2,184.62 per week at the top, across 9 classifications. A few examples:
| Classification | Weekly (full-time) | Per hour |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1 - Apprentice 1st Year1st Year Apprentice (Appendix A Level 1 FFPP-Commencement, $26.44/hr). From the first full pay period from 1 July 2026: $27.50/hr (Appendix A). | $1,045.00 | $27.50 |
| Level 2 - Apprentice 2nd Year / Team Member (Class 6 Fitter)2nd Year Apprentice or Team Member / Class 6 Fitter entry level (Appendix A Level 2 FFPP-Commencement, $30.31/hr). New starters at Level 2 (Team Member) remain max 6 months from... | $1,198.14 | $31.53 |
| Level 3 - Apprentice 3rd Year3rd Year Apprentice (Appendix A Level 3 FFPP-Commencement, $34.23/hr). Max 18 months at Level 3 from commencement (cl 23.9). From the first full pay period from 1 July 2026: $35... | $1,352.80 | $35.60 |
The rate for every classification, plus casual rates, is in the pay checker below.
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.