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Downer Utilities Australia Pty Ltd / Ventia Utility Services Pty Ltd (JV) enterprise agreement pay rates

This page lists the pay rates in the Downer Utilities Australia Pty Ltd / Ventia Utility Services Pty Ltd (JV) enterprise agreement (AE525586). 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 and Ventia Joint Ventures EBA covering civil, mechanical and electrical maintenance and associated services work on water and sewerage utilities in South East Queensland.

Rates last updated 26 August 2026.

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Agreement details

Code

AE525586

Industry

Manufacturing and associated industries

Ordinary hours

38 per week

Casual loading

25%

Union

Australian Workers' Union (AWU); Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union (AMWU); Communications Electrical and Plumbing Union (CEPU); Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union (CFMEU)

Nominal expiry

30 September 2026

Minimum pay rates

Full-time pay runs from $1,235.38 per week ($32.51 per hour) at the entry level up to $2,020.08 per week at the top, across 19 classifications. A few examples:

Classification	Weekly (full-time)	Per hour
Level 1 - C14 (Trades Maintenance)Level 1 / C14: Entry-level trades maintenance classification. (Source: App 1, A1.1; $34.02/hr FFPP after 1 Oct 2025, current as at 2026-06-11; weekly $34.02 x 38 = $1,292.76.)	$1,292.76	$34.02
Level 1 - Labourer (Civil Construction Plant)Level 1 Labourer: entry-level Civil Construction (Plant) classification. (Source: App 1, A1.2; $32.51/hr FFPP after 1 Oct 2025; weekly $1,235.38.)	$1,235.38	$32.51
Level 2 - C13 (Trades Maintenance)Level 2 / C13: Trades maintenance classification. (Source: App 1, A1.1; $36.13/hr FFPP after 1 Oct 2025; weekly $1,372.94.)	$1,372.94	$36.13

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.
19 allowances (for example Standby Allowance, Working Away From Home - Lunch, Working Away From Home - Incidental 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.