PayCheckR / Enterprise agreements / AE503837
This page lists the pay rates in the Dredging International (Australia) Pty Ltd enterprise agreement (AE503837). 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.
Rates last updated 10 September 2026.
Full-time pay runs from $2,795.25 per week ($73.56 per hour) at the entry level up to $3,238.54 per week at the top, across 7 classifications. A few examples:
| Classification | Weekly (full-time) | Per hour |
|---|---|---|
| Group 1 - Assistant Pump Operator / 2nd Operator Cutter and BackhoeSource definition and surrounding context for this classification: f_p_n_6_ "Group 1 Vessels" means all self-propelled dredges, including cutter suction dredges, trailer suction... | $3,004.45 | $79.06 |
| Group 1 - Cook / AB / IR / Greaser / General Purpose Hand / Steward / Trainee Operator BackhoeSource definition and surrounding context for this classification: f_p_n_6_ "Group 1 Vessels" means all self-propelled dredges, including cutter suction dredges, trailer suction... | $2,887.42 | $75.98 |
| Group 1 - Crane OperatorSource definition and surrounding context for this classification: f_p_n_6_ "Group 1 Vessels" means all self-propelled dredges, including cutter suction dredges, trailer suction... | $2,974.04 | $78.26 |
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Check my payRates 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.