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This page lists the pay rates in the GrainCorp Operations Limited enterprise agreement (AE521303). 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.
GrainCorp Operations Limited (Queensland Country Operations) EA 2023 — grain handling, pest control and truck driving operations at GrainCorp country grain sites in Queensland. AWU agreement. 10 classifications across Grades 1.1–5.2 in two streams (Grain Handlers and Pest Control). FPP 1 July 2025 column rates used (current as at 2026-06-10; +4%/yr schedule per Schedule B). Nominal expiry 30 June 2026.
Rates last updated 26 August 2026.
Some of the roles this agreement may cover at the GrainCorp Operations Limited. You can open any role to see its indicative rates.
Full-time pay runs from $1,179.14 per week ($31.03 per hour) at the entry level up to $1,679.60 per week at the top, across 14 classifications. A few examples:
| Classification | Weekly (full-time) | Per hour |
|---|---|---|
| Grain Handler Grade 1.1(Source: Schedule B Part 1 Grain Handlers, FPP 1 July 2025 col. Casual base from Sched B Part 2 Level 1 Base (1.1) $27.99 → all-in $34.99/hr × 38 = $1,329.62/wk. New entrant gra... | $1,179.14 | $31.03 |
| Grain Handler Grade 1.2(Source: Schedule B Part 1 Grain Handlers, FPP 1 July 2025 col. Casual base from Sched B Part 2 Level 1 Increment (1.2) $28.52 → all-in $35.65/hr × 38 = $1,354.70/wk. Weighbridg... | $1,219.42 | $32.09 |
| Grain Handler Grade 2.1(Source: Schedule B Part 1 Grain Handlers, FPP 1 July 2025 col. Casual base from Sched B Part 2 Level 2 Base (2.1) $29.60 → all-in $37.00/hr × 38 = $1,406.00/wk. Weighbridge har... | $1,349.00 | $35.50 |
The rate for every classification, plus casual rates, is in the pay checker below.
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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.