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GrainCorp Operations Limited enterprise agreement pay rates

This page lists the pay rates in the GrainCorp Operations Limited enterprise agreement (AE526726). 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

GrainCorp Victorian Operations EA 2024 — grain handling and storage operations across GrainCorp's Victorian bulk grain sites. 10 classifications (Grades 1.1-5.2, Grain Operators structure, Appendix 3; classification names carry the source Indicative Job titles so users can search by role). Rates from Appendix 1 'FFPP on/after 1 Jul 2026' column (current as at 2026-09-17; +3% on the 1 Jul 2025 base).

Rates last updated 17 September 2026.

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Agreement details

Code

AE526726

Industry

Grain handling industry

Ordinary hours

38 per week

Casual loading

25%

Union

Australian Workers' Union (AWU)

Nominal expiry

30 June 2027

Minimum pay rates

Full-time pay runs from $1,124.42 per week ($29.59 per hour) at the entry level up to $1,746.10 per week at the top, across 10 classifications. A few examples:

Classification	Weekly (full-time)	Per hour
Grade 1.1: Grain Handler / Weighbridge Operator / Sampler & Assessor / Lab Assistant (entry)Grade 1.1; entry-level grain operator; new recruit performing simple/routine manual tasks. Minimum classification for trainees (cl 16(c)). Indicative jobs (Appendix 3 Grade 1): ...	$1,124.42	$29.59
Grade 1.2: Grain Handler / Weighbridge Operator / Sampler & Assessor / Lab AssistantGrade 1.2; entry-level grain operator with expanded task competency; same indicative jobs as Grade 1.1 (Appendix 3 Grade 1): Grain Handler, Weighbridge Operator, Sampler and Ass...	$1,183.32	$31.14
Grade 2.1: Grain Handler / Plant Operator / Weighbridge Operator / PCO Assistant / Sampler & AssessorGrade 2.1; skilled grain operator; routine supervision. Indicative jobs (Appendix 3 Grade 2): Grain Handler, Plant Operator, Weighbridge Operator, PCO Assistant, Sampler and Ass...	$1,301.50	$34.25

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.
4 allowances (for example Living Away from Home / Incidentals Allowance, Meal Allowance, Motor Vehicle 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.