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GrainCorp Operations Limited enterprise agreement pay rates

This page lists the pay rates in the GrainCorp Operations Limited enterprise agreement (AE527032). 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 Operations Limited (West Footscray) Enterprise Agreement 2024. Covers refinery, packing, spreads and warehouse operators at the West Footscray fats and oils site (VIC). Three-year agreement with 5%/4%/3% wage increases (Jan 2024/2025/2026). Career path model (New Hire to 4B) with dual classification streams: Packing/Spreads/Warehouse and Refinery.

Rates last updated 26 August 2026.

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Agreement details

Code
AE527032
Industry
Agricultural industry
Ordinary hours
38 per week
Casual loading
25%
Union
United Workers Union (UWU)
Nominal expiry
31 December 2026

Roles covered

Some of the roles this agreement may cover at the GrainCorp Operations Limited. You can open any role to see its indicative rates.

Minimum pay rates

Full-time pay runs from $1,339.62 per week ($35.25 per hour) at the entry level up to $1,629.44 per week at the top, across 18 classifications. A few examples:

ClassificationWeekly (full-time)Per hour
Level 1A (Packing/Spreads/Warehouse)AQF Level 1. Assessed in 3 processes (Refinery equivalent) or 1 process (Packing/Spreads); basic competencies per Appendix A. Weekly rate: $1,368.12 (cl 6, Jan-26). Appendix B a...$1,368.12$36.00
Level 1A (Refinery)AQF Level 1 refinery operator; assessed in 3 processes per Appendix A Refinery matrix. Weekly base rate: $1,368.00 (cl 6, Jan-26). Appendix C annualised (Jan-26): $118,034.66.$1,368.00$36.00
Level 1B (Packing/Spreads/Warehouse)AQF Level 1. Assessed in 6 processes (Refinery) or 1 process (Packing/Spreads); fault-finding introduced per Appendix A. Weekly rate: $1,395.39 (cl 6, Jan-26). Appendix B annual...$1,395.39$36.72

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.
  • 9 allowances (for example First Aid Allowance, Higher Duties Allowance, Shift Allowance: 12-Hour Day Shift Only).

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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.