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This page lists the pay rates in the GrainCorp Operations Ltd enterprise agreement (AE531805). 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 Newcastle Terminal EA 2025 covers Operations Staff (Grades 1-7) and Trades Staff at GrainCorp's Newcastle Grain Terminal (NSW) - road/rail receival, silo storage, grain laboratory and ship loading/unloading at the Port of Newcastle. 9 classifications: Operations G1 $36.83/hr - G7 $58.10/hr, plus Trades $54.41/hr / Higher Duties $60.83/hr. 35-hr ordinary week (cl 25.1) - hourly rate = weekly / 35 (cl 20.1(b)). Day-work span 0600-1600 Mon-Fri, 7 continuous hours/day. Shiftworker hours: 3x9-hr + 1x8-hr shifts on any day.
Rates last updated 3 July 2026.
Some of the roles this agreement may cover at the GrainCorp Operations Ltd. You can open any role to see its indicative rates.
Full-time pay runs from $1,288.90 per week ($36.83 per hour) at the entry level up to $2,129.04 per week at the top, across 9 classifications. A few examples:
| Classification | Weekly (full-time) | Per hour |
|---|---|---|
| Operations Grade 1Operations Staff Grade 1 (Schedule A.1, $1288.90/wk / $36.83/hr From 29 Jul 2025). Grade 1 - entry-level grain terminal operator; works under direct supervision. | $1,288.90 | $36.83 |
| Operations Grade 2Operations Staff Grade 2 (Schedule A.1, $1545.30/wk / $44.15/hr From 29 Jul 2025). Grade 2 - Grain Terminal Operator Level 2; works under routine supervision. | $1,545.30 | $44.15 |
| Operations Grade 3Operations Staff Grade 3 (Schedule A.1, $1604.54/wk / $45.84/hr From 29 Jul 2025). Grade 3 - Grain Terminal Operator Level 3; broader task range, routine supervision. | $1,604.54 | $45.84 |
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