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Highcon Construction Unit Trust t/as Highcon Constructions Pty Ltd enterprise agreement pay rates

This page lists the pay rates in the Highcon Construction Unit Trust t/as Highcon Constructions Pty Ltd enterprise agreement (AE533232). 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

Single-enterprise agreement made by the CFMEU under s.185 covering Highcon Constructions Pty Ltd (ABN 73 877 516 094) carpentry & joinery subcontract Employees in Victorian commercial construction.

Rates last updated 22 September 2026.

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Agreement details

Code

AE533232

Industry

Building, metal and civil construction industries

Ordinary hours

36 per week

Casual loading

25%

Union

CFMEU (Victorian Construction and General Division)

Nominal expiry

2 July 2027

Roles covered

Some of the roles this agreement may cover at the Highcon Construction Unit Trust t/as Highcon Constructions Pty Ltd. You can open any role to see its indicative rates.

Minimum pay rates

Full-time pay runs from $837.60 per week ($23.27 per hour) at the entry level up to $2,418.84 per week at the top, across 10 classifications. A few examples:

Classification	Weekly (full-time)	Per hour
Apprentice Carpenter/Joiner - 1st 3 Months (no pre-apprenticeship)Apprentice Carpenter/Joiner, first 3 months where the apprentice has NOT completed an approved pre-apprenticeship course. $837.60/wk per Appendix B Section 3 (1 Feb 2026). Weekl...	$837.60	$23.27
Apprentice Carpenter/Joiner - 1st Year / Next 9 Months (completed pre-app)Apprentice Carpenter/Joiner 1st-year rate (Next 9 Months) - start rate for an apprentice who HAS completed an approved pre-apprenticeship course. $1052.59/wk per Appendix B Sect...	$1,052.59	$29.24
Apprentice Carpenter/Joiner - 2nd YearApprentice Carpenter/Joiner 2nd Year. $1267.59/wk per Appendix B Section 3 (1 Feb 2026). Incl Tool & Industry Allowances. ~56.6% of CW3. (Source: Appendix B Section 3, line 4386.)	$1,267.59	$35.21

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.
15 allowances (for example Confined Space Allowance, Multi-Storey Allowance (46th to 60th floor), Fares and Travel Allowance (Metropolitan radial)).

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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.