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Inghams Enterprises Pty Limited enterprise agreement pay rates

This page lists the pay rates in the Inghams Enterprises Pty Limited enterprise agreement (AE531990). 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

Inghams Enterprises Thomastown Plant (Victoria) poultry processing employees.

Rates last updated 26 August 2026.

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Agreement details

Code

AE531990

Industry

Poultry processing

Ordinary hours

38 per week

Casual loading

25%

Union

Australasian Meat Industry Employees' Union (AMIEU)

Nominal expiry

9 May 2029

Minimum pay rates

Full-time pay runs from $997.50 per week ($26.25 per hour) at the entry level up to $1,306.82 per week at the top, across 6 classifications. A few examples:

Classification	Weekly (full-time)	Per hour
Level 1 (new starter)Process Employee Level 1 - new starter; remains at this grade for the first 6 months of employment. (Source: cl 3.1.2, cl 3.2.1, Year 1 / 9 Jan 2026 column, current as at 2026-0...	$997.50	$26.25
Level 2Process Employee Level 2 - employed more than 6 months but not more than 15 months. (Source: cl 3.1.3, cl 3.2.1, Year 1 / 9 Jan 2026 column, current as at 2026-07-04)	$1,019.16	$26.82
Level 3Process Employee Level 3 - completed initial training, demonstrated competence (rolling/reworking kiev-type products, loading/inspecting/sorting/packing, carton make-up, stock m...	$1,060.20	$27.90

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.
5 allowances (for example Cold Work Allowance, Meal Allowance, Team Leader 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.