PayCheckR / Enterprise agreements / AE530565

Jamestrong Packaging Australia Pty Limited enterprise agreement pay rates

This page lists the pay rates in the Jamestrong Packaging Australia Pty Limited enterprise agreement (AE530565). 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

Jamestrong Packaging Australia single-site EBA at the Kyabram VIC food can assembly plant (Barton Road). 8-hr (3-shift Mon-Fri) OR 9.5-hr (4-day rotating Mon-Thu) shift arrangements selectable per cl 12 after consultation.

Rates last updated 7 June 2026.

See how your pay compares to this agreement

It's free, takes a couple of minutes, and there's no account needed to start.

Check my pay

Agreement details

Code

AE530565

Industry

Manufacturing and associated industries

Ordinary hours

38 per week

Casual loading

25%

Union

AMWU + CEPU (ETU)

Nominal expiry

30 June 2029

Minimum pay rates

Full-time pay runs from $1,260.46 per week ($33.17 per hour) at the entry level up to $2,368.16 per week at the top, across 16 classifications. A few examples:

Classification	Weekly (full-time)	Per hour
C5 Maintenance SupervisorTrade C5 Maintenance Supervisor, $62.32/hr (Appendix 5 1-Jul-25). Pre = $59.92.	$2,368.16	$62.32
C6 Electrical TradeTrade C6 Electrical, $55.99/hr (Appendix 5 1-Jul-25 - OCR shows 'ssa 55.99' but verified as $ prefix + value). Pre = $53.83 (estimated by 4% reversal from 55.99/1.04).	$2,127.62	$55.99
C6 Mechanical TradeTrade C6 Mechanical, $55.52/hr (Appendix 5 1-Jul-25). Pre = $53.38.	$2,109.76	$55.52

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.
14 allowances (for example All Purpose Payment, Wet Places Allowance, Hot Places Allowance).

The exact penalty multipliers and allowance amounts are applied when you check your pay.

Wondering if your pay adds up?

If you share your hours and what you were paid, we can compare it against these rates, including penalties and overtime. It's free, takes a couple of minutes, and there's no account needed to start.

Check my pay

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.