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Keolis Downer Hunter Pty Ltd enterprise agreement pay rates

This page lists the pay rates in the Keolis Downer Hunter Pty Ltd enterprise agreement (AE531149). 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

Keolis Downer Newcastle Ferry General Purpose Hand Enterprise Agreement 2025 covers General Purpose Hands (deckhands - explicitly excludes masters, coxswains, engineers per cl 3) on the Newcastle Ferry service operated by Keolis Downer Hunter Pty Ltd.

Rates last updated 22 May 2026.

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Agreement details

Code
AE531149
Industry
Passenger vehicle transport (non rail) industry
Ordinary hours
38 per week
Casual loading
20%
Union
Maritime Union of Australia (CFMMEU - Maritime Division)
Nominal expiry
30 June 2027

Roles covered

Some of the roles this agreement may cover at the Keolis Downer Hunter Pty Ltd. You can open any role to see its indicative rates.

Minimum pay rates

Full-time pay runs from $1,328.50 per week ($34.96 per hour) at the entry level up to $3,715.90 per week at the top, across 3 classifications. A few examples:

ClassificationWeekly (full-time)Per hour
General Purpose HandGeneral Purpose Hand - assisting on or about a Newcastle Ferry vessel howsoever engaged. Per cl 3 definition: 'any person other than a master, coxswain and engineer.' Duties (cl...$1,328.50$34.96
GPH - Cruising Voyage (outside harbour) - dailyDaily rate for an Employee engaged on a cruising voyage outside Newcastle Harbour limits, per cl 20.2. Daily rate $743.18 (cl 20.2.2, Table 1 - 4% Jan 2025 col); $765.48 from 1 ...$3,715.90$97.79
GPH - Free Running Voyage (outside harbour) - dailyDaily rate for an Employee engaged on a free-running voyage (trial voyage within 5km of Port Hunter), per cl 20.1. Daily rate $616.62 (cl 20.1.2, Table 1 - 4% Jan 2025 col); $63...$3,083.10$81.13

What else it sets

  • Penalty rates for weekends, public holidays and overtime.
  • 13 allowances (for example Outside Cruising Meal Allowance, Recall to Work (min 3 hrs at OT rates), Outside Free Running Meal 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.