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Metcash Trading Limited enterprise agreement pay rates

This page lists the pay rates in the Metcash Trading Limited enterprise agreement (AE530835). 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

Metcash Trading Limited Victoria Perishable Warehouse Operations EA 2025 covers Cold Storage workers at Metcash perishable warehouse operations in Victoria. 10 classifications across 2 chambers (Dairy + Freezer) x 5 grades (Trainee < 12 mo / Grade 1-4).

Rates last updated 22 May 2026.

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Agreement details

Code
AE530835
Industry
Storage services
Ordinary hours
38 per week
Casual loading
25%
Union
UWU
Nominal expiry
10 July 2028

Roles covered

Some of the roles this agreement may cover at the Metcash Trading Limited. You can open any role to see its indicative rates.

Minimum pay rates

Full-time pay runs from $1,353.94 per week ($35.63 per hour) at the entry level up to $1,693.28 per week at the top, across 10 classifications. A few examples:

ClassificationWeekly (full-time)Per hour
Grade 1 Cold Storeperson (Dairy)Grade 1 Cold Storeperson, Dairy chamber. Day shift base rate.$1,507.08$39.66
Grade 1 Cold Storeperson (Freezer)Grade 1 Cold Storeperson, Freezer chamber. Day shift base rate.$1,551.54$40.83
Grade 2 Cold Storesperson (Dairy)Grade 2 Cold Storesperson, Dairy chamber. Day shift base rate.$1,567.50$41.25

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.
  • 1 allowance (for example 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.