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Moolarben Coal Operations Pty Limited enterprise agreement pay rates

This page lists the pay rates in the Moolarben Coal Operations Pty Limited enterprise agreement (AE531746). 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

Underground coal mine agreement for MCO employees at the Moolarben Underground Mine NSW who would otherwise be covered by Schedule A of the Black Coal Mining Industry Award 2020 (MA000001, cl 1.2(a)); Deputies/statutory positions excluded. Flat 2-level ladder: Mineworker in Training / Mineworker, 35 ordinary hrs/wk averaged over the roster in a continuous 24/7 operation (Christmas + Boxing Day excepted), shifts to 12.5 hrs.

Rates last updated 3 July 2026.

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Agreement details

Code
AE531746
Industry
Coal industry
Ordinary hours
35 per week
Casual loading
25%
Union
Mining and Energy Union (MEU)
Nominal expiry
19 January 2030

Minimum pay rates

Full-time pay runs from $1,111.95 per week ($31.77 per hour) at the entry level up to $1,390.55 per week at the top, across 2 classifications. A few examples:

ClassificationWeekly (full-time)Per hour
Level 1: Mineworker in TrainingEmployee with less than 12 months' underground coal mine experience, not yet assessed competent to work alone underground; must obtain job-specific competencies to progress (cl ...$1,111.95$31.77
Level 2: MineworkerEmployee assessed by MCO as competent to perform the required tasks in all relevant operating/maintenance circumstances (cl 2.1). $39.73/hr for 35 ordinary hrs/wk. 'On commencem...$1,390.55$39.73

What else it sets

  • Penalty rates for weekends, public holidays and overtime.
  • 5 allowances (for example Tool/Trade Allowance, Retention Payment, Annual Leave Loading).

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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.