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NRW Contracting Pty Ltd enterprise agreement pay rates

This page lists the pay rates in the NRW Contracting Pty Ltd enterprise agreement (AE531989). 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

NRW Contracting Pty Ltd Civil Construction EA 2025 covers Civil Construction Workers, Plant Operators, Tradespersons and Apprentices/Trainees (Schedule B) on WA civil construction projects.

Rates last updated 4 July 2026.

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Agreement details

Code

AE531989

Industry

Building, metal and civil construction industries

Ordinary hours

38 per week

Casual loading

25%

Nominal expiry

6 February 2030

Roles covered

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

Minimum pay rates

Full-time pay runs from $851.20 per week ($22.40 per hour) at the entry level up to $1,406.00 per week at the top, across 21 classifications. A few examples:

Classification	Weekly (full-time)	Per hour
Adult ApprenticeAdult Apprentice (aged 21+). Paid the HIGHER of this rate or the CW1 Base Hourly Rate ($31.40 - both tables agree). $31.40/hr (Schedule A, footnote).	$1,193.20	$31.40
Apprentice - 3 Year, 1st Year3-year apprenticeship, 1st Year. $23.40/hr (Schedule A).	$889.20	$23.40
Apprentice - 3 Year, 2nd Year3-year apprenticeship, 2nd Year. $25.90/hr (Schedule A).	$984.20	$25.90

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.
9 allowances (for example Mobile Crane Capacity Allowance, Underground Allowance (daily, limited), Leading Hand Allowance (1-10 Employees)).

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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.