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OneSteel Recycling Pty Limited trading as InfraBuild Recycling enterprise agreement pay rates

This page lists the pay rates in the OneSteel Recycling Pty Limited trading as InfraBuild Recycling enterprise agreement (AE530287). 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

InfraBuild Recycling Queensland metal-recycling operations across 6 yards (Hemmant, Wacol, Gold Coast, Mackay, Townsville, Gladstone) plus any other QLD metal-recycling site (cl 1.7(9)). 5-grade x up to 10-level classification structure (Schedule 1 + 2): Grade 1 Trainee, Grade 2 general labouring / licensed equipment, Grade 3 shredder in-feed / weighbridge / customer service, Grade 4 mill operator / leading hands / metal purchasing, Grade 5 multi-skilled major-shredding-site / qualified tradespersons (capped L6). 38 hr/wk ordinary, Mon-Fri 6am-6pm day-work spread (cl 4.1(2)); spread can extend with 50% loading on the 4-6am and 6-8pm bands (cl 4.1(2)(b)).

Rates last updated 3 July 2026.

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Agreement details

Code
AE530287
Industry
Manufacturing and associated industries
Ordinary hours
38 per week
Casual loading
25%
Union
Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union (AMWU); Australian Workers' Union (AWU)
Nominal expiry
30 June 2028

Minimum pay rates

Full-time pay runs from $1,041.52 per week ($27.41 per hour) at the entry level up to $1,266.57 per week at the top, across 5 classifications. A few examples:

ClassificationWeekly (full-time)Per hour
Grade 1 - Trainee / Newly AppointedGrade 1 Level 1, $27.41/hr ($1,041.52/wk; Schedule 2 Section 1, current as at 2026-06-16 - effective from first full pay on/after the successful approval vote per cl 3.1, anchor...$1,041.52$27.41
Grade 2 - Operations (Level 1)Grade 2 Level 1, $28.92/hr ($1,099.05/wk; Schedule 2 Section 1, current as at 2026-06-16). Routine supervision; competent in Grade 1 plus Company policies / SOPs / established p...$1,099.05$28.92
Grade 3 - Operations (Level 1)Grade 3 Level 1, $30.41/hr ($1,155.41/wk; Schedule 2 Section 1, current as at 2026-06-16). Experienced employee, limited supervision; carries out complex instructions/procedures...$1,155.41$30.41

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.
  • 8 allowances (for example Meal Allowance (Overtime), Annual Leave Loading, Shift Supervisor 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.