PayCheckR / Enterprise agreements / AE530287
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.
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 6 October 2026.
Some of the roles this agreement may cover at the OneSteel Recycling Pty Limited trading as InfraBuild Recycling. You can open any role to see its indicative rates.
Full-time pay runs from $1,072.76 per week ($28.23 per hour) at the entry level up to $1,304.57 per week at the top, across 5 classifications. A few examples:
| Classification | Weekly (full-time) | Per hour |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 1 - Trainee / Newly AppointedGrade 1 Level 1, $27.41/hr ($1,041.52/wk; Schedule 2 Section 1, operative-date rate; Section 2 from the first full pay period on or after 1 Jul 2026 - effective from first full ... | $1,072.76 | $28.23 |
| Grade 2 - Operations (Level 1)Grade 2 Level 1, $28.92/hr ($1,099.05/wk; Schedule 2 Section 1, operative-date rate; Section 2 from the first full pay period on or after 1 Jul 2026). Routine supervision; compe... | $1,132.02 | $29.79 |
| Grade 3 - Operations (Level 1)Grade 3 Level 1, $30.41/hr ($1,155.41/wk; Schedule 2 Section 1, operative-date rate; Section 2 from the first full pay period on or after 1 Jul 2026). Experienced employee, limi... | $1,190.08 | $31.32 |
The rate for every classification, plus casual rates, is in the pay checker below.
The exact penalty multipliers and allowance amounts are applied when you check your pay.
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.