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Pacific National Services Pty Ltd enterprise agreement pay rates

This page lists the pay rates in the Pacific National Services Pty Ltd enterprise agreement (AE519238). 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

Pacific National Bulk Rail NSW EA 2022 covers Pacific National Services Pty Ltd's NSW Bulk and Coal freight operations. Three workforce sections: Section B (Bulk Train Crew Levels 1-7 + Terminal Operators Levels 1-3), Section C (Coal Train Crew Levels 1-9), Section D (Support classifications Levels 1.1 to 3.3). Annualised salary model - fortnightly 1/26 of annual base remuneration (notionally 76 hrs/fortnight, 1976 hrs/year, 152 hrs per 4-week Duty Cycle for train crew). Indexation: +3% commencement, +3% 1 April 2023, +4% 2024, +4% 2025, +4% 2026, +2% on nominal expiry.

Rates last updated 26 August 2026.

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Agreement details

Code
AE519238
Industry
Rail industry
Ordinary hours
38 per week
Casual loading
25%
Union
Australian Rail Tram and Bus Industry Union (ARTBIU / RTBU)
Nominal expiry
19 February 2027

Roles covered

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

Minimum pay rates

Full-time pay runs from $1,500.58 per week ($39.49 per hour) at the entry level up to $3,670.73 per week at the top, across 31 classifications. A few examples:

ClassificationWeekly (full-time)Per hour
Bulk Train Crew Level 1Section B Bulk Train Crew Level 1 at 3rd Anniversary of Commencement (1 April 2026 indexed +4%). Annual base pay $78,053.76. Per Schedule 1 (Bulk Train Crew table) and cl B3 Cla...$1,501.03$39.50
Bulk Train Crew Level 2Section B Bulk Train Crew Level 2 at 3rd Anniversary of Commencement (1 April 2026 indexed +4%). Annual base pay $90,660.24. Per Schedule 1 (Bulk Train Crew table) and cl B3 Cla...$1,743.47$45.88
Bulk Train Crew Level 3Section B Bulk Train Crew Level 3 at 3rd Anniversary of Commencement (1 April 2026 indexed +4%). Annual base pay $99,340.03. Per Schedule 1 (Bulk Train Crew table) and cl B3 Cla...$1,910.39$50.27

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.
  • 27 allowances (for example Barracks Meal Allowance, RDO Infringement - Train Crew, Aggregate Allowance - Bulk (Section B)).

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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.