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Port Of Townsville Limited enterprise agreement pay rates

This page lists the pay rates in the Port Of Townsville Limited enterprise agreement (AE530839). 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

Port Of Townsville Limited (Queensland Government-Owned Corporation) single-enterprise agreement covering Maintenance Employees (Operator/Labourer L1-4, Tradesperson L1-3, Store Person, Gardener L1-2, Leading Hand, Area Officer in Charge Lucinda) and Maritime Security Guards L1-2 at the Port of Townsville. 38hr/wk averaged over a 4-week cycle; 25% casual loading. Day-work spread 0600-1800 Mon-Fri; shift workers paid loadings (121.7% night span / 150% Sat / 200% Sun / 250% PH). Maintenance OT 150% first-3-hrs / 200% thereafter.

Rates last updated 26 August 2026.

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Agreement details

Code
AE530839
Industry
Port authorities
Ordinary hours
38 per week
Casual loading
25%
Union
CFMEU - Maritime Union of Australia Division (MUA); CEPU - Plumbing Division Queensland Branch
Nominal expiry
30 November 2028

Roles covered

Some of the roles this agreement may cover at the Port Of Townsville Limited. You can open any role to see its indicative rates.

Minimum pay rates

Full-time pay runs from $819.48 per week ($21.57 per hour) at the entry level up to $1,772.10 per week at the top, across 18 classifications. A few examples:

ClassificationWeekly (full-time)Per hour
Apprentice Year 1Apprentice Year 1 = 55% of Tradesperson L1 (cl 21.1; $42,613.02/yr).$819.48$21.57
Apprentice Year 2Apprentice Year 2 = 65% of Tradesperson L1 (cl 21.1; $50,360.84/yr).$968.48$25.49
Apprentice Year 3Apprentice Year 3 = 75% of Tradesperson L1 (cl 21.1; $58,108.66/yr).$1,117.47$29.41

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.
  • 5 allowances (for example Stand-by Allowance, Meal Allowance, Motor Vehicle 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.