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Qualia Wine Services Pty Ltd enterprise agreement pay rates

This page lists the pay rates in the Qualia Wine Services Pty Ltd enterprise agreement (AE527198). 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

Qualia Wine Services Pty Ltd (T/A Qualia Wines) wine processing operation in north-west Victoria (Sunraysia region). Two sites: 15 Campbell Avenue Irymple VIC and 33 Game Street Merbein VIC. 12 classifications across two streams: Cellar Operators (Levels 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 5A, 6) and Laboratory Technicians (Levels 1, 2, 3, 3A, 4).

Rates last updated 26 August 2026.

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Agreement details

Code

AE527198

Industry

Wine industry

Ordinary hours

38 per week

Casual loading

25%

Union

The Australian Workers' Union (AWU)

Nominal expiry

12 December 2027

Roles covered

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

Minimum pay rates

Full-time pay runs from $980.02 per week ($25.79 per hour) at the entry level up to $1,304.16 per week at the top, across 12 classifications. A few examples:

Classification	Weekly (full-time)	Per hour
Cellar Operator Level 1Cellar Level 1 (cl 58 + cl 24.1): initial recruit with little or no experience. Performs work under instruction using standard operating procedures. Duties: housekeeping, tank c...	$980.02	$25.79
Cellar Operator Level 2Cellar Level 2 (cl 58 + cl 24.1): competent in basic Cellar duties; trained and assessed in two Key Machines from list (Pressure Leaf Filter, Rotary Vacuum Filter, Centrifuge, C...	$998.26	$26.27
Cellar Operator Level 3Cellar Level 3 (cl 58 + cl 24.1): competent in basic Cellar duties; trained and assessed in three Key Machines. Adds basic volume calculations and industry-specific training. Ho...	$1,038.16	$27.32

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 Banked Hours - Cash-Out / Termination Pay, Travel Between Sites, Adverse Weather PPE).

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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.