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This page lists the pay rates in the Rapid Metal Developments (Australia) Pty Ltd (RMD Australia / Altrad) enterprise agreement (AE532218). 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.
The AMWU & Rapid Metal Developments Australia (Sydney) Enterprise Agreement 2025 covers yard Employees at RMD's Sydney Yard engaged in scaffolding, formwork, falsework and ground-shoring equipment handling, despatch, counting and packing (excludes office/supervisory staff and employees outside the Sydney Metro area). Sister agreement to AE530388 (Newcastle) - same employer/ABN, different branch.
Rates last updated 22 September 2026.
Some of the roles this agreement may cover at the Rapid Metal Developments (Australia) Pty Ltd (RMD Australia / Altrad). You can open any role to see its indicative rates.
Full-time pay runs from $1,364.20 per week ($35.90 per hour) at the entry level up to $1,648.06 per week at the top, across 3 classifications. A few examples:
| Classification | Weekly (full-time) | Per hour |
|---|---|---|
| Leading HandEmployee specifically appointed by the Company to direct or supervise the work of 3 to 10 other Employees (cl 38.1); holds the same yard/forklift competencies as Level 2 (cl 41.... | $1,648.06 | $43.37 |
| Level 1 Forklift LabourerEntry-level yard forklift labourer (Schedule 1). Default entry classification per cl 40.2 for all new Employees. 'On Execution' rate column (current as at 2026-07-05, before 1 D... | $1,364.20 | $35.90 |
| Level 2 Forklift LabourerHigh-risk workers licence holder, competent in forklift duties and yard processes including delivery/returns, packing guidelines, equipment maintenance and unsupervised stock ta... | $1,479.34 | $38.93 |
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Check my payRates 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.