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Rivex Power Works Pty Ltd enterprise agreement pay rates

This page lists the pay rates in the Rivex Power Works Pty Ltd enterprise agreement (AE531685). 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

Rivex Power Works Pty Ltd & ETU Powerline Enterprise Agreement 2023-2026 covers: - Adult Apprentices - Apprentices - Asset Inspector - Cable Jointer - Distribution Lineworker - Electrician / Electrical Fitter - PERU / Crane Operator - Technical Officer (Tester) - Trainee Tester - Transmission Lineworker Rivex Power Works Pty Ltd Victorian powerline workforce.

Rates last updated 22 May 2026.

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Agreement details

Code
AE531685
Industry
Electrical power industry
Ordinary hours
36 per week
Casual loading
25%
Union
Communications, Electrical, Electronic, Energy, Information, Postal, Plumbing & Allied Services Union of Australia (CEPU) - Electrical Trades Union (ETU)
Nominal expiry
31 August 2026

Roles covered

Some of the roles this agreement may cover at the Rivex Power Works Pty Ltd. You can open any role to see its indicative rates.

Minimum pay rates

Full-time pay runs from $1,245.60 per week ($34.60 per hour) at the entry level up to $3,385.08 per week at the top, across 77 classifications. A few examples:

ClassificationWeekly (full-time)Per hour
Adult Apprentice Year 1Adult Apprentice 1st Year. Per Appendix B adult apprentice table 1/3/26 column. Hourly $53.72.$1,933.92$53.72
Adult Apprentice Year 2Adult Apprentice 2nd Year. Per Appendix B adult apprentice table 1/3/26 column. Hourly $55.47.$1,996.92$55.47
Adult Apprentice Year 3Adult Apprentice 3rd Year. Per Appendix B adult apprentice table 1/3/26 column. Hourly $59.24.$2,132.64$59.24

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.
  • 28 allowances (for example Towers Allowance, Motor Vehicle Allowance (own car), Crane Driver under HV Live Line Allowance).

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.