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 Victorian powerline workforce.
Rates last updated 22 May 2026.
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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:
Classification
Weekly (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.
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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.