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Solwest Constructions Pty Ltd enterprise agreement pay rates

This page lists the pay rates in the Solwest Constructions Pty Ltd enterprise agreement (AE531755). 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

Solwest Constructions Pty Ltd Enterprise Agreement 2025 covers: - Apprentices - Labourers - Trades Solwest Constructions Pty Ltd (Perth WA) standalone single-enterprise agreement covering on-site building/construction workers AND factory employees (workshop/warehouse).

Rates last updated 7 October 2026.

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Agreement details

Code
AE531755
Industry
Building, metal and civil construction industries
Ordinary hours
40 per week
Casual loading
25%
Nominal expiry
9 January 2030

Minimum pay rates

Full-time pay runs from $781.60 per week ($19.54 per hour) at the entry level up to $2,067.60 per week at the top, across 14 classifications. A few examples:

ClassificationWeekly (full-time)Per hour
3-Year Apprentice Year 1 (55% of Sol 3)Year 1 (1st year) of a 3-year apprenticeship - 55% of Sol 3 trade rate ($33.93/hr). Hourly rate: $33.93 x 0.55 = $18.66/hr. Per cl 15.1. Rates (stale-rates batch 16): from the f...$781.60$19.54
3-Year Apprentice Year 2 (75% of Sol 3)Year 2 of a 3-year apprenticeship - 75% of Sol 3 trade rate ($33.93/hr). Hourly rate: $33.93 x 0.75 = $25.45/hr. Per cl 15.1. Rates (stale-rates batch 16): from the first full p...$1,066.00$26.65
3-Year Apprentice Year 3 (90% of Sol 3)Year 3 (final year) of a 3-year apprenticeship - 90% of Sol 3 trade rate ($33.93/hr). Hourly rate: $33.93 x 0.90 = $30.54/hr. Per cl 15.1. Rates (stale-rates batch 16): from the...$1,279.20$31.98

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 Tool Allowance - Carpenter, Travel Allowance (on-site), Leading Hand Allowance (10+ persons)).

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.