PayCheckR / Enterprise agreements / AE529538
This page lists the pay rates in the StarTrack enterprise agreement (AE529538). 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.
Covers StarTrack drivers and freight handlers nationally. 8 grades from Grade 1 (light vehicle/forklift) to Grade 8 (senior driver/multi-axle articulated). Owned by Australia Post.
Rates last updated 22 May 2026.
Full-time pay runs from $1,313.28 per week ($34.56 per hour) at the entry level up to $1,671.62 per week at the top, across 8 classifications. A few examples:
| Classification | Weekly (full-time) | Per hour |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 1: Light Vehicle Driver / Freight HandlerDriver of rigid vehicle up to 4.5 tonnes GVM, motorcycle, or freight handler. Entry-level grade. | $1,313.28 | $34.56 |
| Grade 2: Forklift DriverDriver of forklift up to 4.5-5 tonnes lifting capacity. | $1,363.82 | $35.89 |
| Grade 3: Medium Rigid DriverDriver of two-axle rigid vehicle exceeding 4.5 tonnes (up to 13.9 tonnes GVM). | $1,395.74 | $36.73 |
The rate for every classification, plus casual rates, is in the pay checker below.
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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.