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Surf Coast Shire Council enterprise agreement pay rates

This page lists the pay rates in the Surf Coast Shire Council enterprise agreement (AE531642). 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

Surf Coast Shire Council (Victorian coastal local government, headquartered Torquay VIC; covers Anglesea, Lorne, Aireys Inlet, Winchelsea, Deans Marsh) Enterprise Agreement No.12 (2025-2028) [2025] FWCA 4392 (Commissioner Tran, 19 Dec 2025).

Rates last updated 22 May 2026.

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Agreement details

Code

AE531642

Industry

Public Administration and Safety

Ordinary hours

38 per week

Casual loading

25%

Union

Australian Services Union (ASU); Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF); Association of Professional Engineers, Scientists and Managers Australia (APESMA/Professionals Australia)

Nominal expiry

31 August 2028

Roles covered

Some of the roles this agreement may cover at the Surf Coast Shire Council. You can open any role to see its indicative rates.

Minimum pay rates

Full-time pay runs from $1,247.54 per week ($32.83 per hour) at the entry level up to $2,773.08 per week at the top, across 37 classifications. A few examples:

Classification	Weekly (full-time)	Per hour
Band 1 Level ABroad tasks utilising a range of basic skills under routine supervision. Light mechanical plant operation, vehicles up to 4.5 tonne GCM, semi-skilled work, basic horticulture, k...	$1,247.54	$32.83
Band 1 Level BBroad tasks utilising a range of basic skills under routine supervision. Light mechanical plant operation, vehicles up to 4.5 tonne GCM, semi-skilled work, basic horticulture, k...	$1,259.23	$33.14
Band 1 Level CBroad tasks utilising a range of basic skills under routine supervision. Light mechanical plant operation, vehicles up to 4.5 tonne GCM, semi-skilled work, basic horticulture, k...	$1,270.78	$33.44

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.
38 allowances (for example Meal Allowance - first meal (Bands 3-8), Vehicle Allowance - >4 cylinder, Meal Allowance - subsequent meal (Bands 3-8)).

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.