PayCheckR / Enterprise agreements / AE530845
This page lists the pay rates in the Tasmanian Ports Corporation Pty Ltd enterprise agreement (AE530845). 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.
Stand-alone single-enterprise agreement covering Tug Masters and Deckhands employed by Tasmanian Ports Corporation Pty Ltd (TasPorts) on tugboats across three port regions in Tasmania: Southern Ports (Hobart - Schedule A), Northern Ports (Bell Bay / Launceston - Schedule B) and North Western Ports (Devonport, Burnie, Port Latta/Stanley plus King Island - Schedule C). Sister agreement to AE530844 (TasPorts Towage Engineers) and AE527743 (TasPorts Marine Pilots).
Rates last updated 3 July 2026.
Some of the roles this agreement may cover at the Tasmanian Ports Corporation Pty Ltd. You can open any role to see its indicative rates.
Full-time pay runs from $2,447.22 per week ($69.92 per hour) at the entry level up to $4,085.25 per week at the top, across 7 classifications. A few examples:
| Classification | Weekly (full-time) | Per hour |
|---|---|---|
| Casual Deckhand / Tug Master (1/364 daily)Cl 37.1 + 37.2: Casuals engaged to cover Long Service Leave and extended absences (long term sickness, workers compensation relief) in accordance with port practices and roster ... | $2,447.22 | $69.92 |
| Deckhand - North Western Ports (Devonport/Burnie/Port Latta)Cl 40.4 + Schedule C: Deckhand engaged in TasPorts Towage operations in Devonport, Burnie and Port Latta/Stanley. Higher annual salary tier reflects rotational Port Latta duty a... | $2,670.35 | $76.30 |
| Deckhand - Northern Ports (Bell Bay)Cl 40.4 + Schedule B: Deckhand engaged in TasPorts Towage operations in the North - Bell Bay/Launceston (4 crews per Schedule B cl 1.1). Annualised salary $127,696.06 from 1 Oct... | $2,447.22 | $69.92 |
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.