PayCheckR / Enterprise agreements / AE531866
This page lists the pay rates in the Thiess Pty Ltd enterprise agreement (AE531866). 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.
Thiess Pty Ltd open-cut mining operations at the Yilgarn Hub (WA goldfields).
Rates last updated 22 May 2026.
Full-time pay runs from $1,748.00 per week ($46.00 per hour) at the entry level up to $3,078.00 per week at the top, across 55 classifications. A few examples:
| Classification | Weekly (full-time) | Per hour |
|---|---|---|
| DB1Drill & Blast & Related Service DB1 (Mining Industry Level 2 Intermediate). Base Hourly Rate $29.00; Aggregate Hourly Rate $50.00 (cl 13.2). Appendix B Schedule C. | $1,900.00 | $50.00 |
| DB2Drill & Blast & Related Service DB2 (Mining Industry Level 2 Intermediate). Base Hourly Rate $29.50; Aggregate Hourly Rate $53.00 (cl 13.2). Appendix B Schedule C. | $2,014.00 | $53.00 |
| DB3Drill & Blast & Related Service DB3 (Mining Industry Level 3 Competent). Base Hourly Rate $29.70; Aggregate Hourly Rate $55.00 (cl 13.2). Appendix B Schedule C. | $2,090.00 | $55.00 |
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.