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UGL Engineering Pty Limited (Kemerton Lithium Project) enterprise agreement pay rates

This page lists the pay rates in the UGL Engineering Pty Limited (Kemerton Lithium Project) enterprise agreement (AE519553). 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.

Rates last updated 13 July 2026.

Agreement details

Code
AE519553
Industry
Building, metal and civil construction industries (lithium hydroxide processing plant expansion)
Ordinary hours
36 per week
Casual loading
25%
Union
AMWU; AWU; CFMEU; CEPU
Nominal expiry
29 March 2027

Minimum pay rates

Full-time pay runs from $900.11 per week ($25.00 per hour) at the entry level up to $1,882.08 per week at the top, across 35 classifications. A few examples:

ClassificationWeekly (full-time)Per hour
Adult Apprentice (>=21 yrs)$1,512.00$42.00
Apprentice (3.5yr term) - final year$1,472.90$40.91
Apprentice (3.5yr term) - first 6 months$900.11$25.00

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.
  • 22 allowances (for example Leading Hand Allowance - 2-5 persons, First Aid Allowance, Project Payment).

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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.