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Ventia Utility Services Pty Limited enterprise agreement pay rates

This page lists the pay rates in the Ventia Utility Services Pty Limited enterprise agreement (AE527274). 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

Ventia Utility Services Pty Limited (ABN 69 010 725 247) single-enterprise agreement covering employees engaged in transmission substations, line maintenance, distribution, generation and supply of electricity within the State of Queensland.

Rates last updated 3 July 2026.

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Agreement details

Code

AE527274

Industry

Electrical contracting industry

Ordinary hours

36 per week

Casual loading

25%

Union

CEPU - Electrical, Energy and Services Division (ETU)

Nominal expiry

31 March 2028

Roles covered

Some of the roles this agreement may cover at the Ventia Utility Services Pty Limited. You can open any role to see its indicative rates.

Minimum pay rates

Full-time pay runs from $1,466.64 per week ($40.74 per hour) at the entry level up to $2,803.68 per week at the top, across 32 classifications. A few examples:

Classification	Weekly (full-time)	Per hour
Adult Apprentice Year 1 (75% Tradesperson)Adult Apprentice 1st year (Schedule 2 - 75% of Tradesperson Rate). Rate $50.92/hr (FFPPOA 1 Apr 2025). $1,833.12/wk.	$1,833.12	$50.92
Adult Apprentice Year 2 (80% Tradesperson)Adult Apprentice 2nd year (Schedule 2 - 80%). Rate $54.31/hr (FFPPOA 1 Apr 2025). $1,955.16/wk.	$1,955.16	$54.31
Adult Apprentice Year 3 (84% Tradesperson)Adult Apprentice 3rd year (Schedule 2 - 84%). Rate $57.03/hr (FFPPOA 1 Apr 2025). $2,053.08/wk.	$2,053.08	$57.03

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.
20 allowances (for example Availability Duty Allowance - Saturday & Sunday (1-in-3 or more frequent), Home Disturbance Allowance, Availability Duty Allowance - M-F (1-in-4 or less frequent)).

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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.