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Watco Australia Logistics Pty Ltd enterprise agreement pay rates

This page lists the pay rates in the Watco Australia Logistics Pty Ltd enterprise agreement (AE524050). 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

Watco Queensland Rail Supply Chain Enterprise Agreement 2023 covers all Watco Australia Logistics Pty Ltd train-crew employees in Queensland (Team Member Levels 1-5: Trainee, Shunt Qualified, Qualified Drivers Assistant, Qualified Locomotive Driver, Senior Driver/Trainer & Assessor).

Rates last updated 26 August 2026.

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Agreement details

Code

AE524050

Industry

Rail industry

Ordinary hours

38 per week

Casual loading

25%

Union

RTBU,AFULE

Nominal expiry

3 April 2028

Roles covered

Some of the roles this agreement may cover at the Watco Australia Logistics Pty Ltd. You can open any role to see its indicative rates.

Minimum pay rates

Full-time pay runs from $1,109.60 per week ($29.20 per hour) at the entry level up to $2,300.14 per week at the top, across 5 classifications. A few examples:

Classification	Weekly (full-time)	Per hour
Team Member Level 1Team Member Level 1 - Trainee (cl 28 + App 1). Entry-level rail trainee with no rail safety qualifications, typically recruited off the street. Performs no operational shunting;...	$1,109.60	$29.20
Team Member Level 2Team Member Level 2 - Shunt Qualified (cl 28 + App 1). Assessed competent in all Level 1 criteria. Rostered as Third Person and performs shunting operations, train crew Line Hau...	$1,272.24	$33.48
Team Member Level 3Team Member Level 3 - Qualified Drivers Assistant (cl 28 + App 1). Assessed competent in Level 2 Train Operations criteria. Engine & Air qualified (traction qualifications compl...	$1,547.74	$40.73

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.
9 allowances (for example Barracks Meals, Driver Only Operations (DOO) Allowance, Private Motor Vehicle Allowance).

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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.