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Whitehaven Coal Mining Limited enterprise agreement pay rates

This page lists the pay rates in the Whitehaven Coal Mining Limited enterprise agreement (AE519028). 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 31 May 2026.

Agreement details

Code

AE519028

Industry

Coal industry

Ordinary hours

35 per week

Casual loading

25%

Union

The Mining and Energy Union

Nominal expiry

1 November 2026

Minimum pay rates

Full-time pay runs from $1,241.80 per week ($35.48 per hour) at the entry level up to $1,303.05 per week at the top, across 2 classifications. A few examples:

Classification	Weekly (full-time)	Per hour
Level 2 - Operator Maintainer	$1,241.80	$35.48
Level 3 - Operator Maintainer	$1,303.05	$37.23

What else it sets

Penalty rates for weekends, public holidays and overtime.
13 allowances (for example Weekly Trade Allowance, Performance Incentive Scheme - Train Load Rate, Communication Day 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.