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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.

Who this agreement covers

Whitehaven Coal CHPP-only Agreement covering Level Two and Level Three Operator Maintainers engaged at the Narrabri Coal Handling and Preparation Plant (Gunnedah Basin, NSW).

Rates last updated 26 August 2026.

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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:

ClassificationWeekly (full-time)Per hour
Level 2 - Operator MaintainerAn Employee who is assessed as competent to perform the required CHPP tasks in a variety of operating circumstances and under limited supervision (Schedule 1 at cl 21.0). Engage...$1,241.80$35.48
Level 3 - Operator MaintainerExperienced Coal Handling Plant Tradesperson or Operator who has gained the following competencies: trade certificate, plant maintenance competencies, machinery competencies, tr...$1,303.05$37.23

What else it sets

  • Penalty rates for weekends, public holidays and overtime.
  • 13 allowances (for example First Aid Allowance, Performance Incentive Scheme - Train Load Rate, Performance Incentive Scheme - Coal Processing Production).

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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.