Oil Refining Ops Award Allowances 2025–26
Rates effective 6 February 2026 · MA000072
Allowances under the Oil Refining Ops Award are extra payments for specific conditions, skills, or expenses. They are one of the most commonly missed entitlements after penalty rates.
Current allowances
| Allowance | Amount | When it applies |
|---|---|---|
| First aid allowance | $21.37 per week | First aid allowance |
| Industry allowance — other than clerical employees | $42.74 per week | Industry allowance — other than clerical employees (already included in rate tables) |
| Leading hand in charge of 3 to 10 employees | $47.01 per week | Leading hand in charge of 3 to 10 employees |
| Leading hand in charge of 11 to 20 employees | $59.83 per week | Leading hand in charge of 11 to 20 employees |
| Leading hand in charge of more than 20 employees | $80.45 per week | Leading hand in charge of more than 20 employees |
See also: Pay rates | Allowances & loadings guide
Source: Fair Work Commission pay guide for MA000072, effective 6 February 2026.
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