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Sugar Ops Award Pay Rates 2025–26

Rates effective 1 July 2025 · MA000087

Current hourly pay rates under the Sugar Ops Award, effective from 1 July 2025. Casual rates include the 25% casual loading.

Bulk Terminal Employees

ClassificationFT/PT HourlyCasual Hourly
BT1$24.28/hr$30.35/hr
BT2$25.12/hr$31.40/hr

Milling Distillery Refinery And Maintenance Employ

ClassificationFT/PT HourlyCasual Hourly
C14/L2$24.28/hr$30.35/hr
C13/L3$24.95/hr$31.19/hr

Field Experiment Stations And Cane Tester Employee

ClassificationFT/PT HourlyCasual Hourly
CT1 (Level 1)$24.95/hr$31.19/hr
CHAR1 (Level 1)$25.77/hr$32.21/hr
CHAU1 (Level 1)$25.77/hr$32.21/hr
CP1 (Level 1)$25.77/hr$32.21/hr
CT2 (Level 2)$25.77/hr$32.21/hr
CHAU2 (Level 2)$27.12/hr$33.90/hr

General

ClassificationFT/PT HourlyCasual Hourly
CT1 (Level 1)$31.80/hr$39.75/hr
Supervisor/Trainer/Coordinator Level I$31.80/hr$39.75/hr
Supervisor/Trainer/Coordinator Level II$31.80/hr$39.75/hr
CHAR1 (Level 1)$25.77/hr$32.21/hr
CHAU1 (Level 1)$25.77/hr$32.21/hr
CP1 (Level 1)$25.77/hr$32.21/hr
CT2 (Level 2)$25.77/hr$32.21/hr

Rates sourced from the Fair Work Commission pay guide for MA000087, effective 1 July 2025.

See also: Penalty rates | Casual employees | Classifications

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