MA000011Mining
Mining Industry Award
Mining Industry Award
Who does this award cover?
The Mining Industry Award covers employees working in mining, including the following common roles:
Pay rates by classification
| Classification | Base (per hour) | Casual (+25%) | Weekly (38h) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry level - introductory | $27.53 | $34.41 | $1046.14 |
| Level 1 - basic | $28.65 | $35.81 | $1088.70 |
| Level 2 - intermediate | $29.67 | $37.09 | $1127.46 |
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Penalty rates
How casual overtime is calculated
One of the most common payroll questions under the Mining Industry Award: when a casual works overtime or weekend hours, does the 1.5× or 2× multiplier apply to the base rate, or to the 25%-loaded casual rate? The answer depends on how the award is drafted.
Method for the Mining Industry Award
Unresolved — award drafting is ambiguous or we have not verified
We have not independently verified how this award treats the 25% casual loading when overtime or penalty rates apply. The three possible methods (additive / compounded / separate) can produce materially different pay outcomes. Check the award text at fwc.gov.au or use the Fair Work Ombudsman Pay and Conditions Tool (PACT) for a definitive answer.
| Method | Calculation | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|
| Additive | $28.65 × 175% | $50.14 |
| Compounded | $35.81 × 150% | $53.72 |
| Separate | $28.65 × 150% | $42.97 |
Break entitlements
| Shift length | Meal break | Rest break | Paid? |
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Mining Industry Award pay rates 2026-27
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An enterprise agreement replaces the award where one covers your workplace. Search by employer.
Enterprise agreements in mining
- Eris Projects Pty Ltd AMWU, AWU and ETU Offshore Greenfields Agreement 2026 for Allseas Pioneering Spirit and its Support Vessels Working on Gippsland Campaign One (1) Platform and Jacket Removal and Return to BBMT Project
- Sandvik Rock Processing Australia & Union Enterprise Agreement West Coast 2026
- Thiess Lake Vermont Mine Enterprise Agreement 2026
- Aurizon NSW Coal Operations Enterprise Agreement 2026
- Peabody Australia Coppabella Enterprise Agreement 2026
- MRAEL Coal Terminals Enterprise Agreement 2025
Employer pay guides under the Mining Industry Award
Mining Industry Award enforcement cases
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