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MA000089Automotive

Vehicle Repair Award

Vehicle Repair, Services and Retail Award 2020

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Who does this award cover?

The Vehicle Repair Award covers employees working in automotive, including the following common roles:

MechanicAuto electricianPanel beaterSpray painterService advisorCar detailer

Pay rates by classification

ClassificationBase (per hour)Casual (+25%)Weekly (38h)
Vehicle Repair Level 1$24.10$30.13$915.80
Vehicle Repair Level 2$25.41$31.76$965.58
Vehicle Repair Level 3$26.83$33.54$1019.54
Vehicle Repair Level 4$28.36$35.45$1077.68
Vehicle Repair Level 5$29.64$37.05$1126.32

Rates shown are hourly permanent (base) and casual (base + 25% loading). Always verify with the official FWC document — rates change annually on 1 July following the Fair Work Commission's Annual Wage Review.

Penalty rates

Saturday1.50×
Sunday2.00×
Public Holiday2.50×
Overtime (first 3 hours)1.50×
Overtime (after 3 hours)2.00×

Break entitlements

Shift lengthMeal breakRest breakPaid?
Up to 5 hoursNo
5–8 hours30 minNo
8–10 hours30 min10 minYes
10+ hours60 min20 minYes

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This page covers the headline rates, penalties, and break rules. The full award has dozens more clauses: allowances, overtime formulas, rostering rules, dispute procedures, and classification descriptors. FairWork Mate AI answers plain-English questions grounded on every clause. The Business API returns structured data for payroll and HR systems.