Concrete Products 2025 Pay Rates (MA000056)

Plain-English Summary

Who does this award cover?

The Concrete Products covers employees manufacturing concrete products, including concrete pipes, blocks, pavers, precast panels, and other concrete goods. If you work in a factory or yard making concrete products (not premixed concrete), this award applies to you. It covers approximately 10,000 workers across Australia.

This award does NOT cover premixed concrete workers (Premixed Concrete Award, MA000057), on-site construction workers using concrete products (Building and Construction General On-site Award, MA000020), or cement manufacturers (Cement, Lime and Quarrying Award, MA000055). See clause 4.1 for the full coverage terms.

How classification levels work

Classifications cover roles from general labourer through to machine operator, trades worker, and supervisor. Shiftworkers on continuous and non-continuous work have distinct provisions.

Key features of this award

Concrete products manufacturing may involve continuous shiftwork for some operations. The award distinguishes between shiftworkers on continuous work and those on non-continuous work, with different overtime provisions for each.

Classification Levels and Base Rates

All rates effective 1 July 2025. Source: Fair Work Commission Annual Wage Review 2024-25.

Refer to the Fair Work Commission pay guide for MA000056 for current dollar amounts for each classification level. Hourly rate = weekly rate / 38. Casual rate = hourly rate x 1.25.

Penalty Rates

Penalty rate multipliers from the Fair Work Commission penalty rate schedule for MA000056. All penalties are calculated on the base hourly rate.

The award specifies penalty rates ranging from 100% to 275% depending on when and how you work.

Full-Time and Part-Time Employees

Casual Employees

Penalty rate categories in this award

The following penalty rate descriptions apply under MA000056:

• Afternoon & night
• Day
• Monday to Saturday - After 2 hours
• Monday to Saturday - First 2 hours
• Monday to Sunday - After 2 hours
• Monday to Sunday - First 2 hours
• Monday to Sunday and public holidays
• Non-successive afternoon & night - After 2 hours
• Non-successive afternoon & night - First 2 hours
• Permanent night
• Public holiday
• Rostered day off - After 2 hours
• Rostered day off - First 2 hours
• Saturday
• Sunday & public holiday
• Sunday - all day

Casual penalty rates include the 25% casual loading. Refer to the specific award clauses for exact percentages applicable to each classification level and employment type.

Worked Examples

Example 1: Casual worker on a Sunday

A casual employee working a 4 hours-hour minimum shift on a Sunday.

• Base hourly rate: refer to your classification level in the MA000056 pay guide
• Sunday casual rate: base rate x Sunday casual penalty percentage
• Minimum payment: Sunday casual rate x 4 hours hours
• Clause reference: refer to casual penalty rates clause

Example 2: Full-time worker on a public holiday

A full-time employee working an 8-hour public holiday shift.

• Base hourly rate: refer to your classification level in the MA000056 pay guide
• Public holiday rate: base rate x public holiday percentage (up to 275%)
• Total: public holiday rate x 8 hours
• Clause reference: refer to public holiday clause

Example 3: Part-time worker with overtime

A part-time employee who works 2 hours beyond their rostered hours on a weekday.

• Base hourly rate: refer to your classification level in the MA000056 pay guide
• Overtime rate: base rate x overtime percentage
• Clause reference: refer to overtime clause

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the difference between continuous and non-continuous shiftwork?

Continuous shiftwork covers operations running 24/7, while non-continuous shiftwork covers operations that run shifts but do not cover all hours and days. Each has different overtime calculations.

2. Do I get a penalty for rostered days off?

Yes, work performed on a rostered day off attracts overtime rates, with different rates for the first 2 hours and subsequent hours.

3. Are precast concrete panel makers covered?

Yes, employees manufacturing precast concrete panels in a factory or yard are covered by this award. If they install panels on a construction site, the Building and Construction Award may apply instead.

4. What is the minimum shift length under this award?

The minimum engagement for casual and part-time employees is 4 hours per shift. Even if you are sent home early, you must be paid for the minimum shift length.

5. How do I check my exact pay rate?

Use our free calculator or refer to the Fair Work Commission pay guide for MA000056. You can also contact the Fair Work Ombudsman on 13 13 94 for free advice.

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Rates current as of 1 July 2025. Source: Fair Work Commission, CC BY 4.0. This information is general in nature and is not legal advice. Always verify rates against the Fair Work Ombudsman's Pay and Conditions Tool (PACT) at calculate.fairwork.gov.au.