Mining Industry 2025 Pay Rates (MA000011)

Plain-English Summary

Who does this award cover?

The Mining Industry covers employees in the mining industry, including metalliferous mining, non-metallic mining, quarrying, and extractive industries (other than black coal). If you work in gold, iron ore, copper, nickel, lithium, or other mineral extraction, this award applies to you. It covers approximately 180,000 workers across Australia.

This award does NOT cover black coal mining workers (Black Coal Mining Industry Award, MA000001), oil and gas extraction workers (Hydrocarbons Industry (Upstream) Award, MA000062), or quarrying operations covered by the Cement, Lime and Quarrying Award (MA000055). See clause 4.1 for the full coverage terms.

How classification levels work

The award classifies employees into levels based on skills and qualifications, from entry-level mine workers through to experienced operators, trades workers, and supervisory roles. Continuous shiftworkers and non-continuous shiftworkers have different provisions.

Key features of this award

Mining operations frequently involve continuous shiftwork, fly-in-fly-out (FIFO) rosters, and remote location work. The award includes provisions for shiftwork penalties and overtime that reflect the demanding nature of mining rosters.

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 MA000011 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 MA000011. All penalties are calculated on the base hourly rate.

The award specifies penalty rates ranging from 100% to 250% 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 MA000011:

• Afternoon & night
• Day
• Monday to Saturday noon - After 3 hours
• Monday to Saturday noon - First 3 hours
• Monday to Sunday
• Permanent night
• Public holiday
• Saturday - after 12 noon & Sunday
• Saturday after 12 noon & Sunday
• Saturday before 12 noon - after 3 hours
• Saturday before 12 noon - first 3 hours

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 MA000011 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 MA000011 pay guide
• Public holiday rate: base rate x public holiday percentage (up to 250%)
• 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 MA000011 pay guide
• Overtime rate: base rate x overtime percentage
• Clause reference: refer to overtime clause

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Does this award apply to FIFO mining workers?

Yes, FIFO workers employed in mining operations are covered. The award applies regardless of the roster arrangement. However, many FIFO workers are covered by enterprise agreements that override award conditions.

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

Continuous shiftwork means the operation runs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Non-continuous shiftwork is where shifts do not cover all hours or all days. Continuous shiftworkers receive additional annual leave and different penalty rate structures.

3. Are mining contractors covered?

Employees of mining contractors performing mining work are generally covered by this award, unless an enterprise agreement applies. Independent contractors are not covered.

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 MA000011. 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.