Premixed Concrete 2025 Pay Rates (MA000057)

Plain-English Summary

Who does this award cover?

The Premixed Concrete covers employees in the premixed (ready-mixed) concrete industry, including concrete truck drivers (agitator drivers), batching plant operators, and yard workers at concrete plants. If you drive a concrete mixer truck or work at a concrete batching plant, this award applies to you. It covers approximately 8,000 workers across Australia.

This award does NOT cover concrete products manufacturers (Concrete Products Award, MA000056), on-site construction workers pouring concrete (Building and Construction General On-site Award, MA000020), or general transport drivers (Road Transport and Distribution Award, MA000038). See clause 4.1 for the full coverage terms.

How classification levels work

Classifications cover roles from yard worker through to agitator driver, batching plant operator, and supervisor. Shiftworkers and non-shiftworkers have different provisions.

Key features of this award

Premixed concrete deliveries often begin early in the morning to supply construction sites. The award includes shiftwork provisions with afternoon, night, and permanent night shift penalties.

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 MA000057 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 MA000057. 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 MA000057:

• Afternoon
• Day work
• Monday to Friday
• Monday to Friday - after 2 hours
• Monday to Friday - first 2 hours
• Night
• Permanent night shift
• Public holiday
• Saturday - after 2 hours
• Saturday - first 2 hours
• Sunday

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 MA000057 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 MA000057 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 MA000057 pay guide
• Overtime rate: base rate x overtime percentage
• Clause reference: refer to overtime clause

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Are concrete truck drivers paid differently from plant workers?

Yes, agitator (concrete truck) drivers and batching plant operators have different classification levels reflecting the different skills required.

2. What about Saturday deliveries?

Saturday work attracts penalty rates, with different rates for the first 2 hours and subsequent hours of overtime.

3. Do permanent night shift workers get a higher rate?

Yes, employees on permanent night shift receive a higher penalty rate than those on rotating night shifts.

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 MA000057. 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.