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  "slug": "manufacturing",
  "code": "MA000010",
  "name": "Manufacturing and Associated Industries and Occupations Award 2020",
  "shortLabel": "Manufacturing Award",
  "financialYear": "2026-27",
  "effectiveFrom": "2026-07-01",
  "published": "2026-06-24",
  "payGuideUrl": "https://www.fairwork.gov.au/pay-and-wages/minimum-wages/pay-guides",
  "casualLoadingPct": 25,
  "source": "Derived from Fair Work Ombudsman pay guides",
  "disclaimer": "Indicative minimum award rates for general information only, derived from Fair Work Ombudsman pay guides. RosterElf is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the Fair Work Ombudsman. Do not rely on this data for payroll decisions — rates depend on award coverage, enterprise agreements and individual circumstances and change periodically. Always verify against the current Fair Work pay guide before setting or paying wages. Provided without warranty; RosterElf Pty Ltd accepts no liability for reliance on it.",
  "classifications": [
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      "id": "C14",
      "label": "C14 – Manufacturing employee level I",
      "roles": "Entry-level / induction",
      "weekly": 978.1,
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      "hourlyCasual": 32.18,
      "penaltyOverrides": null
    },
    {
      "id": "C13",
      "label": "C13 – Manufacturing employee level II",
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      "weekly": 1004.9,
      "hourlyPermanent": 26.44,
      "hourlyCasual": 33.05,
      "penaltyOverrides": null
    },
    {
      "id": "C12",
      "label": "C12 – Manufacturing employee level III",
      "roles": "Operating / assembly with some skill",
      "weekly": 1029.1,
      "hourlyPermanent": 27.08,
      "hourlyCasual": 33.85,
      "penaltyOverrides": null
    },
    {
      "id": "C11",
      "label": "C11 – Manufacturing employee level IV",
      "roles": "Skilled operative / laboratory tester",
      "weekly": 1062.9,
      "hourlyPermanent": 27.97,
      "hourlyCasual": 34.96,
      "penaltyOverrides": null
    },
    {
      "id": "C10",
      "label": "C10 – Manufacturing tradesperson level I",
      "roles": "Trade-qualified (the trade rate)",
      "weekly": 1119.1,
      "hourlyPermanent": 29.45,
      "hourlyCasual": 36.81,
      "penaltyOverrides": null
    },
    {
      "id": "C9",
      "label": "C9 – Manufacturing tradesperson level II",
      "roles": "Trade + post-trade skills",
      "weekly": 1154.3,
      "hourlyPermanent": 30.38,
      "hourlyCasual": 37.98,
      "penaltyOverrides": null
    },
    {
      "id": "C8",
      "label": "C8 – Tradesperson special class level I",
      "roles": "Advanced trade / technician",
      "weekly": 1189.4,
      "hourlyPermanent": 31.3,
      "hourlyCasual": 39.13,
      "penaltyOverrides": null
    },
    {
      "id": "C7",
      "label": "C7 – Tradesperson special class level II",
      "roles": "Advanced trade / technician level III",
      "weekly": 1221.1,
      "hourlyPermanent": 32.13,
      "hourlyCasual": 40.16,
      "penaltyOverrides": null
    },
    {
      "id": "C6",
      "label": "C6 – Engineering/laboratory technician",
      "roles": "Advanced technical officer",
      "weekly": 1283.1,
      "hourlyPermanent": 33.77,
      "hourlyCasual": 42.21,
      "penaltyOverrides": null
    },
    {
      "id": "C5",
      "label": "C5 – Engineering/laboratory technician",
      "roles": "Senior technical officer",
      "weekly": 1309.5,
      "hourlyPermanent": 34.46,
      "hourlyCasual": 43.08,
      "penaltyOverrides": null
    },
    {
      "id": "C4",
      "label": "C4 – Engineering technical officer",
      "roles": "Principal-level technical officer",
      "weekly": 1344.5,
      "hourlyPermanent": 35.38,
      "hourlyCasual": 44.23,
      "penaltyOverrides": null
    }
  ],
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      "id": "saturday",
      "name": "Saturday (day worker)",
      "kind": "multiplier",
      "permanentMultiplierOrLoading": 1.5,
      "casualMultiplierOrLoading": 1.5
    },
    {
      "id": "sunday",
      "name": "Sunday (day worker)",
      "kind": "multiplier",
      "permanentMultiplierOrLoading": 2,
      "casualMultiplierOrLoading": 2
    },
    {
      "id": "publicholiday",
      "name": "Public holiday",
      "kind": "multiplier",
      "permanentMultiplierOrLoading": 2.5,
      "casualMultiplierOrLoading": 2.5
    }
  ],
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  "apprentices": [
    {
      "stage": "Stage 1 (did not complete year 12)",
      "weekly": 559.55,
      "hourly": 14.73
    },
    {
      "stage": "Stage 2",
      "weekly": 671.46,
      "hourly": 17.67
    },
    {
      "stage": "Stage 3",
      "weekly": 839.33,
      "hourly": 22.09
    },
    {
      "stage": "Stage 4",
      "weekly": 984.81,
      "hourly": 25.92
    }
  ],
  "allowances": [
    {
      "name": "Tool allowance – tradesperson (not vehicle manufacturing)",
      "amount": "$0.47 per hour ($0.89 for carpenter/joiner/boatbuilder)"
    },
    {
      "name": "Leading hand – in charge of 3–10 employees",
      "amount": "$1.29 per hour"
    },
    {
      "name": "Leading hand – in charge of 11–20 employees",
      "amount": "$1.93 per hour"
    },
    {
      "name": "First aid allowance",
      "amount": "$22.26 per week"
    },
    {
      "name": "Meal allowance – overtime",
      "amount": "$19.14 per meal"
    },
    {
      "name": "Cold places allowance",
      "amount": "$0.82 per hour"
    },
    {
      "name": "Confined spaces allowance",
      "amount": "$1.12 per hour"
    }
  ]
}