Plumbers Union Agreement – Loaded Rates

It should be noted that:-

1. the weekly wage, the fares allowance and the travel allowance are all based on the rates payable on and from 1 March 2021;
2. the averaged site allowance is based on a site allowance of $4.30;
3. the percentage for Superannuation (9.5%), CoInvest (2.7%), Workcover (6.204%) and Payroll tax (4.85%) reflects the current percentages;
4. the Redundancy / ITP Insurance / Portable Sick leave reflects the applicable rate as at the first pay period on or after 1 October 2020; and

Finally, the total of the factors is then divided by the Average Weekly Productive Hours (28.3 hours per week).  The Average Weekly Productive Hours has been derived by deducting the average annual leave, average personal / carer’s (sick) leave, public holidays, picnic day, rostered days off and a number of other absences from the available working hours.

For those members that have any questions please contact Phil Eberhard, Senior Workplace Relations Adviser, Master Plumbers, on Mobile 0425 790 722 or [email protected].

Appendix J: Indicative Gross Hourly Rate Guide

AJ.1    The following table is an indicative hourly rate guide to the total costs involved in employing a Registered Plumber or a Refrigeration Mechanic under the Agreement:-

Notes:

1. The Averaged Site Allowance is based on a site allowance of $4.30;
2. The percentage for Superannuation (9.5%), CoInvest (2.7%), Workcover (6.204%) and Payroll tax (4.85%) reflects the current percentages;
3. The Redundancy / ITP Insurance / Portable Sick leave reflects the applicable rate as at the first pay period on or after 1 October 2020; and
4. The Average Weekly Productive Hours (28.3 hours per week) is derived by deducting the yearly annual leave, personal / carer’s (sick) leave, picnic day, rostered days off and other absences to determine the Average Weekly Productive Hours.