Woolworths Supermarkets workers are covered by the Woolworths Australian Food Group Agreement 2024. This is a legally binding document, and your employer must comply with the provisions outlined in the agreement.
The Woolworths Agreement sets out all of your pay and conditions at work. It is specific to Woolworths Supermarkets workers only.
The current Woolworths Agreement commenced on 21 October 2024. The nominal expiry date is 17 April 2028.
The SDA negotiates with Woolworths on your behalf to secure improved pay and conditions in your agreement. It contains important entitlements and rights, for example:
- Rate of pay
- Pay rises
- Rostering rights
- Breaks
- Penalty rates
- Overtime
- Leave provisions
Before any negotiations for a new agreement begins, the SDA surveys members about what’s important to you at work.
Generally, a new agreement is negotiated every 3-4 years.
For any new agreement to be put in place, it must be voted on by employees and receive a majority yes vote and also be approved by the Fair Work Commission.
| Time worked per shift | Rest break (paid) | Meal break (unpaid) |
|---|---|---|
| Less than 4 hours | No rest break | No meal break |
| 4 hours and up to and including 5 hours | 1 x 15 minute rest break | No meal break |
| More than 5 hours but less than 7 hours | 1 x 15 minute rest break | 1 x 30 minutes (or 60 minutes by agreement) |
| 7 hours or more, but less than 10 hours | 2 x 15 minute rest breaks | 1 x 30 minutes (or 60 minutes by agreement) |
| 10 hours or more | 2 x 15 minute rest breaks | 2 x 30 minutes (or 60 minutes by agreement) |
| Days of the week | Hours | Full-time and part-time rates of pay | Casual rates of pay (penalty rates are inclusive of 25% casual loading) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday | 7:00am to 6:00pm | Base rate | Base rate + 25% |
| 6:00pm to 11:00pm | Base rate + 25% | Base rate + 50% | |
| Saturday | 7:00am to 11:00pm | Base rate + 25% | Base rate + 50% |
| Monday through Saturday | 11:00pm to 7:00am | First 3 hours: base rate + 50% Additional hours in this span over 3 hours: Base rate + 100% | First 3 hours: base rate + 75% Additional hours in this span over 3 hours: Base rate + 125% |
| Sunday | Midnight to 9:00am 9:00am to 11:00pm 11:00pm to midnight | Base rate + 100% Base rate + 50% Base rate +100% | Base rate + 125% Base rate + 75% Base rate + 125% |
SDA members can access personalised rates of pay specific to your workplace in our Member’s Area.
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SDA members have exclusive access to our members only area which includes personalised rates of pay and detailed information about your specific agreement.
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Download the Woolworths Australian Food Group Agreement 2024
Being an SDA member means you receive access to important information about your pay and conditions at Woolworths Supermarkets.
We can help SDA members at Woolworths Supermarkets to understand their rights at work.
The SDA also works hard to keep you informed about any proposed changes to your entitlements including:
- During negotiations for a new agreement
- Before voting on a new agreement
- Changes to workplace legislation
Whether it’s your roster, breaks or what penalty rates apply – the SDA can provide you with information, support and advice that’s specific to Woolworths Supermarkets.
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