Many employees in the state industrial relations system are covered by WA awards. WA awards are legal documents that set the minimum pay rates and other working arrangements for employees in a particular industry or occupation. The summary below lists some of the more common jobs in the motor vehicle industry and the likely WA awards that apply to those jobs. If you are unsure about award coverage, please contact the MTA.
The following information is only relevant to employers and employees in the WA state industrial relations system, and is intended as a guide only.
| Position | Classification | Award |
|---|---|---|
| Automotive electrical fitter | C10 | Manufacturing, Maintenance and Metal Trades Award |
| Automotive electrician | Tradesperson -Level 1 | Manufacturing, Maintenance and Metal Trades Award |
| Automotive spraypainter | Tradesperson -Level 1 | Manufacturing, Maintenance and Metal Trades Award |
| Body builder | Tradesperson -Level 1 | Manufacturing, Maintenance and Metal Trades Award |
| Car detailer/ car washers (working in a motor vehicle dealership) | Level 1 or Level 3 depending on experience | Motor Vehicle Industry Award |
| Cleaner | Cleaners and Caretakers Award | |
| Mechanic (automotive) | C10 | Manufacturing, Maintenance and Metal Trades Award |
| Mechanic (motorcycle) | C10 | Manufacturing, Maintenance and Metal Trades Award |
| Panel beater (working at a panel beater business) | Tradesperson -Level 1 | Manufacturing, Maintenance and Metal Trades Award |
| Receptionist (working at a car yard business) | Grade 2 and 3 depending on duties and responsibilities | Clerks (Wholesale and Retail Establishments) Award |
| Receptionist (working at a caravan repair business) | Grade 2 or 3 depending on duties and responsibilities | Clerks (Commercial, Social Professional Services) Award |
| Receptionist (working at a tyre sales business) | Grade 2 or 3 depending on duties and responsibilities | Clerks (Wholesale and Retail Establishments) Award |
| Spring maker | Tradesperson -Level 1 | Manufacturing, Maintenance and Metal Trades Award |
| Tradesperson’s assistant | C13 | Manufacturing, Maintenance and Metal Trades Award |
| Tyre fitter | C12 | Manufacturing, Maintenance and Metal Trades Award |
| Vehicle salesperson | Award free |
