StarTrack employees have overwhelmingly endorsed a new three-year Enterprise Agreement, with 97 percent of those who cast a valid vote backing the deal. The agreement delivers an 11 percent pay rise over three years and includes strengthened job security provisions, improved leave entitlements, and enhanced terms and conditions across the board.
The agreement has now been lodged with the Fair Work Commission for formal approval.
Agreement Details
The wage structure under the new Enterprise Agreement is front-loaded to deliver meaningful increases early in the term:
- Year one: 4 percent per annum wage increase
- Year two: 4 percent per annum wage increase
- Year three: 3 percent wage rise plus a 1 percent increase to superannuation contributions
That structure totals an 11 percent pay increase over the life of the agreement. Notably, the first pay increase has been backdated to September 2024, providing an immediate financial benefit to employees who have been working under the previous agreement while negotiations were underway.
Beyond the headline wage figures, the agreement includes what StarTrack has described as industry-leading job security provisions. Employees will also benefit from better support for personal leave and improved terms and conditions that reflect the demands of modern logistics work.
Workforce Endorsement
The level of engagement in the vote was substantial. Of all eligible team members, 82 percent participated in the ballot, with 2,472 employees casting a valid vote. Of those, 97 percent voted in favour of the new agreement — a result that signals strong alignment between the negotiated terms and workforce expectations.
That turnout and approval rate are significant by any measure. Enterprise agreement votes in the logistics sector do not always achieve this level of participation, and the near-unanimous support suggests the deal addresses longstanding priorities around pay, security and working conditions.
As reported by Prime Mover Magazine, the result reflects a collaborative negotiation process between StarTrack management and employee representatives.
Industry Context
StarTrack, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Australia Post Group established in 1974, operates one of Australia’s largest express freight and logistics networks. The company plays a critical role in both business-to-business and business-to-consumer delivery across the country, and the terms of its enterprise agreements carry influence across the broader transport and logistics sector.
The 11 percent pay rise over three years comes at a time when the logistics industry is grappling with labour retention challenges and rising operational costs. Competitive remuneration and secure employment conditions are increasingly important for carriers seeking to attract and retain experienced drivers, warehouse workers, and operations staff.
According to MHD Supply Chain, the agreement sets a benchmark that other carriers and logistics operators will likely reference in their own negotiations. Fully Loaded noted that the deal’s job security provisions and superannuation increase in year three represent a forward-looking approach to workforce stability.
What It Means for the Sector
For businesses that rely on StarTrack for freight and parcel delivery, the agreement provides a degree of operational certainty. A workforce that has clearly endorsed its employment terms is less likely to face the disruptions that can accompany protracted industrial negotiations. With the agreement now before the Fair Work Commission, formal approval is expected to follow in the coming weeks.
The result also reinforces a broader trend in Australian logistics: employers that invest in competitive pay, genuine job security, and improved conditions are better positioned to maintain a stable, productive workforce in a tight labour market.