Health Professionals Award Cheat Sheet 2026–27
MA000027 · For practices, clinics & allied health · Minimum rates
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Rates effective2026-07-01
Next review2027-07-01
Casual loading25%
Super12%

Base hourly rates (adult, full-time)

Level 1$26.97
Level 2$28.03
Level 3$29.11
Level 5 - dental assistant$29.15
Level 4$29.45
Level 5$30.45
Level 6 - dental assistant$30.63
Level 1 - pay point 1$30.89
Level 7 - dental assistant$31.67
Level 6$32.09
Level 7$32.67
Level 1 - pay point 3$33.51

12 rate levels shown from 40 adult full-time classifications. Casuals: add 25% loading to the base rate.

Minimum engagement

Casual3 hrs min/shift

Penalties, loadings & overtime

Saturday (FT/PT)150%
Saturday (casual)175%
Sunday (FT/PT)150%
Sunday (casual)175%
Public holiday (FT/PT)250%
Public holiday (casual)275%
Shift Loading Mon–Fri+15%
Overtime First 2hrs150%
Overtime After 2hrs200%
Sunday Overtime200%

Casual penalty percentages already include the 25% casual loading — never stack them.

Common allowances

Heat allowance (temperature 40°C-46°C, employed at current workplace before 8 Aug 1991)$0.61 per hour
Heat allowance (temperature exceeds 46°C, employed at current workplace before 8 Aug 1991)$0.73 per hour
Laundry allowance$0.33 per shift
Meal allowance$17.30 per meal
Nauseous work allowance (not linen sealed in airtight containers)$0.61 per hour
Occasional interpreting allowance$1.34 per occasion
Sourced from the Fair Work Ombudsman Pay Guide MA000027. Minimum entitlements only — check the award for conditions. Full tables & instant answers: fitzhr.com/health

This is the condensed reference — the full classification tables live at Health Professionals Award pay rates and the complete rules at the Health Professionals Award guide. For the exact rate for any classification, employment type or shift, ask Fitz — free, no card required.