Every adult classification under the Health Professionals Award (MA000027) with current full-time and casual rates — and how to tell which level a role belongs at. Rates current as at 2026-07-01, sourced from the FWO Pay Guide.
The Health Professionals Award (MA000027) classifies adult employees across the levels below, with 2026 full-time rates from $26.97 to $71.19 per hour; casual rates include the 25% loading. A role's level is set by its actual duties as defined in the award — not its job title. The step from Level 1 to Level 2 is $1.06/hour full-time. Full tables below, or ask Fitz to classify a specific role.
| Classification | Full-time /hr | Casual /hr* |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | $26.97 | $33.71 |
| Level 2 | $28.03 | $35.04 |
| Level 3 | $29.11 | $36.39 |
| Level 4 | $29.45 | $36.81 |
| Level 5 | $30.45 | $38.06 |
| Level 6 | $32.09 | $40.11 |
| Level 7 | $32.67 | $40.84 |
| Level 8 - pay point 1 | $33.78 | $42.23 |
| Level 8 - pay point 2 | $34.66 | $43.33 |
| Level 8 - pay point 3 | $37.10 | $46.38 |
| Level 9 - pay point 1 | $37.76 | $47.20 |
| Level 9 - pay point 2 | $39.10 | $48.88 |
| Level 9 - pay point 3 | $39.42 | $49.28 |
| Classification | Full-time /hr | Casual /hr* |
|---|---|---|
| Level 3 - dental assistant | $29.11 | $36.39 |
| Level 5 - dental assistant | $29.15 | $36.44 |
| Level 6 - dental assistant | $30.63 | $38.29 |
| Level 7 - dental assistant | $31.67 | $39.59 |
| Classification | Full-time /hr | Casual /hr* |
|---|---|---|
| Level 5 - pathology collector | $30.45 | $38.06 |
| Level 6 - pathology collector | $30.63 | $38.29 |
| Level 7 - pathology collector (unqualified) | $31.67 | $39.59 |
| Level 7 - pathology collector (qualified) | $32.67 | $40.84 |
| Classification | Full-time /hr | Casual /hr* |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1 - pay point 1 | $30.89 | $38.61 |
| Level 1 - pay point 2 | $32.09 | $40.11 |
| Level 1 - pay point 3 | $33.51 | $41.89 |
| Level 1 - pay point 4 | $34.66 | $43.33 |
| Level 1 - pay point 5 | $37.76 | $47.20 |
| Level 1 - pay point 6 | $39.10 | $48.88 |
| Level 2 - pay point 1 | $39.31 | $49.14 |
| Level 2 - pay point 2 | $40.74 | $50.93 |
| Level 2 - pay point 3 | $42.30 | $52.88 |
| Level 2 - pay point 4 | $43.98 | $54.98 |
| Level 3 - pay point 1 | $45.89 | $57.36 |
| Level 3 - pay point 2 | $47.18 | $58.98 |
| Level 3 - pay point 3 | $48.19 | $60.24 |
| Level 3 - pay point 4 | $50.33 | $62.91 |
| Level 3 - pay point 5 | $52.19 | $65.24 |
| Level 4 - pay point 1 | $55.57 | $69.46 |
| Level 4 - pay point 2 | $59.30 | $74.13 |
| Level 4 - pay point 3 | $64.48 | $80.60 |
| Level 4 - pay point 4 | $71.19 | $88.99 |
*Casual rates include the 25% casual loading, as published in the FWO Pay Guide MA000027. Junior, apprentice and trainee rates differ — ask Fitz for those.
The award classifies the work, not the title. Whether a receptionist, dental assistant or allied health professional sits at one level or the next depends on the duties actually performed, the skills and qualifications the role requires, and the responsibility it carries — each defined in the award's classification schedule. Misclassifying downward creates an underpayment that compounds every pay run; misclassifying upward is money you didn't need to spend.
If you're unsure, describe the role to Fitz — the classification wizard walks the Health Professionals Award structure with you and returns the level and current rate. Or start from the full pay-rates tables and the complete award guide.
Describe the job — Fitz maps it to the right Health Professionals Award level with the current rate. Free to start, no card required.
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