The complete reference to the Health Professionals and Support Services Award MA000027 for private practices, allied health, dental, pathology and medical support employers — coverage, classifications, penalty rates, allowances, minimum engagement and Fair Work compliance.
The Health Professionals and Support Services Award MA000027 covers private-sector health professionals and health support services — including allied health, dental assistants, pathology collectors and medical administration. Getting coverage right matters — it drives the classification structure, penalty rates, and allowances that apply to every shift. Applying the wrong award creates systematic underpayment exposure.
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Current classification rates, penalties and allowances from the FWO Pay Guide.
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Penalty rates under MA000027 for weekend and public holiday work, as a percentage of the ordinary hourly rate:
| When worked | % of ordinary rate |
|---|---|
| Saturday (FT/PT) | 150% |
| Saturday (casual) | 175% |
| Sunday (FT/PT) | 150% |
| Sunday (casual) | 175% |
| Public holiday (FT/PT) | 250% |
| Public holiday (casual) | 275% |
Casual employees receive a 25% loading; the casual penalty percentages above are all-inclusive of that loading, not stacked on top.
A sample of the full-time minimum rates. See the Health Professionals Award pay rates page for the full table, streams and casual rates.
| Classification (full-time) | Hourly | Weekly |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1 (support services) | $26.97 | $1024.70 |
| Level 2 (support services) | $28.03 | $1065.20 |
| Level 3 (support services) | $29.11 | $1106.20 |
| Level 4 (support services) | $29.45 | $1119.10 |
| Level 5 (support services) | $30.45 | $1157.20 |
| Level 6 (support services) | $32.09 | $1219.50 |
| Level 7 (support services) | $32.67 | $1241.40 |
| Level 8 - pay point 1 (support services) | $33.78 | $1283.50 |
| Level 8 - pay point 2 (support services) | $34.66 | $1317.20 |
| Level 8 - pay point 3 (support services) | $37.10 | $1409.70 |
| Level 9 - pay point 1 (support services) | $37.76 | $1435.00 |
| Level 9 - pay point 2 (support services) | $39.10 | $1485.90 |
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The Health Professionals Award sets a minimum period an employee must be paid for each time they are engaged:
| Allowance | Amount | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| On call allowance (Monday to Saturday) | $26.34 | per 24-hour period |
| On call allowance (Sunday & public holiday) | $52.56 | per 24-hour period |
Operating under MA000027 creates obligations beyond paying the correct rate:
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