MA000027 · Pay Rates 2026

Health Professionals Award Pay Rates

Minimum rates under the Health Professionals and Support Services Award MA000027, current as at 2026-07-01. Sourced from the Fair Work Ombudsman Pay Guide MA000027.

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Casual loading
25%
Super
12%
Effective
2026-07-01
Next review
2027-07-01

Classification Hourly Rates

Full-time minimum rates by classification. Casual employees receive these rates plus the 25% casual loading (or the all-inclusive casual rate where the award specifies one).

Classification (full-time)HourlyWeekly
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
Level 9 - pay point 3 (support services)$39.42$1497.80
Level 3 - dental assistant (dental assistants)$29.11$1106.20
Level 5 - dental assistant (dental assistants)$29.15$1107.80
Level 6 - dental assistant (dental assistants)$30.63$1163.90
Level 7 - dental assistant (dental assistants)$31.67$1203.50
Level 5 - pathology collector (pathology collectors)$30.45$1157.20
Level 6 - pathology collector (pathology collectors)$30.63$1163.90
Level 7 - pathology collector (unqualified) (pathology collectors)$31.67$1203.50
Level 7 - pathology collector (qualified) (pathology collectors)$32.67$1241.40
Level 1 - pay point 1 (health professionals)$30.89$1174.00
Level 1 - pay point 2 (health professionals)$32.09$1219.50
Level 1 - pay point 3 (health professionals)$33.51$1273.40

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Penalty Rates

Weekend and public holiday penalties as a percentage of the ordinary hourly rate. Casual percentages are all-inclusive of the casual loading.

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%

Common Allowances

Frequently-applied allowances from the Pay Guide MA000027. Ask Fitz for the full list and the exact conditions.

AllowanceAmountUnit
Heat allowance (temperature 40°C-46°C, employed at current workplace before 8 Aug 1991)$0.61per hour
Heat allowance (temperature exceeds 46°C, employed at current workplace before 8 Aug 1991)$0.73per hour
Laundry allowance$0.33per shift
Meal allowance$17.30per meal
Nauseous work allowance (not linen sealed in airtight containers)$0.61per hour
Occasional interpreting allowance$1.34per occasion
On call allowance (Monday to Saturday)$26.34per 24-hour period
On call allowance (Sunday & public holiday)$52.56per 24-hour period
Tool allowance (chefs and cooks)$13.41per week
Uniform allowance$1.26per shift
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the Health Professionals Award pay rates in 2026?
The Health Professionals and Support Services Award MA000027 minimum rates are current as at 2026-07-01 (next review 2027-07-01). Full-time classification rates, penalty rates and allowances are listed above; casual employees receive a 25% loading.
What penalty rates apply under MA000027?
Weekend and public holiday penalties are shown in the penalties table above, expressed as a percentage of the ordinary hourly rate. Casual penalty percentages are all-inclusive of the 25% casual loading.
How current is this data?
These figures are extracted from the Fair Work Ombudsman Pay Guide MA000027 and are current as at 2026-07-01. Fitz HR re-checks them against the Pay Guide and flags when an award is past its review date of 2027-07-01.

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