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.
Under the Health Professionals Award (MA000027), the minimum full-time adult rate starts at $26.97/hour (Level 1 (support services)). Saturdays pay 150% (full/part-time) or 175% (casual); Sundays 150% (full/part-time) or 175% (casual); public holidays 250% (full/part-time) or 275% (casual). Casual percentages already include the 25% casual loading. Figures current as at 1 July 2026, sourced from the Fair Work Ombudsman Pay Guide — full tables below, or ask Fitz for the exact rate for your classification and shift.
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) | 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 |
| 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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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% |
Frequently-applied allowances from the Pay Guide MA000027. Ask Fitz for the full list and the exact conditions.
| 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 |
| Tool allowance (chefs and cooks) | $13.41 | per week |
| Uniform allowance | $1.26 | per shift |
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