MA000027Health
Health Professionals Award
Health Professionals and Support Services Award 2020
Who does this award cover?
The Health Professionals Award covers employees working in health, including the following common roles:
Pay rates by classification
| Classification | Base (per hour) | Casual (+25%) | Weekly (38h) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Professional Level 1 — AQF 5, 1st year | $32.44 | $40.55 | $1232.72 |
| Health Professional Level 2.1 — Senior Clinician, Specialist, Supervisor or Educator | $51.19 | $63.99 | $1945.22 |
| Health Professional Level 3 — Advanced Clinician, Senior Specialist or Section Manager | $52.19 | $65.24 | $1983.22 |
| Health Professional Level 4 — Manager | $65.77 | $82.21 | $2499.26 |
| Support Services Level 1 | $26.97 | $33.71 | $1024.86 |
| Support Services Level 2 | $28.03 | $35.04 | $1065.14 |
| Support Services Level 3 | $29.11 | $36.39 | $1106.18 |
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Penalty rates
How casual overtime is calculated
One of the most common payroll questions under the Health Professionals Award: when a casual works overtime or weekend hours, does the 1.5× or 2× multiplier apply to the base rate, or to the 25%-loaded casual rate? The answer depends on how the award is drafted.
Method for the Health Professionals Award
Unresolved — award drafting is ambiguous or we have not verified
We have not independently verified how this award treats the 25% casual loading when overtime or penalty rates apply. The three possible methods (additive / compounded / separate) can produce materially different pay outcomes. Check the award text at fwc.gov.au or use the Fair Work Ombudsman Pay and Conditions Tool (PACT) for a definitive answer.
| Method | Calculation | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|
| Additive | $65.77 × 175% | $115.10 |
| Compounded | $82.21 × 150% | $123.32 |
| Separate | $65.77 × 150% | $98.66 |
Break entitlements
| Shift length | Meal break | Rest break | Paid? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 5 hours | — | — | No |
| 5–7.6 hours | 30 min | — | No |
| 7.6–10 hours | 30 min | 10 min | Yes |
| 10+ hours | 60 min | 20 min | Yes |
More on the Health Professionals Award
Health Professionals Award pay rates 2026-27
Every classification, junior and casual rate, penalty table and rate calculator.
Search enterprise agreements
An enterprise agreement replaces the award where one covers your workplace. Search by employer.
Enterprise agreements in health
- North West Support Services Inc. Enterprise Agreement 2023
- St Giles Allied Health Enterprise Agreement 2026
- The Mary Ogilvy Homes Society Nursing & General Staff Agreement 2026
- Application for approval of the Karuna Hospice Services Nurses Enterprise Agreement 2026
- Housing for the Aged Action Group Inc. Agreement 2026
- ROSENEATH AGED CARE, NSWNMA, ANMF NSW BRANCH AND HSU NEW SOUTH WALES BRANCH ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT 2024
Employer pay guides under the Health Professionals Award
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