MA000031Healthcare
Medical Practitioners Award
Medical Practitioners Award
Who does this award cover?
The Medical Practitioners Award covers employees working in healthcare, including the following common roles:
Pay rates by classification
| Classification | Base (per hour) | Casual (+25%) | Weekly (38h) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intern | $33.62 | $42.03 | $1277.56 |
| Resident medical practitioner - pay point 1 | $35.69 | $44.61 | $1356.22 |
| Resident medical practitioner - pay point 2 | $37.13 | $46.41 | $1410.94 |
| Resident medical practitioner - pay point 3 | $37.49 | $46.86 | $1424.62 |
| Registrar - pay point 1 | $40.61 | $50.76 | $1543.18 |
| Registrar - pay point 2 | $42.28 | $52.85 | $1606.64 |
| Registrar - pay point 3 | $44.21 | $55.26 | $1679.98 |
| Registrar - pay point 4 | $45.56 | $56.95 | $1731.28 |
| Senior registrar - pay point 1 | $53.07 | $66.34 | $2016.66 |
| Senior registrar - pay point 2 | $55.17 | $68.96 | $2096.46 |
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Penalty rates
How casual overtime is calculated
One of the most common payroll questions under the Medical Practitioners 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 Medical Practitioners 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 | $40.61 × 175% | $71.07 |
| Compounded | $50.76 × 150% | $76.14 |
| Separate | $40.61 × 150% | $60.92 |
Break entitlements
| Shift length | Meal break | Rest break | Paid? |
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Medical Practitioners Award pay rates 2026-27
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Search enterprise agreements
An enterprise agreement replaces the award where one covers your workplace. Search by employer.
Enterprise agreements in healthcare
- South Coast Medical Service Aboriginal Corporation Enterprise Agreement 2026-2029
- Mater Medical Officers Enterprise Agreement 2026
- Fresenius Medical Care Queensland Nursing Staff Enterprise Agreement 2025
- Medical Specialists (Victorian Public Health Sector) (AMA Victoria/ASMOF) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2022 – 2026
- Partnered Health Medical Centres and ANMF Practice Nurses Enterprise Agreement 2025
- Partnered Health Medical Centres and ANMF Practice Nurses Enterprise Agreement 2025
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