Health Professionals Award Penalty Rates
All penalty rates under the Health Professionals and Support Services Award 2020 (MA000027) for 2025-26, including weekends, public holidays, evening, and overtime.
Health Professionals Award — Key Rates at a Glance
Saturday
$48.66/hr
1.5x base
Sunday
$48.66/hr
1.5x base
Public Holiday
$81.10/hr
2.5x base
Afternoon Shift
$36.50/hr
1.125x base
Night Shift
$37.31/hr
1.15x base
Overtime (first 2 hours)
$48.66/hr
1.5x base
Overtime (after 2 hours)
$64.88/hr
2x base
Rates shown for Level 1 ($32.44/hr base). See full table below for all levels.
Full Penalty Rate Table — Health Professionals Award
| Level | Base Rate | Saturday 1.5x | Sunday 1.5x | Public Holiday 2.5x | Afternoon Shift 1.125x | Night Shift 1.15x | Overtime 1.5x | Overtime 2x |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 (AQF 5, 1st year) | $32.44/hr | $48.66/hr | $48.66/hr | $81.10/hr | $36.50/hr | $37.31/hr | $48.66/hr | $64.88/hr |
| Level 2.1 | $51.19/hr | $76.79/hr | $76.79/hr | $127.98/hr | $57.59/hr | $58.87/hr | $76.79/hr | $102.38/hr |
| Level 3 | $52.19/hr | $78.29/hr | $78.29/hr | $130.48/hr | $58.71/hr | $60.02/hr | $78.29/hr | $104.38/hr |
| Level 4 | $65.77/hr | $98.66/hr | $98.66/hr | $164.42/hr | $73.99/hr | $75.64/hr | $98.66/hr | $131.54/hr |
| SS Level 1 | $26.97/hr | $40.46/hr | $40.46/hr | $67.43/hr | $30.34/hr | $31.02/hr | $40.46/hr | $53.94/hr |
| SS Level 2 | $28.03/hr | $42.05/hr | $42.05/hr | $70.08/hr | $31.53/hr | $32.23/hr | $42.05/hr | $56.06/hr |
| SS Level 3 | $29.11/hr | $43.67/hr | $43.67/hr | $72.78/hr | $32.75/hr | $33.48/hr | $43.67/hr | $58.22/hr |
Compare Penalty Rates Across Awards (Level 1)
| Award | Base Rate | Sunday | Public Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Professionals Award | $32.44/hr | $48.66/hr (1.5x) | $81.10/hr (2.5x) |
| Hospitality Award | $26.44/hr | $39.66/hr (1.5x) | $59.49/hr (2.25x) |
| Retail Award | $27.81/hr | $41.71/hr (1.5x) | $62.57/hr (2.25x) |
| Clerks Award | $26.97/hr | $53.94/hr (2x) | $67.43/hr (2.5x) |
| Building Award | $26.67/hr | $53.34/hr (2x) | $66.68/hr (2.5x) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the penalty rates under the Health Professionals Award?
The Health Professionals Award (MA000027) provides penalty rates for Saturday, Sunday, Public Holiday, Afternoon Shift, Night Shift, Overtime (first 2 hours), Overtime (after 2 hours). Percentage rates range from 1.125x to 2.5x of the base hourly rate.
What is the Sunday penalty rate for health workers?
Under the Health Professionals Award, permanent employees receive 1.5x their base rate for Sunday work. For a Level 1 employee at $32.44/hr, this means $48.66/hr on Sundays.
What is the public holiday rate under the Health Professionals Award?
Public holiday work under the Health Professionals Award is paid at 2.5x the base rate. For Level 1, that's $81.10/hr.
Who is covered by the Health Professionals Award?
The Health Professionals Award covers employees in the health industry. Common job titles include Physiotherapist, Occupational therapist, Radiographer, Dietitian, Speech pathologist, Medical scientist, Dental assistant.
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