Changes to the Health Services Award - New Pay Guide Available Now
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What is the HPSS Award pay guide?
The Health Professionals and Support Services Award (Health Services Award) Pay Guide contains the minimum pay rates for full-time, part-time and casual employees in the Health Professionals and Support Services Award [MA000027].
Why is it important to refer to the newest pay guide?
Pay rates change from 1 July each year and sometimes the Fair Work Commission makes further changes to pay rates throughout the year. To avoid unlawful underpayment, always refer to the newest pay guide.
What's changed in the Health Services Award?
The Fair Work Commission announced changes to the Health Professionals and Support Services Award (Health Services Award) as part of its Gender-based undervaluation – priority awards review. A new classification structure operates from 1 April 2026. As part of the changes, there are pay increases for certain workers covered by the award. The first increase to minimum pay rates applies from the first full pay period starting on or after 1 April 2026. Employees receiving a minimum pay rate on 31 March 2026 that is higher than the new pay rates will continue to receive their higher rate. Some employees will receive another increase from 1 January 2027.
When do changes to pay rates in the HPSS Award apply?
There have been some changes to pay rates in the Health Professionals and Support Services Award [MA000027]. The changes apply from the first full pay period on or after 1 April 2026.
