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  "slug": "aboriginal-torres-strait-islander-health",
  "code": "MA000115",
  "name": "Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers and Practitioners and Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services Award 2020",
  "shortLabel": "Aboriginal Health Award",
  "financialYear": "2026-27",
  "effectiveFrom": "2026-07-01",
  "published": "2026-06-24",
  "payGuideUrl": "https://www.fairwork.gov.au/pay-and-wages/minimum-wages/pay-guides",
  "casualLoadingPct": 25,
  "source": "Derived from Fair Work Ombudsman pay guides",
  "disclaimer": "Indicative minimum award rates for general information only, derived from Fair Work Ombudsman pay guides. RosterElf is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the Fair Work Ombudsman. Do not rely on this data for payroll decisions — rates depend on award coverage, enterprise agreements and individual circumstances and change periodically. Always verify against the current Fair Work pay guide before setting or paying wages. Provided without warranty; RosterElf Pty Ltd accepts no liability for reliance on it.",
  "classifications": [
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      "id": "Grade 1 – Level 1",
      "label": "Grade 1, Level 1 – trainee (entry)",
      "roles": "Entry-level trainee health worker, working under direct supervision while completing initial training",
      "weekly": 1068.1,
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      "penaltyOverrides": null
    },
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      "id": "Grade 2 – Level 1",
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      "roles": "Trainee health worker progressing through a Certificate III qualification",
      "weekly": 1143.9,
      "hourlyPermanent": 30.1,
      "hourlyCasual": 37.63,
      "penaltyOverrides": null
    },
    {
      "id": "Grade 2 – Level 2",
      "label": "Grade 2, Level 2 – trainee",
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      "weekly": 1183,
      "hourlyPermanent": 31.13,
      "hourlyCasual": 38.91,
      "penaltyOverrides": null
    },
    {
      "id": "Grade 3 – Level 1",
      "label": "Grade 3, Level 1 – health worker",
      "roles": "Qualified Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health worker delivering primary health care",
      "weekly": 1244.8,
      "hourlyPermanent": 32.76,
      "hourlyCasual": 40.95,
      "penaltyOverrides": null
    },
    {
      "id": "Grade 3 – Level 2",
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      "weekly": 1310,
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      "hourlyCasual": 43.09,
      "penaltyOverrides": null
    },
    {
      "id": "Grade 3 – Level 3",
      "label": "Grade 3, Level 3 – health worker",
      "roles": "Experienced health worker; may mentor trainees",
      "weekly": 1373.6,
      "hourlyPermanent": 36.15,
      "hourlyCasual": 45.19,
      "penaltyOverrides": null
    },
    {
      "id": "Grade 4 – Level 1",
      "label": "Grade 4, Level 1 – senior health worker",
      "roles": "Senior health worker with program or clinical responsibility",
      "weekly": 1412,
      "hourlyPermanent": 37.16,
      "hourlyCasual": 46.45,
      "penaltyOverrides": null
    },
    {
      "id": "Grade 4 – Level 2",
      "label": "Grade 4, Level 2 – senior health worker",
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      "weekly": 1449.9,
      "hourlyPermanent": 38.16,
      "hourlyCasual": 47.7,
      "penaltyOverrides": null
    },
    {
      "id": "Grade 4 – Level 3",
      "label": "Grade 4, Level 3 – senior health worker",
      "roles": "Senior health worker with substantial autonomy and supervisory duties",
      "weekly": 1483.4,
      "hourlyPermanent": 39.04,
      "hourlyCasual": 48.8,
      "penaltyOverrides": null
    },
    {
      "id": "Grade 5 – Level 1",
      "label": "Grade 5, Level 1 – health practitioner",
      "roles": "Registered Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health practitioner",
      "weekly": 1518.8,
      "hourlyPermanent": 39.97,
      "hourlyCasual": 49.96,
      "penaltyOverrides": null
    },
    {
      "id": "Grade 5 – Level 2",
      "label": "Grade 5, Level 2 – health practitioner",
      "roles": "Health practitioner with advanced practice or team-leadership responsibility",
      "weekly": 1554.5,
      "hourlyPermanent": 40.91,
      "hourlyCasual": 51.14,
      "penaltyOverrides": null
    },
    {
      "id": "Grade 5 – Level 3",
      "label": "Grade 5, Level 3 – health practitioner",
      "roles": "Most senior practitioner classification in the stream",
      "weekly": 1592.2,
      "hourlyPermanent": 41.9,
      "hourlyCasual": 52.38,
      "penaltyOverrides": null
    }
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      "id": "evening",
      "name": "Evening shift (finishes between 7pm and 7am)",
      "kind": "multiplier",
      "permanentMultiplierOrLoading": 1.15,
      "casualMultiplierOrLoading": 1.4
    },
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      "id": "night",
      "name": "Night shift (starts between 7pm and 7am)",
      "kind": "multiplier",
      "permanentMultiplierOrLoading": 1.15,
      "casualMultiplierOrLoading": 1.4
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    {
      "id": "saturday",
      "name": "Saturday (shiftworker)",
      "kind": "multiplier",
      "permanentMultiplierOrLoading": 1.5,
      "casualMultiplierOrLoading": 1.75
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    {
      "id": "sunday",
      "name": "Sunday (shiftworker)",
      "kind": "multiplier",
      "permanentMultiplierOrLoading": 2,
      "casualMultiplierOrLoading": 2.25
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    {
      "id": "publicholiday",
      "name": "Public holiday",
      "kind": "multiplier",
      "permanentMultiplierOrLoading": 2.5,
      "casualMultiplierOrLoading": 1.5
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  "apprentices": null,
  "allowances": [
    {
      "name": "Bilingual qualification allowance – level 1",
      "amount": "$2,575.86 per year"
    },
    {
      "name": "Bilingual qualification allowance – level 2",
      "amount": "$5,155.71 per year"
    },
    {
      "name": "Medication administration allowance",
      "amount": "$3.11 per week"
    },
    {
      "name": "Nauseous work allowance",
      "amount": "$0.62 per hour (minimum $3.36 per week)"
    },
    {
      "name": "On call – off duty period",
      "amount": "$24.52 per 24-hour period or part thereof"
    },
    {
      "name": "On call – public holiday",
      "amount": "$49.05 per 24-hour period or part thereof"
    },
    {
      "name": "Meal allowance – overtime",
      "amount": "$17.30, and a further $15.60 when overtime exceeds 4 hours"
    },
    {
      "name": "Vehicle allowance",
      "amount": "$1.01 per km"
    },
    {
      "name": "Uniform and special clothing allowance",
      "amount": "Reimbursement of the cost of the special clothing required"
    },
    {
      "name": "Laundry allowance",
      "amount": "Reimbursement for reasonable laundering and maintenance of special clothing"
    },
    {
      "name": "Telephone allowance",
      "amount": "Reimbursement of installation cost and ongoing rental charges"
    },
    {
      "name": "Travelling expenses reimbursement",
      "amount": "Reimbursement of fares, meals and accommodation reasonably incurred"
    },
    {
      "name": "Blood count allowance",
      "amount": "Reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses for tests"
    }
  ]
}