Refresher: Classifying staff under modern awards

This is especially important when drafting employment contracts and deciding on the appropriate pay rate. Classification definitions can be found in Schedule A - Classification Definitions of the Health Professionals and Support Service (HPSS) Award 2020 and the Nurses Award 2020. Employers have an obligation to notify their employees in writing of their classifications upon commencement and of any subsequent changes that may occur.  

As a helpful tool, we have put together two guides to assist in the classification of your staff under both these awards. While we are not able to classify staff on your behalf, we can provide you with these helpful tools to assist. 

Health Professionals and Support Services Guide 
Nurses Award Guide 

Once you have classified your staff, you can check their pay rate against the minimum rates of pay outlined in our Rates of Pay Guide 2022-23. 

	Workplace Relations Support  If you need help classifying a staff member or don’t know where to begin, you can call our Workplace Relations Team for help. You can contact us via phone (07) 3872 2222 and email support workplacerelations@amaq.com.au.
	Workplace Relations Toolkit  Workplace Relations Toolkit subscribers receive complimentary contract drafting for any new employees your hire throughout the duration of your 12-month subscription.
	Workplace Relations Consultancy Workplace Relations Consultancy can review contracts you have already put together and offer advice or guidance on terms and conditions that may need amending to remain legally compliant.