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Victorian Hospitals' Industrial Association (VHIA) on behalf of 25 Vic public health services enterprise agreement pay rates

This page lists the pay rates in the Victorian Hospitals' Industrial Association (VHIA) on behalf of 25 Vic public health services enterprise agreement (AE526486). The agreement was approved by the Fair Work Commission and sets the minimum pay for the staff it covers. The rates below are the agreement minimums; overtime, penalties and allowances can lift what you actually take home.

Rates last updated 23 May 2026.

Agreement details

Code

AE526486

Industry

Health and welfare services

Ordinary hours

38 per week

Casual loading

25%

Union

Australian Dental Association Victoria Branch Inc. (ADAVB) - on behalf of Employees per cl 4.1(a); dispute apparatus cl 16/17; representation rights cl 73

Nominal expiry

31 December 2027

Minimum pay rates

Full-time pay runs from $1,663.17 per week ($43.77 per hour) at the entry level up to $3,615.59 per week at the top, across 19 classifications. A few examples:

Classification	Weekly (full-time)	Per hour
Dentist Level 1	$1,663.17	$43.77
Dentist Level 2a	$1,809.97	$47.63
Dentist Level 2b	$1,927.41	$50.72

The rate for every classification, plus casual rates, is in the pay checker below.

What else it sets

Penalty rates for weekends, public holidays and overtime.
35 allowances (for example Higher Duties Allowance (5+ consec days), Once-Off Cash Payment - Level 3b ($6,104.10), Professional Support Allowance (CPD reimbursement) - $2,218/yr).

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Rates are sourced from Fair Work Commission data and shown as a guide. They can change, and your circumstances may differ. Verify against your payslip and the official instrument before acting. For advice, contact the Fair Work Ombudsman on 13 13 94 or a registered employment lawyer.