aged care union members have won huge wage increases
United Workers union aged care members have shown once again that they're a forCe to be reckoned with!
Since May 2023, aged care workers have won huge wage increases.
Direct care workers were earning only $24.12 an hour – meaning since October, you are about $15,062.40 a year better off!
This pay rise has come on top of any other increases related to the Work Value Case and brings the new hourly rate of a direct care workers on level 3 up to $34.58!
NOT SURE WHAT IT MEANS FOR YOU?
Your union is here to help you make sure that your pay is accurate and that you’re not left out of pocket.
Our Aged Care Pay Guide includes:
- New pay charts and classification details for all Aged Care workers
- What this means for workers on the Award or Enterprise Agreements
- What you need to know to ensure your pay is correct
* This guide is exclusive to United Workers Union members. Join now to get your Pay Guide!
In addition to this pay guide, we have held “Check Your Pay” meetings to help members ensure their pay and classification are correct.
union members made it happen
We still have more work to do to continue to improve wages and conditions, particularly for support workers.
But this is a massive step forward, and together aged care workers will keep winning!
Historic wage increases don’t just happen – union members fight tooth and nail for them!
when can you expect the wage increase?
Indirect care workers received their full wage increase in one go in January 2025.
Direct care workers received half of the increase in January 2025, and the second half in October, which is 6 months earlier than proposed by the Government.
In addition to the wage increases there are classification changes which further complicate the exact increase you were eligible for.
*The increase percentage for direct care workers and home care workers is different depending on the classification level. The percentage that workers received in January and then in October varies depending on the percentage of their final increase.
did you get every dollar owed?
Calculating YOUR wage increase won’t be simple.
The recent changes to pay rates and classifications are complicated, and providers have struggled with implementing past decisions correctly. Many members reported mistakes in their pay when the first 15% pay rise was rolled out.
There is a chance your employer has made some error during the pay rise implementation.
Don’t rely on your employer for the correct information and pay!
Your union is here to help you make sure that your pay is accurate and that you’re not left out of pocket.
Our members-only wage guide outlines exactly how the wage increase will impact you and what you are entitled too!
watch below for More info on your pay rise
Get the union approved pay guide!
What if your employer doesn't pass on your pay rise?
Your aged care pay rise FAQ - everything you need to know
Confused about the pay rise? Find out more here.
How much do aged care workers get paid now? Find out here!
ඔබේ වැටුප් වැඩිවීම පරීක්ෂා කරන්න!
तपाईंको aged care तलब वृद्धि check गर्नुहोस्
The Award rate is now 3.5% higher!
