The Fair Work Commission has made a decision to increase wages by 15% for some employees working in aged care.
Who the Increase applies to:
- Aged Care Award: personal care workers (PCWs) and recreation/lifestyle activities officers
- Nurses Award: nursing assistants, enrolled nurses, registered nurses, nurse practitioners working in aged care
- SCHADS Award: home care workers working in aged care
The 15% increase also applies to the most senior food services employee (levels 4-7):
- covered by the Aged Care Award
- working at a particular aged care facility or site.
Who the increase doesn’t apply to:
The 15% increase doesn’t include other employees in the aged care sector. This includes:
- support and administrative employees
- chefs and cooks covered by the Aged Care Award who aren’t the most senior food services employee at a particular aged care facility or site.
These changes will take effect from 30/06/2023.
For further information, please contact us & we’ll be happy to answer any question you may have on the topic.