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The Fair Work Ombudsman advised on 24 March 2023 that there is a 15% wage increase for the aged care sector.

Note, additional information will be circulated as it becomes available.

In an email from the Fair Work Ombudsman, the following was outlined.

Direct care and some senior food services employees in the aged care sector will receive a 15% award minimum wage increase from 30 June 2023.

The Fair Work Commission has made a decision increasing minimum wages by 15% for some employees working in aged care. It takes effect from the start of the employee’s first full pay period commencing on or after 30 June 2023.

This increase applies to eligible employees covered by the:
• Aged Care Award
• Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry (SCHADS) Award
• Nurses Award.

The increase applies to these employees working in aged care:
• direct care employees
• some senior food services employee (levels 4-7 in the Aged Care Award).

Find detailed information about the increase at 15% wage increase for aged care sector.

Their Pay and Conditions Tool will be updated closer to when the increase takes effect. If you’re an email subscriber, we’ll let you know when our tool has been updated with the new rates.

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