12/06/2026
The Health Professionals and Support Services Award is undergoing its most significant change in years.
With the 2026 Annual Wage Review taking effect from the 1st of July and a completely new classification structure commencing from the 1st of October 2026, many employers are wondering where to start.
The Fair Work Commission has now released its final determination, confirming the new classification framework, qualification requirements, transition arrangements and implementation timeline.
In this practical employer-focused webinar, our director Carli Saw will walk through what these changes mean in practice and the steps health employers should be taking now to prepare.
You will learn:
• How the 2026 Annual Wage Review impacts health employers from 1 July
• How the 4.75% wage increase interacts with the upcoming Award changes
• What the new AQF-based classification structure means for your workforce
• How existing employees will transition to the new framework
• Qualification, experience and progression requirements
• Common classification mistakes and compliance risks
• What employers should be reviewing now
• How to prepare for benchmarking, classification reviews and payroll changes
• Practical action steps to take between July and October
We'll also answer the questions employers are asking, including whether employees need to be reviewed if they are paid above Award rates, how to verify qualifications, how multiple qualifications are treated, and how much time businesses really have to prepare.
Designed for business owners, practice managers and HR professionals who want practical guidance and a clear action plan for navigating these changes.
Join us live on the 18th of June 2026 at 1:00pm AEST, or register now to receive the recording.
Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/4717720922048/WN_OTsBQ9ECSmur5k2iALy24Q