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Tuesday, 02 January 2024
Historic pay rise for paramedics
THE NSW Government and the Health Services Union (HSU) have agreed on a historic pay increase for paramedics. Once confirmed by the Industrial Relations Commission, nearly 5,000 paramedics will receive an average wage hike of 25% over four years, ranging from 11 to 29%. The agreement reflects the shift towards university qualification and registration requirements. It establishes a new salary structure to encourage clinical innovation, a professional salary framework, and an expanded range for paramedicine practice. Partially funded from the Essential Services Fund and health portfolio savings, the $500M four-year deal aims to address a decade of wage suppression.
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