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Ambulance and Patient Transport Industry Award pay rates 2026–27
The minimum hourly rates and penalty rates under the Ambulance and Patient Transport Industry Award 2020 [MA000098], in force from 1 July 2026. The lowest adult rate is $29.04 an hour, or $36.30 for casuals.
Minimum hourly rates
Adult rates per hour. The casual rate includes the casual loading. Junior, apprentice and trainee rates are set separately in the award.
| Classification | Full-time & part-time | Casual |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative Officer Band 1 — First year | $29.04 | $36.30 |
| Administrative Officer Band 1 — Second year | $30.28 | $37.85 |
| Year 1 — Trainee Clinic Transport Officer | $30.47 | $38.09 |
| Year 2 — Trainee Clinic Transport Officer | $30.72 | $38.40 |
| Year 3 — Trainee Clinic Transport Officer | $30.94 | $38.68 |
| Year 1 — Student Ambulance Officer/Paramedic Level 1 | $31.03 | $38.79 |
| Year 1 — Clinical Transport Officer | $31.27 | $39.09 |
| Year 2 — Student Ambulance Officer/Paramedic Level 1 | $31.27 | $39.09 |
| Year 3 — Student Ambulance Officer/Paramedic Level 1 | $31.41 | $39.26 |
| Year 2 — Clinical Transport Officer | $31.44 | $39.30 |
| Administrative Officer Band 1 — Third year and thereafter | $31.50 | $39.38 |
| Year 3 — Clinical Transport Officer | $31.64 | $39.55 |
| Year 1 — Communications Call Taker | $32.05 | $40.06 |
| Year 1 — Patient Transport Officer | $32.05 | $40.06 |
| Year 2 — Patient Transport Officer | $32.29 | $40.36 |
| Year 2 — Communications Call Taker | $32.29 | $40.36 |
| Year 3 — Patient Transport Officer | $32.50 | $40.63 |
| Year 3 — Communications Call Taker | $32.50 | $40.63 |
| Administrative Officer Band 2 — First year | $32.74 | $40.93 |
| Year 1 — Student Ambulance Officer/Paramedic Level 2 | $33.01 | $41.26 |
| Year 2 — Student Ambulance Officer/Paramedic Level 2 | $33.25 | $41.56 |
| Year 3 — Student Ambulance Officer/Paramedic Level 2 | $33.48 | $41.85 |
| Year 1 — Student Ambulance Officer/Paramedic Level 3 | $33.54 | $41.93 |
| Year 2 — Student Ambulance Officer/Paramedic Level 3 | $33.90 | $42.38 |
| Year 3 — Student Ambulance Officer/Paramedic Level 3 | $34.10 | $42.63 |
| Year 1 — Ambulance Attendant | $34.21 | $42.76 |
| Administrative Officer Band 2 — Second year | $34.23 | $42.79 |
| Year 1 — Mechanic | $34.46 | $43.08 |
| Year 1 — Ambulance Officer | $34.46 | $43.08 |
| Year 2 — Ambulance Attendant | $34.48 | $43.10 |
| Year 3 — Ambulance Attendant | $34.67 | $43.34 |
| Year 2 — Mechanic | $34.72 | $43.40 |
| Year 2 — Ambulance Officer | $34.72 | $43.40 |
| Year 3 — Ambulance Officer | $34.92 | $43.65 |
| Year 3 — Mechanic | $34.92 | $43.65 |
| Administrative Officer Band 2 — Third year and thereafter | $35.73 | $44.66 |
| Year 1 — Fleet Maintenance Officer | $36.32 | $45.40 |
| Year 2 — Fleet Maintenance Officer | $36.58 | $45.72 |
| Year 1 — Assistant Station Officer/Regional Relieving Officer | $36.58 | $45.72 |
| Year 3 — Fleet Maintenance Officer | $36.81 | $46.01 |
| Year 2 — Assistant Station Officer/Regional Relieving Officer | $36.84 | $46.05 |
| Year 3 — Assistant Station Officer/Regional Relieving Officer | $37.06 | $46.33 |
| Year 1 — Station Officer/Team Manager—Branch with less than 10 staff | $37.58 | $46.97 |
| Year 2 — Station Officer/Team Manager—Branch with less than 10 staff | $37.83 | $47.29 |
| Year 3 — Station Officer/Team Manager—Branch with less than 10 staff | $38.05 | $47.56 |
| Year 1 — Station Officer/Team Manager—Headquarters or Branch with 10 or more staff | $38.49 | $48.11 |
| Year 2 — Station Officer/Team Manager—Headquarters or Branch with 10 or more staff | $38.76 | $48.45 |
| Year 3 — Station Officer/Team Manager—Headquarters or Branch with 10 or more staff | $38.94 | $48.68 |
| Year 1 — Senior Station Officer | $40.97 | $51.21 |
| Year 2 — Senior Station Officer | $41.23 | $51.54 |
| Year 3 — Senior Station Officer | $41.43 | $51.79 |
Clerical and Administrative Support classifications
| Classification | Full-time & part-time | Casual |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative Officer Band 3 | $37.44 | $46.80 |
| Administrative Officer Band 4 | $39.66 | $49.58 |
Penalty rates and overtime
For adult day workers, as a percentage of the base rate unless shown otherwise. Dollar figures are per hour at Administrative Officer Band 1 — First year.
| When | Full-time & part-time | Casual |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday | 150% · $43.56 | 175% · $50.82 |
| Sunday | 150% · $43.56 | 175% · $50.82 |
| Public holiday | 250% · $72.60 | 200% · $58.08 |
| Overtime, first 2 hours | 150% · $43.56 | 150% of the casual rate · $54.45 |
| Overtime, after 2 hours | 200% · $58.08 | 200% of the casual rate · $72.60 |
Shiftworkers, juniors and apprentices can have different penalties, and some awards set more than one evening or night band (the lowest is shown). The award itself is the authority.
Source: the Fair Work Commission's published rates. Check them against the award or the Fair Work Ombudsman's pay guide.
Ambulance and Patient Transport Industry Award: common questions
What is the minimum pay rate under the Ambulance and Patient Transport Industry Award?
From 1 July 2026, the lowest adult classification, Administrative Officer Band 1 — First year, is $29.04 an hour for full-time and part-time employees and $36.30 an hour for casuals, which includes the casual loading. Higher classifications are paid more; the full table is on this page.
What is the Sunday rate under the Ambulance and Patient Transport Industry Award?
Full-time and part-time adult employees are paid 150% of their base rate for work on a Sunday, which is $43.56 an hour at Administrative Officer Band 1 — First year. Casuals are paid $50.82 an hour at the same level.
What is the public holiday rate under the Ambulance and Patient Transport Industry Award?
Full-time and part-time adult employees are paid 250% of their base rate for work on a public holiday, which is $72.60 an hour at Administrative Officer Band 1 — First year. Casuals are paid $58.08 an hour at the same level.
When do Ambulance and Patient Transport Industry Award pay rates change?
The Fair Work Commission reviews minimum wages every year, and new rates usually apply from the first full pay period on or after 1 July. The rates on this page apply from 1 July 2026.
How do I check a payslip against the Ambulance and Patient Transport Industry Award?
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