Dear member,
HSU members at Sisters of Our Lady of China – Peakhurst will shortly be asked to vote again on the proposed new enterprise agreement that will set your wages and conditions for the coming years.
As many members will know, the agreement was previously put to a vote and was not supported. Following that result, HSU members reviewed the outcome and sought feedback from employees. While there was no clear indication of any significant concerns with the content of the agreement itself, it appeared that a range of factors, including confusion and communication issues during the voting process, may have contributed to the result.
As a consequence, employees are now being given another opportunity to consider the agreement and have their say.
After extensive bargaining, HSU members believes this agreement contains meaningful improvements to wages and conditions and provides certainty for employees going forward. Importantly, approval of the agreement will also unlock substantial backpay for eligible employees.
Key improvements include:
Wages (including backpay)
- 4.5% increase from December 2024
- 2.5% increase from July 2025
- 2.5% increase from July 2026
- 2.5% increase from July 2027
These increases will be backpaid to the relevant historical dates, meaning eligible employees will receive backpay covering the period from when each increase was due. For Nursing Assistants currently employed, wages are inclusive of a 1.92% buyout.
Other improvements
- More predictable hours for part-time employees, with a regular pattern of work locked in
- Allowances increase in line with wage increases
- Improved union rights clause for members and delegates
- Introduction of a Senior Personal Care Worker role for employees with 4+ years' experience and a Cert III qualification (from 1 January 2025)
- Improved client cancellation and broken shift provisions for Home Care workers
After reviewing the outcome of the previous vote, HSU has not received feedback identifying any outstanding issues with the agreement that would warrant delaying these improvements further.
For that reason, HSU encourages members to carefully review the agreement and consider supporting it so that employees can secure these gains and receive their backpay as soon as possible.
Voting Details
- Voting opens: 17 June 2026
- Voting closes: 20 June 2026
Please take the time to cast your vote.
For any questions or to find out more, please contact your HSU organiser or delegate, or Member Services on 1300 478 679.
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