Overview
 
HSU Allied Health Members are voting on the amended draft award which must be filed in the Industrial Relations Commission (IRC) no later than COB 4 May.
 
The amended award draft reflects the previous 4 months of intense conciliation the HSU Bargaining Team has conducted with the assistance of the IRC. It contains the following key items:

• Several HSU claims which have reached in-principle agreement.
• Several HSU claims which have been rejected and HSU members confirming these should proceed to arbitration.
• An amended structure for the new awards which amalgamates the professional classifications into a single award (does not merge classifications).

 
Detail on Claims
 
The HSU Bargaining Team endorses members to vote yes on the amended draft award. Several key claims have been secured and those not agreed will be pursued to resolution through the 6-week arbitration in November and December this year.
 
The amalgamation into a single award is an important change – the following brief provides members with complete information on this change: https://bit.ly/award-briefing
 
Members can review the outcomes of conciliation with the following documents:

• Clinical and Associated Professionals Award (classification, progression and rates of pay)
• Summary of conditions claims (including those contained in Core Conditions)

 
Voting – Process and Timeline
 
All Allied Health members are encouraged to vote and have your say!
 
Voting will occur on a classification basis using the survey links listed below. Voting closes at 4pm, 4 May to ensure the amended award can be filed according to the IRC directions.
 
Voting links:
 
Medical Imaging and Radiation Workforce:

• Diagnostic Radiography (including dual qualified Radiographer/Sonographers)
   
• Radiation Therapists
   
• Nuclear Medicine Technologists (including dual qualified NMT/Sonographers)
   
• Sonographers (non-MRS)
   
• Cardiac Physiologists (and Mammography Technicians)

 
Clinical Health Professionals Workforce:

• Health Professionals* (see list below for all professions included) 
   
• Psychologists
   
• Perfusionists
   
• Pharmacy Technicians
  
  
• Pharmacists

 
Health Education, Promotion, Protection and Information Workforce:

• Interpreters
   
• Lived Experience (Peer) Workers
   
• Health Education Officers
   
• Environmental Health Officers
   
• Library Staff (Librarians, Library Technicians and Assistants)

 
Biomedical Workforce:

• Biomedical Engineers
   
• Biomedical Technicians (Technical Officers or Electronics Technicians)

 
Dental Workforce

• Dental Officers
   
• Dental Specialists
   
• Oral Health Therapists
   
• Dental Assistants

 
Scientific Workforce:

• Scientific Officers
   
• Technical Officers (Scientific)
   
• Technical Assistants (Science)
   
• Medical Physics
   
• Radiopharmaceutical Science

 
Clinical HSM Workforce:

• Allied Health Managers or Directors employed under HSM Award

 
Health Professionals includes the following professions: Audiologist, Art Therapist, Child Life Therapist (previously referred to as Play Therapist), Counsellor, Dietitian, Exercise Physiologist, Genetic Counsellor, Music Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Orthoptist, Orthotist / Prosthetist, Physiotherapist, Podiatrist, Recreational Therapist (previously referred to as Diversional Therapist), Sexual Assault Worker, Social Worker, Speech Pathologist, and Community worker.
 
Delayed voting:
 
The following occupations have delayed voting due to the need for final response and information from the Ministry of Health – voting will occur as soon possible for each group:

• Aboriginal Health Workers and Practitioners.
• Clinical Coders.
• Allied Health Assistants.

 
For any questions or to find out more, please reach out to Alliedhealth@hsu.asn.au
 
Do you know someone who isn’t an HSU member? Encourage them to join our Union today and have a say at work. We are always stronger when we stand together.
 
New members can join at www.hsu.asn.au/join or call 1300 478 679.