We are committed to offering fair and transparent remuneration in line with Victorian public health sector enterprise agreements and awards.

How is my salary determined?

Your salary is based on the classification and pay point outlined in the relevant enterprise agreement, as well as any allowances or entitlements that apply.

Your starting salary or rate of pay may also depend on your:

  • qualifications
  • experience
  • previous relevant service
  • appointed position

Salary increases

Many positions include annual progression through pay points, subject to the conditions of the relevant enterprise agreement. Enterprise agreement wage increases may also apply when new salary circulars are issued.

Current rates of pay

The salary circulars below outline the current pay rates for our various employment groups. They give an overview of the salary structures that apply across the Royal Melbourne Hospital.

Current rates of pay

The salary circulars below outline the current pay rates for our various employment groups.

They give an overview of the salary structures that apply across the Royal Melbourne Hospital.

What is a salary circular?

A salary circular is a document that details the pay scales, allowances and annual increases approved for Victorian public health sector employees. They are updated when new wage increases are implemented under enterprise agreements or government salary determinations.

These documents are reviewed and issued by the Victorian Hospitals' Industrial Association (VHIA).

Allied health professionals salary circular (1.84MB - pdf document)
Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2026
Biomedical engineers salary circular (155KB - pdf document)
Biomedical Engineers (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2024-2028
Doctors in training salary circular (525KB - pdf document)
Doctors In Training (Victorian Public Health Sector) (AMA Victoria/ASMOF) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2022-2026
Health and allied services, managers and administrative workers salary circular (315KB - pdf document)
Health and Allied Services, Managers and Administrative Workers (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2025-2027
Maintenance salary circular (334KB - pdf document)
Maintenance (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2023-2027
Medical scientists, pharmacists and psychologists salary circular (622KB - pdf document)
Medical Scientists, Pharmacists and Psychologists (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2025
Medical specialists salary circular (525KB - pdf document)
Medical Specialists (Victorian Public Health Sector) (AMA Victoria/ASMOF) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2022-2026
Mental health salary circular (1.10MB - pdf document)
Victorian Public Mental Health Services Enterprise Agreement 2024-2028
Nurses and midwives salary circular (210KB - pdf document)
Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) Single Interest Employer Agreement 2024-2028
Last updated 13 August 2026