Tasmania Health & Human Services Salary Scales
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Tasmania Public Service
| Classification | Range | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
Band 1 Entry level health and human services roles (S177) | $52,780Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | $63,943Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | |
Band 2 Health and community services support roles | $66,049Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | $70,993Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | |
Band 3 Health and human services officer roles | $73,811Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | $79,779Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | |
Band 4 Senior health and human services officer roles | $81,915Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | $94,263Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | |
Band 5 Coordinator and senior specialist roles | $98,255Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | $103,069Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | |
Band 6 Senior management and specialist roles | $107,899Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | $122,292Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | |
Band 7 Director-level health and human services roles | $128,102Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | $134,832Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | |
Band 8 Senior director-level health and human services roles | $139,470Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | $148,863Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | |
Band 9 Executive level health and human services roles | $170,409Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | $188,400Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | |
Band 10 Deputy Secretary and equivalent health roles | $200,787Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | $221,838Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | |
Health Services Officer Health Services Officer Levels 2–5 | $57,130Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | $70,993Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | |
Graduate Graduate Year 1–4 (Health & Human Services) | $73,811Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | $86,248Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ |
Notes
- ·Rates effective 9 January 2026 (DECYP Salary Scales Version 1.10)
- ·Tasmanian State Service Award (S085); Health & Human Services Award (S177)
- ·DCT = District/Country Transfer allowance loaded rate
- ·SES remuneration is separately determined by the State Service Commissioner
Salary Snapshot
TAS Health & Human Services salary bands, shown per year.
Entry salary
$52,780
Band 1
Top salary
$86,248
Graduate
Midpoint band
$131,467
Band 7
Classifications
12
Health & Human Services stream
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Band 1
Entry level health and human services roles (S177)
Band 2
Health and community services support roles
Band 3
Health and human services officer roles
Band 4
Senior health and human services officer roles
Band 5
Coordinator and senior specialist roles
Band 6
Senior management and specialist roles
Band 7
Director-level health and human services roles
Band 8
Senior director-level health and human services roles
Band 9
Executive level health and human services roles
Band 10
Deputy Secretary and equivalent health roles
Health Services Officer
Health Services Officer Levels 2–5
Graduate
Graduate Year 1–4 (Health & Human Services)
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About the Tasmania Health & Human Services Stream
The Tasmania Health & Human Services stream covers 12 classification levels, from Band 1 ($52,780) to Graduate ($221,838). Salaries are set under the DECYP Salary Scales — Tasmanian State Service Award (S085), effective 9 January 2026.
Superannuation: Tasmania public service employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Band 1 salary?
A Health & Human Services Band 1 (also referred to as TAS Band 1 or Tasmania Band 1) earns $52,780 to $63,943 per year as set by the DECYP Salary Scales — Tasmanian State Service Award (S085). After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $45,000–$53,000 per year. This classification covers entry level health and human services roles (s177). TAS employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What is the Band 2 salary?
A Health & Human Services Band 2 (also referred to as TAS Band 2 or Tasmania Band 2) earns $66,049 to $70,993 per year as set by the DECYP Salary Scales — Tasmanian State Service Award (S085). After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $54,000–$57,000 per year. This classification covers health and community services support roles. TAS employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What is the Band 3 salary?
A Health & Human Services Band 3 (also referred to as TAS Band 3 or Tasmania Band 3) earns $73,811 to $79,779 per year as set by the DECYP Salary Scales — Tasmanian State Service Award (S085). After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $59,000–$63,000 per year. This classification covers health and human services officer roles. TAS employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What is the Band 4 salary?
A Health & Human Services Band 4 (also referred to as TAS Band 4 or Tasmania Band 4) earns $81,915 to $94,263 per year as set by the DECYP Salary Scales — Tasmanian State Service Award (S085). After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $65,000–$73,000 per year. This classification covers senior health and human services officer roles. TAS employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What is the Band 5 salary?
A Health & Human Services Band 5 (also referred to as TAS Band 5 or Tasmania Band 5) earns $98,255 to $103,069 per year as set by the DECYP Salary Scales — Tasmanian State Service Award (S085). After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $76,000–$78,000 per year. This classification covers coordinator and senior specialist roles. TAS employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What is the Band 6 salary?
A Health & Human Services Band 6 (also referred to as TAS Band 6 or Tasmania Band 6) earns $107,899 to $122,292 per year as set by the DECYP Salary Scales — Tasmanian State Service Award (S085). After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $82,000–$91,000 per year. This classification covers senior management and specialist roles. TAS employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What is the Band 7 salary?
A Health & Human Services Band 7 (also referred to as TAS Band 7 or Tasmania Band 7) earns $128,102 to $134,832 per year as set by the DECYP Salary Scales — Tasmanian State Service Award (S085). After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $95,000–$99,000 per year. This classification covers director-level health and human services roles. TAS employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What is the Band 8 salary?
A Health & Human Services Band 8 (also referred to as TAS Band 8 or Tasmania Band 8) earns $139,470 to $148,863 per year as set by the DECYP Salary Scales — Tasmanian State Service Award (S085). After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $102,000–$108,000 per year. This classification covers senior director-level health and human services roles. TAS employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What is the Band 9 salary?
A Health & Human Services Band 9 (also referred to as TAS Band 9 or Tasmania Band 9) earns $170,409 to $188,400 per year as set by the DECYP Salary Scales — Tasmanian State Service Award (S085). After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $120,000–$131,000 per year. This classification covers executive level health and human services roles. TAS employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What is the Band 10 salary?
A Health & Human Services Band 10 (also referred to as TAS Band 10 or Tasmania Band 10) earns $200,787 to $221,838 per year as set by the DECYP Salary Scales — Tasmanian State Service Award (S085). After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $137,000–$148,000 per year. This classification covers deputy secretary and equivalent health roles. TAS employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What is the Health Services Officer salary?
A Health & Human Services Health Services Officer earns $57,130 to $70,993 per year as set by the DECYP Salary Scales — Tasmanian State Service Award (S085). After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $48,000–$57,000 per year. This classification covers health services officer levels 2–5. TAS employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What is the Graduate salary?
A Health & Human Services Graduate earns $73,811 to $86,248 per year as set by the DECYP Salary Scales — Tasmanian State Service Award (S085). After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $59,000–$68,000 per year. This classification covers graduate year 1–4 (health & human services). TAS employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What is the salary range for Tasmania Health & Human Services workers in 2026?
The Tasmania Health & Human Services stream covers staff employed under the Health and Human Services Award, effective 9 January 2026. Band 1 starts at $52,780 for entry-level support roles, progressing through 10 bands to Band 10 at $221,838 for senior specialist and executive health roles. The stream covers nursing, allied health, and administrative health service workers across Tasmanian Health Service facilities.
How does Tasmania's health sector pay compare to other states?
Tasmanian health sector salaries at Bands 4–6 ($84,000–$130,000) are broadly comparable to equivalent nursing and allied health classifications in Queensland Health and SA Health, though typically 5–8% below Victoria and NSW. The 12% employer superannuation rate is standard across all states. Tasmania offers incentives for specialist health workers in rural and remote communities, which can supplement base salaries meaningfully.
What roles are covered by the Tasmania Health & Human Services stream?
The Health & Human Services stream covers a broad range of roles including enrolled nurses, registered nurses, allied health professionals (physiotherapists, occupational therapists, social workers, psychologists), health administrative officers, and senior health management roles. Registered nurses and allied health roles typically commence at Bands 4–5, with specialist and senior roles in Bands 6–8.