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Tasmania Public Service

Rates shown: 9 January 2026. Future salaries are intentionally excluded.
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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
Salaries are indicative and based on publicly available data. Verify with your agency HR for accurate, role-specific information.

Salary Snapshot

TAS Health & Human Services salary bands, shown per year.

Based on the same band set shown in the table above

Entry salary

$52,780

Band 1

Top salary

$86,248

Graduate

Midpoint band

$131,467

Band 7

Classifications

12

Health & Human Services stream

Classification range ladder

Min to max salary within the currently selected jurisdiction and stream

Band 1

Entry level health and human services roles (S177)

$52,780$63,943

Band 2

Health and community services support roles

$66,049$70,993

Band 3

Health and human services officer roles

$73,811$79,779

Band 4

Senior health and human services officer roles

$81,915$94,263

Band 5

Coordinator and senior specialist roles

$98,255$103,069

Band 6

Senior management and specialist roles

$107,899$122,292

Band 7

Director-level health and human services roles

$128,102$134,832

Band 8

Senior director-level health and human services roles

$139,470$148,863

Band 9

Executive level health and human services roles

$170,409$188,400

Band 10

Deputy Secretary and equivalent health roles

$200,787$221,838

Health Services Officer

Health Services Officer Levels 2–5

$57,130$70,993

Graduate

Graduate Year 1–4 (Health & Human Services)

$73,811$86,248
Direct cross-jurisdiction classification comparisons are intentionally omitted here because agencies and jurisdictions use different pay structures, streams, and progression rules.

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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.