Mater has improved its offer for the Medical Officers Enterprise Agreement 2026.
The proposed new agreement, supporting materials and information regarding the upcoming ballot have been provided to all eligible Medical Officers at Mater.
Vote YES to secure increased annual wage rises and other allowances.
Wage increase
Night shift allowance
Back pay
Key dates
Access period: Thursday 22 January at 12 noon - Thursday 29 January at 1pm
Ballot: Thursday 29 January at 2pm – Wednesday 4 February at 5pm
Access Period
Under the Fair Work Act 2009 (s180), this period is dedicated to ensuring all eligible employees covered by the proposed agreement have access to all relevant information ahead of the ballot.
Mater has provided you with:
You can also access policies and procedures referred to within the proposed enterprise agreement in the Mater Policy and Procedure Library, and a copy of the previous agreement here.
Ballot
Voting on the Mater Medical Officers’ Enterprise Agreement will be conducted online or by phone from Thursday 29 January - Wednesday 4 February, closing at 5pm.
Mater has engaged CorpVote, an independent provider specialising in secure and confidential voting processes, to manage the ballot.
CorpVote will:
- Email eligible staff to introduce the voting process and provide further information; and
- Send an email and SMS when voting opens, including your Voter Access Code, which is required to cast your vote.
If you do not receive an email or SMS from CorpVote, please contact CorpVote on 1300 710 950.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can Mater afford to buy Gold Coast Private Hospital but not provide a higher wage offer?
Capital investments are financed over many years to support long-term organisational health. Salaries are ongoing costs that must be managed within approved budgets and agreements. Both are necessary to protect Mater’s Mission, workforce and patients.
Will this lead to better pay in the future?
Over time, growth and efficiencies from the acquisition are expected to strengthen Mater’s financial position, creating opportunities to reinvest in services, facilities and workforce support, including remuneration, where possible.
How does Mater balance investment in growth with staff needs?
Mater’s priority is to maintain a sustainable organisation that delivers high-quality care while supporting its people. Strategic investments like this acquisition are carefully evaluated to ensure long-term security for patients and staff, even if immediate operational budgets are limited.
