Your wages and conditions matter

“…. you are worth what you get paid when you get paid properly. You are 100 per cent worth fighting for," Mater RN Louise Lommerse.


It is through QNMU members being actively involved in enterprise bargaining that we get the wages and conditions we deserve. Strong wages and conditions mean more staff will stay and more will join the workforce. 

It is by standing together that we have the power to make a difference, negotiate and make sure hard fought for pay and conditions are not only maintained but improved. 

Together QNMU members are protecting patient safety and the future of nursing and midwifery in the private sector.


Your successes

Your private sector wage wins in recent years have included:

  • a 9.5% increase over two years for Ramsay nurses and midwives
  • a 14.5% increase over three years for UnitingCare Health (UCH)
  • a 7.5% increase over four years for FHMC 
  • a 12.75% increase over four years for Healthscope
  • a 12.25 % increase over four years for St Vincent’s Health Australia nurses and midwives. 

Your Voice Matters

What action can I take?

With negotiations just around the corner, now is the time to get involved. #WeMatter #TogetherWe’veGotThis.  

  1. Update your QNMU membership details. 
  2. Become a workplace contact by reaching out to your organiser . 
  3. Speak with your Workplace Representative - Did you know a workplace representative can answer any questions you might have about education, training, workplace complaints or how to be sure you are getting all your entitlements? Reach out to your representative today. 
  4. Follow the QNMU on social media and join the QNMU Employer Group on Facebook .
  5. Login and visit your site-specific page listed below