Branch Coverage

If you work in Victoria’s Health Services, then the Health Workers Union is your Union! Please contact our call centre or click here to join.

The Health Workers Union is a strong and growing union that aims to use its combined power to improve working conditions and to maintain reasonable wages and benefits for our members. The Health Workers Union (HWU) of Victoria represents a broad spectrum of workers employed in public and private hospitals, pathology, dental, community health, aboriginal, disability and aged care services.

The following list includes most of the professions that are under HWU coverage, however,  please note that this list is not exhaustive. Other health workers not listed in our coverage list may also be eligible to join our union. If you are unsure about if the HWU covers your profession don't hesitate to give our team a ring on (03) 9341 3300 or email info@hwu.org.au.

  • Aboriginal Health Workers
  • Administration Workers
  • Aged Care Employees
  • Allied Health Assistants
  • Anaesthetic Technicians
  • Bus & Truck Drivers
  • Car Park Attendants
  • Catering Services
  • Chefs
  • Cleaning & Environmental Services Workers
  • Clerical, Administrative, Reception & Accounts Workers
  • Clinical Assistants
  • Community Care Workers
  • Complementary Therapies
  • Computer Clerks
  • Constant Patient Observers
  • Cooks
  • Couriers
  • Dental Assistants
  • Dental Technicians
  • Dental Therapists
  • Dietary Supervisors
  • Disability Support Services & Care Workers
  • Domestic Services & Support Services Assistants
  • Emergency Department Assistants
  • Enrolled Nurses
  • Food and Domestic Services Assistants
  • Food Monitors
  • Food Services Supervisors
  • Gardeners
  • General Services Supervisors
  • Health Care Workers
  • Health Information Officers
  • Home Care Workers
  • Housekeepers
  • Instrument Technicians
  • Interpreters
  • Laboratory Assistants
  • Laundry Operators & Services
  • Leisure & Lifestyle Workers
  • Liver Transplant Technologists
  • Maintenance/Handypersons
  • Management Administrative Officers
  • Medical Records Clerks
  • Occupational Health and Safety Officers
  • Oral Health Workers & Educators
  • Orderlies
  • Orthotic Technicians
  • Pathology Technicians & Collectors
  • Patient Services Assistants
  • Patient Transport Officers
  • Personal Care Workers
  • Personal Service Attendants
  • Pharmacy Technicians
  • Printer Trades
  • Receptionist
  • Renal Dialysis Technicians
  • Secretaries
  • Security Officers
  • Social and Community Services Employees
  • Sorter/Packer Linens
  • Storepersons
  • Technical, Therapy & Personal Care Supervisors
  • Theatre Technicians
  • Typists including Audio, Data Entry & Analysis Workers
  • Ward & Admissions Clerks
  • Youth Residential Services Workers