Upcoming Meeting Dates
- Allied Health Professionals EBA Reference Group
- Biomedical Engineers EBA Reference Group
- Community Health Centre Allied Health Professionals – Additional Reference Group
- Community Health Centre ER/IR Directors Meetings
- Community Health Centre General Reference Group
- Community Health Payroll Reference Group
- Dental Therapists, Dental Hygienists & Oral Health Therapists EBA Reference Group
- Doctors EBA Reference Group
- Overarching General EBA Reference Group
- General Dentists EBA Reference Group
- Health & Allied, Managers and Admin EBA Reference Group
- Maintenance EBA Reference Group
- Medical Scientists/DOP & DDOP EBA Reference Group
- Mental Health EBA Reference Group
- Metro ER/IR Directors Meetings
- Nurses & Midwives EBA Reference Group
- Payroll Reference Group
- Regional & Rural ER/IR Directors Meetings
Allied Health Professionals EBA Reference Group
May 2025
Thursday 15 May 9.00am-10.00am – Via ‘Microsoft Teams’
June 2025
Thursday 12 June 9.00am-10.00am – Via ‘Microsoft Teams’
Allied Health Professionals Heads of Agreement sub-group
May 2025
Monday 19 May 1.00 pm – 2.00 pm – Via ‘Microsoft Teams’
June 2025
TBC
Allied Health Professionals BPEC
June 2025
Wednesday 4 June 1.30pm-2.30pm – Via ‘Microsoft Teams’
Employee Group: Allied Health Professionals
Sector: Public Sector
Who can join: Typically, HR/IR managers of members who are a party to the public sector Allied Health Professionals Agreement.
What is the reference Group (RG)?
VHIA utilises the RG during the 4 stages of bargaining (Implementation, Review, Planning and Bargaining) which is scheduled at periodic intervals throughout the year. The RG is an opportunity for Members to:
- General – be kept informed of any disputes or implementation issues within the agreement and have the opportunity to ask VHIA and other members about any issues health services may be having;
- Implementation – gain additional support from VHIA and suggest any implementation material that would be helpful;
- Review – Provide VHIA with feedback on the agreement and suggestions of review items and changes for the next agreement;
- Planning – Develop on the review items and development of the Employer Log of Claims before bargaining for an Agreement commences;
- Bargaining – Members have the opportunity to attend meetings during bargaining to be a sounding board for the review of Union claims, be involved in the approval of the drafting process for the new Agreement and be kept up to date on all matters related to bargaining.
How can you join a reference group?
Contact the designated VHIA contact for the Agreement which is listed on the monthly IR report or phone (03) 9861 4000.
Biomedical Engineers EBA Reference Group
May 2025
N/A
June 2025
Tuesday 10 June 3.00pm-4.00pm – Via ‘Microsoft Teams’
Biomedical Engineers BPEC
June 2025
Monday 16 June 2.00pm-3.30pm – Via ‘Microsoft Teams’
Employee Group: Biomedical Engineers
Sector: Public Sector
Who can join: Typically, HR/IR managers of members who are a party to the public sector Biomedical Engineers Agreement.
What is the reference Group (RG)?
VHIA utilises the RG during the 4 stages of bargaining (Implementation, Review, Planning and Bargaining) which is scheduled at periodic intervals throughout the year. The RG is an opportunity for Members to:
- General – be kept informed of any disputes or implementation issues within the agreement and have the opportunity to ask VHIA and other members about any issues health services may be having;
- Implementation – gain additional support from VHIA and suggest any implementation material that would be helpful;
- Review – Provide VHIA with feedback on the agreement and suggestions of review items and changes for the next agreement;
- Planning – Develop on the review items and development of the Employer Log of Claims before bargaining for an Agreement commences;
- Bargaining – Members have the opportunity to attend meetings during bargaining to be a sounding board for the review of Union claims, be involved in the approval of the drafting process for the new Agreement and be kept up to date on all matters related to bargaining.
How can you join a reference group?
Contact the designated VHIA contact for the Agreement which is listed on the monthly IR report or phone (03) 9861 4000.
Community Health Centre Allied Health Professionals Reference Group
TBA
Sector: Community Health
Who can join: Typically, HR/IR managers of members who are a party to the community health sector Allied Health Professionals Agreement.
What is the reference Group (RG)?
VHIA utilise the RG during the 4 stages of bargaining (Implementation, Review, Planning and Bargaining) which is scheduled at periodic intervals throughout the year. The RG is an opportunity for Members to:
- General – be kept informed of any disputes or implementation issues within the agreement and have the opportunity to ask VHIA and other members about any issues health services may be having;
- Implementation – gain additional support from VHIA and suggest any implementation material that would be helpful;
- Review – Provide VHIA with feedback on the agreement and suggestions of review items and changes for the next agreement;
- Planning – Develop on the review items and development of the Employer Log of Claims before bargaining for an Agreement commences;
- Bargaining – Members have the opportunity to attend meetings during bargaining to be a sounding board for the review of Union claims, be involved in the approval of the drafting process for the new Agreement and be kept up to date on all matters related to bargaining.
How can you join a reference group?
Contact the designated VHIA contact for the Agreement which is listed on the monthly IR report or phone (03) 9861 4000.
Community Health Centre ER/IR Directors Meetings
May 2025 (3rd Wednesday of the month – excluding January)
Wednesday, 21 May 10.00am-11.30am – Via ‘Microsoft Teams’
June 2025 (3rd Wednesday of the month – excluding January)
Wednesday, 18 June 10.00am-11.30am – Via ‘Microsoft Teams’
July 2025 (3rd Wednesday of the month – excluding January)
Wednesday, 16 July 10.00am-11.30am – Via ‘Microsoft Teams’
Community Health Centre General Reference Group
May 2025
Wednesday, 8 May 10.30am-11.30am – Via ‘Microsoft Teams’
June 2025
Wednesday, 5 June 10.30am-11.30am – Via ‘Microsoft Teams’
Employee Group: Community Health
Sector: Community Health Sector
Who can join: Typically HR/IR managers in Community Health
What is the reference Group (RG)?
VHIA utilises the RG during the 4 stages of bargaining (Implementation, Review, Planning and Bargaining) which is scheduled at periodic intervals throughout the year. The RG is an opportunity for Member to:
- General – be kept informed of any disputes or implementation issues within the agreement and have the opportunity to ask VHIA and other members about any issues health services may be having;
- Implementation – gain additional support form VHIA and suggest any implementation material that would be helpful
- Review – Provide VHIA with feedback on the agreement and suggestions of review items and changes for the next agreement
- Planning – Develop on the review items and development of the Employer Log of Claims before bargaining for an Agreement commences;
- During bargaining – have the opportunity to attend bargaining meetings, be a sounding board for the review of Union claims, be involved in the approval of the drafting process for the new Agreement and be kept up to date on all matters related to bargaining.
How can you join a reference group?
Contact the designated VHIA contact for the Agreement which is listed on the monthly IR report or phone (03) 9861 4000.
Community Health Payroll Reference Group
May 2025
Thursday 29 May – 2:00pm to 3:00pm – Via ‘Microsoft Teams’
June 2025
Thursday 26 June – 2:00pm to 3:00pm – Via ‘Microsoft Teams’
Employee Group: All EBA’s
Sector: Community Health
Who can join: Typically, Payroll/ Finance Employees nominated by the health service.
What is the reference Group (RG)?
VHIA utilise the RG during the 4 stages of bargaining (Implementation, Review, Planning and Bargaining) which is scheduled at periodic intervals throughout the year. The RG is an opportunity for Member to:
- General – be kept informed of any disputes or implementation issues within the agreement and have the opportunity to ask VHIA and other members about any issues health services may be having;
- Implementation – gain additional support form VHIA and suggest any implementation material that would be helpful
- Review – Provide VHIA with feedback on the agreement and suggestions of review items and changes for the next agreement
- Planning – Develop on the review items and development of the Employer Log of Claims before bargaining for an Agreement commences;
- During bargaining – have the opportunity to attend bargaining meetings, be a sounding board for the review of Union claims, be involved in the approval of the drafting process for the new Agreement and be kept up to date on all matters related to bargaining.
How can you join a reference group?
Contact the designated VHIA contact for the Agreement which is listed on the monthly IR report or phone (03) 9861 4000.
Dental Therapists, Dental Hygienists & Oral Health Therapists EBA Reference Group
May 2025
Thursday, 1 May – 1.00pm-2.00pm – Via ‘Microsoft Teams’
Thursday, 8 May – 1.00pm-2.00pm – Via ‘Microsoft Teams’
Thursday, 15 May – 1.00pm-2.00pm – Via ‘Microsoft Teams’
Thursday, 22 May – 1.00pm-2.00pm – Via ‘Microsoft Teams’
Thursday, 29 May – 1.00pm-2.00pm – Via ‘Microsoft Teams’
June 2025
Thursday, 5 June – 1.00pm-2.00pm – Via ‘Microsoft Teams’
Employee Group: Dental Therapists, Dental Hygienists & Oral Health Therapists
Sector: Public Sector
Who can join: Typically, HR/IR managers of members who are a party to the public sector Dental Therapists, Dental Hygienists & Oral Health Therapists Enterprise Agreement.
What is the reference Group (RG)?
VHIA utilise the RG during the 4 stages of bargaining (Implementation, Review, Planning and Bargaining) which is scheduled at periodic intervals throughout the year. The RG is an opportunity for Member to:
- General – be kept informed of any disputes or implementation issues within the agreement and have the opportunity to ask VHIA and other members about any issues health services may be having;
- Implementation – gain additional support form VHIA and suggest any implementation material that would be helpful
- Review – Provide VHIA with feedback on the agreement and suggestions of review items and changes for the next agreement
- Planning – Develop on the review items and development of the Employer Log of Claims before bargaining for an Agreement commences;
- During bargaining – have the opportunity to attend bargaining meetings, be a sounding board for the review of Union claims, be involved in the approval of the drafting process for the new Agreement and be kept up to date on all matters related to bargaining.
How can you join a reference group?
Contact the designated VHIA contact for the Agreement which is listed on the monthly IR report or phone (03) 9861 4000.
Doctors EBA reference group
June 2025
Thursday 5 June 2.00pm-3.00pm – Via ‘Microsoft Teams’
Doctors BPEC
May 2025
Tuesday 13 May 3.30pm-4.30pm – Via ‘Microsoft Teams’
June 2025
Tuesday 10 June 3.30pm-4.30pm – Via ‘Microsoft Teams’
Employee Group: Doctors in Training and Medical Specialists
Sector: Public Sector
Who can join: Chief Medical Officers/Directors of Medicine; Medical Workforce Directors/Managers/Officers; HR/IR Directors, Managers, Business Partners or Advisors
What is the reference Group (RG)?
VHIA utilise the RG during the 4 stages of bargaining (Implementation, Review, Planning and Bargaining) which is scheduled at periodic intervals throughout the year. The RG is an opportunity for Members to:
- General – be kept informed of any disputes or implementation issues within the agreement and have the opportunity to ask VHIA and other members about any issues health services may be having;
- Implementation – gain additional support from VHIA and suggest any implementation material that would be helpful;
- Review – Provide VHIA with feedback on the agreement and suggestions of review items and changes for the next agreement;
- Planning – Develop on the review items and development of the Employer Log of Claims before bargaining for an Agreement commences;
- Bargaining – Members have the opportunity to attend meetings during bargaining to be a sounding board for the review of Union claims, be involved in the approval of the drafting process for the new Agreement and be kept up to date on all matters related to bargaining.
How can you join a reference group?
Contact the designated VHIA contact for the Agreement which is listed on the monthly IR report or phone (03) 9861 4000.
Overarching General EBA Reference Group
May 2025 (1st Wednesday of the month – excluding January)
Wednesday, 7 May – 12:30pm to 1:30pm – Via ‘Microsoft Teams’
June 2025 (1st Wednesday of the month – excluding January)
Wednesday, 4 June – 12:30pm to 1:30pm – Via ‘Microsoft Teams’
Employee Group: All EBA’s
Sector: Public Sector
Who can join: Typically, those who are party to matters that apply across Agreements such as common clauses and common terms such as long service leave.
What is the reference Group (RG)?
VHIA utilise the RG during the 4 stages of bargaining (Implementation, Review, Planning and Bargaining) which is scheduled at periodic intervals throughout the year. The RG is an opportunity for Members to:
- General – be kept informed of any disputes or implementation issues within the agreement and have the opportunity to ask VHIA and other members about any issues health services may be having;
- Implementation – gain additional support from VHIA and suggest any implementation material that would be helpful;
- Review – Provide VHIA with feedback on the agreement and suggestions of review items and changes for the next agreement;
- Planning – Develop on the review items and development of the Employer Log of Claims before bargaining for an Agreement commences;
- Bargaining – Members have the opportunity to attend meetings during bargaining to be a sounding board for the review of Union claims, be involved in the approval of the drafting process for the new Agreement and be kept up to date on all matters related to bargaining.
How can you join a reference group?
Contact the designated VHIA contact for the Agreement which is listed on the monthly IR report or phone (03) 9861 4000.’
General Dentists EBA Reference Group
TBA
Employee Group: General Dentists
Sector: Public Sector
Who can join: Typically, HR/IR managers of members who are a party to the public sector General Dentist Enterprise Agreement.
What is the reference Group (RG)?
VHIA utilise the RG during the 4 stages of bargaining (Implementation, Review, Planning and Bargaining) which is scheduled at periodic intervals throughout the year. The RG is an opportunity for Member to:
- General – be kept informed of any disputes or implementation issues within the agreement and have the opportunity to ask VHIA and other members about any issues health services may be having;
- Implementation – gain additional support form VHIA and suggest any implementation material that would be helpful
- Review – Provide VHIA with feedback on the agreement and suggestions of review items and changes for the next agreement
- Planning – Develop on the review items and development of the Employer Log of Claims before bargaining for an Agreement commences;
- During bargaining – have the opportunity to attend bargaining meetings, be a sounding board for the review of Union claims, be involved in the approval of the drafting process for the new Agreement and be kept up to date on all matters related to bargaining.
How can you join a reference group?
Contact the designated VHIA contact for the Agreement which is listed on the monthly IR report or phone (03) 9861 4000.
Health & Allied, Managers & Admin EBA Reference Group
May 2025
Wednesday, 7 May 2025 – 3:00pm to 4:00pm – Via ‘Microsoft Teams’
Wednesday, 14 May 2025- 3:00pm to 4:00pm – Via ‘Microsoft Teams’
Wednesday, 21 May 2025 – 3:00pm to 4:00pm – Via ‘Microsoft Teams’
Wednesday, 28 May 2025 – 3:00pm to 4:00pm – Via ‘Microsoft Teams’
June 2025
Wednesday, 4 June 2025 – 3:00pm to 4:00pm – Via ‘Microsoft Teams’
Wednesday, 11 June 2025 – 3:00pm to 4:00pm – Via ‘Microsoft Teams’
Wednesday, 18 June 2025 – 3:00pm to 4:00pm – Via ‘Microsoft Teams’
Wednesday, 25 June 2025 – 3:00pm to 4:00pm – Via ‘Microsoft Teams’
Employee Group: Health and Allied, Managers and Administrative Workers
Sector: Public Sector
Who can join: Typically HR/IR managers of members who are a party to the public sector Health and Allied, Managers and Administrative Workers Enterprise Agreement.
What is the reference Group (RG)?
VHIA utilise the RG during the 4 stages of bargaining (Implementation, Review, Planning and Bargaining) which is scheduled at periodic intervals throughout the year. The RG is an opportunity for Member to:
- General – be kept informed of any disputes or implementation issues within the agreement and have the opportunity to ask VHIA and other members about any issues health services may be having;
- Implementation – gain additional support form VHIA and suggest any implementation material that would be helpful
- Review – Provide VHIA with feedback on the agreement and suggestions of review items and changes for the next agreement
- Planning – Develop on the review items and development of the Employer Log of Claims before bargaining for an Agreement commences;
- During bargaining – have the opportunity to attend bargaining meetings, be a sounding board for the review of Union claims, be involved in the approval of the drafting process for the new Agreement and be kept up to date on all matters related to bargaining.
How can you join a reference group?
Contact the designated VHIA contact for the Agreement which is listed on the monthly IR report or phone (03) 9861 4000.
Maintenance EBA Reference Group
July 2025
Monday, 17 July 2025 – 3.00pm-4.00pm – Via ‘Microsoft Teams’
Maintenance BPEC Meeting
July 2025
Monday, 14 July 2025 – 9.00am-11.00am – Via ‘Microsoft Teams’
Employee Group: Plumbing, Metal Industry, Joinery and Building Trades, Electricians, Engine Drivers and Firemen
Sector: Public Sector
Who can join: Typically, HR/IR managers of members who are a party to the public sector Maintenance Agreement
What is the reference Group (RG)?
VHIA utilise the RG during the 4 stages of bargaining (Implementation, Review, Planning and Bargaining) which is scheduled at periodic intervals throughout the year. The RG is an opportunity for Members to:
- General – be kept informed of any disputes or implementation issues within the agreement and have the opportunity to ask VHIA and other members about any issues health services may be having;
- Implementation – gain additional support form VHIA and suggest any implementation material that would be helpful
- Review – Provide VHIA with feedback on the agreement and suggestions of review items and changes for the next agreement
- Planning – Develop on the review items and development of the Employer Log of Claims before bargaining for an Agreement commences;
- During bargaining – have the opportunity to attend bargaining meetings, be a sounding board for the review of Union claims, be involved in the approval of the drafting process for the new Agreement and be kept up to date on all matters related to bargaining.
How can you join a reference group?
Contact the designated VHIA contact for the Agreement which is listed on the monthly IR report or phone (03) 9861 4000.
Medical Scientists/DOP & DDOP EBA Reference Group
May 2025
Thursday 15 May 3.00pm-4.00pm – Via ‘Microsoft Teams’
Thursday 29 May 3.00pm-4.00pm – Via ‘Microsoft Teams’
June 2025
Thursday 12 June 3.00pm-4.00pm – Via ‘Microsoft Teams’
Thursday 26 June 3.00pm-4.00pm – Via ‘Microsoft Teams’
Employee Group: Medical Scientists
Sector: Public Sector
Who can join: Typically, HR/IR managers of members who are a party to the public sector Medical Scientist, Pharmacist and Psychologist Enterprise Agreement.
What is the reference Group (RG)?
VHIA utilise the RG during the 4 stages of bargaining (Implementation, Review, Planning and Bargaining) which is scheduled at periodic intervals throughout the year. The RG is an opportunity for Member to:
- General – be kept informed of any disputes or implementation issues within the agreement and have the opportunity to ask VHIA and other members about any issues health services may be having;
- Implementation – gain additional support form VHIA and suggest any implementation material that would be helpful
- Review – Provide VHIA with feedback on the agreement and suggestions of review items and changes for the next agreement
- Planning – Develop on the review items and development of the Employer Log of Claims before bargaining for an Agreement commences;
- During bargaining – have the opportunity to attend bargaining meetings, be a sounding board for the review of Union claims, be involved in the approval of the drafting process for the new Agreement and be kept up to date on all matters related to bargaining.
How can you join a reference group?
Contact the designated VHIA contact for the Agreement which is listed on the monthly IR report or phone (03) 9861 4000.
Mental Health EBA Reference Group
May 2025
Thursday 2 May 1.30pm-2.30pm – Via ‘Microsoft Teams’
Thursday 9 May 11.30pm-2.30pm – Via ‘Microsoft Teams’
Thursday 16 May 1.30pm-2.30pm – Via ‘Microsoft Teams’
Thursday 23 May 1.30pm-2.30pm – Via ‘Microsoft Teams’
Thursday 30 May 1.30pm-2.30pm – Via ‘Microsoft Teams’
June 2025
Thursday 6 June 1.30pm-2.30pm – Via ‘Microsoft Teams’
Thursday 13 June 1.30pm-2.30pm – Via ‘Microsoft Teams’
Thursday 20 June 1.30pm-2.30pm – Via ‘Microsoft Teams’
Thursday 27 June 1.30pm-2.30pm – Via ‘Microsoft Teams’
Employee Group: Mental Health
Sector: Public Sector
Who can join: Typically HR/IR managers and advisors of members who are a party to the public sector Mental Health Agreement.
What is the reference Group (RG)?
VHIA utilise the RG during the 4 stages of bargaining (Implementation, Review, Planning and Bargaining) which is scheduled at periodic intervals throughout the year. The RG is an opportunity for Members to:
- General – be kept informed of any disputes or implementation issues within the agreement and have the opportunity to ask VHIA and other members about any issues health services may be having;
- Implementation – gain additional support from VHIA and suggest any implementation material that would be helpful;
- Review – Provide VHIA with feedback on the agreement and suggestions of review items and changes for the next agreement;
- Planning – Develop on the review items and development of the Employer Log of Claims before bargaining for an Agreement commences;
- Bargaining – Members have the opportunity to attend meetings during bargaining to be a sounding board for the review of Union claims, be involved in the approval of the drafting process for the new Agreement and be kept up to date on all matters related to bargaining.
How can you join a reference group?
Contact the designated VHIA contact for the Agreement which is listed on the monthly IR report or phone (03) 9861 4000.
Metro ER/IR Directors Meetings
May 2025 (1st Wednesday of the month – excluding January)
Wednesday, 7 May – 10:00am to 12:00pm – Via ‘Microsoft Teams’
June 2025 (1st Wednesday of the month – excluding January)
Wednesday, 4 June – 10:00am to 12:00pm – Via ‘Microsoft Teams’
Nurses & Midwives EBA Reference Group
May 2025
Monday 19 May – 11:00am to 12:00pm – Via ‘Microsoft Teams’
June 2025
Monday 16 June – 11:00am to 12:00pm – Via ‘Microsoft Teams’
Employee Group: Nurses and Midwives
Sector: Public Sector
Who can join: Typically, HR/IR managers of members who are a party to the public sector Nurses and Midwives Enterprise Agreement.
What is the reference Group (RG)?
VHIA utilises the RG during the 4 stages of bargaining (Implementation, Review, Planning and Bargaining) which is scheduled at periodic intervals throughout the year. The RG is an opportunity for Member to:
- General – be kept informed of any disputes or implementation issues within the agreement and have the opportunity to ask VHIA and other members about any issues health services may be having;
- Implementation – gain additional support form VHIA and suggest any implementation material that would be helpful
- Review – Provide VHIA with feedback on the agreement and suggestions of review items and changes for the next agreement
- Planning – Develop on the review items and development of the Employer Log of Claims before bargaining for an Agreement commences;
- During bargaining – have the opportunity to attend bargaining meetings, be a sounding board for the review of Union claims, be involved in the approval of the drafting process for the new Agreement and be kept up to date on all matters related to bargaining.
How can you join a reference group?
Contact the designated VHIA contact for the Agreement which is listed on the monthly IR report or phone (03) 9861 4000.
Payroll Reference Group
May 2025
Thursday 22 May – 2:00pm to 3:00pm– Via ‘Microsoft Teams’
June 2025
Thursday 19 June – 2:00pm to 3:00pm– Via ‘Microsoft Teams’
Employee Group: All EBA’s
Sector: Public
Who can join: Typically, Payroll/ Finance Employees nominated by the health service.
What is the reference Group (RG)?
VHIA utilise the RG during the 4 stages of bargaining (Implementation, Review, Planning and Bargaining) which is scheduled at periodic intervals throughout the year. The RG is an opportunity for Member to:
- General – be kept informed of any disputes or implementation issues within the agreement and have the opportunity to ask VHIA and other members about any issues health services may be having;
- Implementation – gain additional support form VHIA and suggest any implementation material that would be helpful
- Review – Provide VHIA with feedback on the agreement and suggestions of review items and changes for the next agreement
- Planning – Develop on the review items and development of the Employer Log of Claims before bargaining for an Agreement commences;
- During bargaining – have the opportunity to attend bargaining meetings, be a sounding board for the review of Union claims, be involved in the approval of the drafting process for the new Agreement and be kept up to date on all matters related to bargaining.
How can you join a reference group?
Contact the designated VHIA contact for the Agreement which is listed on the monthly IR report or phone (03) 9861 4000.
Regional & Rural ER/IR Directors Meetings
May 2025 (2nd Wednesday of the month – excluding January)
Wednesday, 14 May 10.00am-11.30am – Via ‘Microsoft Teams’
June 2025 (2nd Wednesday of the month – excluding January)
Wednesday, 11 June 10.00am-11.30am – Via ‘Microsoft Teams’