WHAT IS MOCA?
MOCA = your employment contract
MOCA (Medical Officers’ Certified Agreement) prescribes the conditions of employment for over 12,500 junior and senior doctors working for Queensland Health.
It is your employment contract – and it's essential to get it right.
MOCA 6 and Beyond
You can read about our MOCA 6 wins, as well as our previous wins under MOCA 5.
MOCA 6 is set to expire on 30 June 2025 and ASMOFQ has already commenced negotiations for MOCA 7, You can review our MOCA 7 log of claims here.
Why MOCA Matters
An individual employee negotiating directly with a large employer like Queensland Health is an uneven playing field. That is why ASMOFQ negotiates on your behalf – to ensure you’re protected, respected, and fairly compensated.
We have seen what happens when that is taken away. In 2014–15, the Newman Government dismantled MOCA 3 and forced doctors onto individual contracts, stripping away key workplace protections and conditions.. Following a change in government, collective bargaining was restored under MOCA 4, then strengthened again with MOCA 5 and MOCA 6.
The Role of ASMOFQ
Only a Union such as ASMOFQ can negotiate and sign a certified agreement with Queensland Health. We build of log of claims together with our members, and then start the formal negotiating process. Once we have negotiated with Queensland Health to a point where we have in-principle agreement around the terms and conditions that should be included, the agreement is then drafted and put to all doctors for a vote – a majority vote means that the agreement is then accepted.
Strength in Numbers
Providing high quality industrial relations services, such as negotiating certified agreements, requires significant resources. The more members we have, the stronger we are as an organisation, and the better we can serve our profession.
Join or renew your ASMOFQ membership to support our work and ensure your rights at work are protected.
At ASMOFQ, we are committed to advocating for the rights and well-being of our members. Our union provides a strong voice in negotiations, ensuring that your concerns are heard and addressed. We believe in fostering a supportive community where every member can thrive.
Join us in our mission to create a fair and equitable workplace.