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SCHADS Award Interpretation : 3 Steps to Payroll Compliance

Navigating the SCHADS Award can feel like a full-time job in itself, and for many NDIS and Community Service leaders, it’s one of the most daunting parts of managing a team.

In this session, I break down how to confidently interpret the SCHADS Award and make informed decisions about classifications, rostering, and pay - without feeling overwhelmed by the fine print. 

Whether you’re a business owner, HR professional, or service manager, this session will help you strengthen your compliance foundations and create fair, sustainable workforce practices.
  • Duration:  29 minutes 
  • Author: Carla Canning

What You'll Learn In This Video

  • How to Classify Roles Fairly and Accurately

    Learn a simple process for aligning position descriptions with the correct SCHADS stream, level, and pay point  so you can ensure compliance, avoid underpayments, and pay people correctly for the work they actually perform.
  • The Common Rostering Mistakes That Cost You

    Learn the most frequent Award interpretation errors - from minimum engagements and sleepover rules to overtime and broken shift allowances - and how small scheduling tweaks can save time, money, and stress.
  • When and How to Review Pay Rates with Confidence

    Understand when reviews are required (annual, interim, and progression-based), how to document and justify changes, and how to maintain compliance when paying above Award or using annualised salaries.

Carla Canning

Carla has 20 years of leadership experience, 15 years of HR and Learning and Development experience and has contributed to the for-purpose sector as a proud participant of the Australian Mental Health Leaders Fellowship and involvement in various industry advisory boards. Carla's unique mix of skills provides the basis for the suite of services Connect Lead Achieve now offers.
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