SCHADS: Essential information to get it right (October 2025)

Training Overview: Essentials of SCHADS Award Training

Duration: 3 hours

Delivery: Live interactive Online workshop

This engaging training session provides participants with a clear and practical understanding of how to manage payroll and rostering in accordance with the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services (SCHADS) Award. Designed to build confidence, offer clarity, and create space for questions and discussion, the session focuses on applying the SCHADS Award fairly and consistently to support compliant workforce practices.

Participants will gain insight into:

• Core requirements of the SCHADS Award

• Common challenges in payroll and rostering

• Practical strategies for ensuring compliance and equity

• Real-world examples to guide everyday decision-making

Ideal for HR professionals, team leaders, payroll officers, and rostering staff, this workshop offers a practical, accessible overview of the SCHADS Award. Through case studies and hands-on activities, participants will explore how the Award impacts pay structures and rostering decisions, and learn how to avoid common compliance pitfalls.

By the end of the session, attendees will be better equipped to interpret and apply complex award conditions, supporting consistent and informed workforce management across their organisation.

Learning Outcomes:

1. Understanding SCHADS Award Provisions:

   - Grasp the key provisions of the SCHADS Award and their application across different staff roles.

   - Learn about job classifications, pay rates, and allowances to ensure compliance.

2. Navigating Overtime, Penalties, and Broken Shifts:

   - Clarify overtime, shift penalties, and broken shifts, particularly for sleepovers and split shifts.

   - Use real-world examples to apply these rules effectively.

3. Managing Sleepovers, Travel Allowances, and 24-Hour Care:

   - Understand how to manage and calculate payments for sleepovers, travel allowances, and 24-hour care shifts.

   - Learn how to handle sleep disturbances and non-standard hours correctly.

4. Avoiding Common Pitfalls:

   - Identify and avoid common errors that can lead to underpayments and legal issues.

   - Conduct a quick health check on your payroll software setup to ensure compliance.

Please note that this registration allows for the attendance of 1 person only.

Please do not share the workshop link and resources.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us via: learnanddevelop@nds.org.au