Industry – Healthcare & Social Assistance

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Compliance solutions for the Care industry

The healthcare and social assistance sector is one of Australia’s largest industries, employing over 2.2 million workers. The workforce is predominantly female (77%) and has high levels of part-time and casual employment. Ensuring payroll compliance is complex due to multiple industry awards, including the SCHADS Award, Health Professionals Award, and Aged Care Award.

Payroll errors can have a significant impact, particularly on employees who rely on weekly wages. Frequent legislative changes, such as NDIS and aged care reforms, introduce new compliance risks, making payroll accuracy and consistency essential for businesses in this sector.

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Key Industry Statistics

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2.2 million workers in the sector

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77% of the workforce is female.

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High reliance on part-time and casual employment

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Common payroll challenges in Healthcare & Social Assistance industries

As with other industries, there are specific challenges commonly faced by businesses operating within the sector, including:

  • Award complexity

    SCHADS, Nurses, and Health Professionals Awards contain intricate pay rules.

  • Frequent legislative changes

    NDIS and aged care reforms introduce new compliance risks.

  • High turnover and casual workforce

    Ensuring compliance across multiple employment types.

  • Culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) workforce

    Accurate entitlements for migrant workers.

  • Aged care sector reforms

    New payroll obligations coming into effect from July 2025.

If you’re facing payroll challenges like these as part of your operations, reach out to the Audit My Payroll team – stay ahead of compliance challenges and reduce risk:

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How Audit My Payroll helps

We’re here to safeguard you from payroll compliance risks, alleviating the stress of navigating complex regulations. With our expert support and purpose-built solutions on your side, you can feel confident and at ease in your payroll processes.

Here’s what we can do for your business:

  • Ensuring SCHADS Award Compliance

    Correct application of penalty rates and shift allowances.

  • Automated Compliance Monitoring

    Stay updated on award changes.

  • Payroll System Audits

    Identify and fix payroll errors before they become a liability.

  • Custom Compliance Reports

    Industry-specific insights for risk management.

Stay on top of payroll compliance, book your obligation free demo or speak with the Audit My Payroll team today:

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