Understanding the SCHADS Award

The SCHADS Award is one of the most wide-reaching and complex modern awards in Australia, covering a broad range of roles across social, community, home care, and disability services.

With frequent updates, detailed entitlements, and strict compliance requirements, it’s essential that employers stay across their obligations.

In this live webinar, join Employment Hero’s Head of HR Advisory and Principal Lawyer at EI Legal, Simon Obee, and HR Advisory Manager, Neath Sokhom, as they break down the SCHADS Award and what it means for employers in 2025 and beyond.

You’ll walk away with a clearer understanding of:

• Who the SCHADS Award covers – and which other awards often apply alongside it.
• How the SCHADS Award operates, including key provisions to be aware of.
• Recent developments:
  • New case law on the interpretation of sleepovers
  • The introduction of portable long service leave in NSW
• Changes on the horizon:
  •  Proposals to increase pay rates on gender undervaluation grounds 
  •  Proposals to simplify the classification structure in the Award

Whether you’re navigating the SCHADS Award for the first time or looking for a refresher on the latest updates, this session will give you the clarity and confidence to meet your compliance requirements.

Disclaimer:The information in this webinar is current as at 28th August and has been prepared by Employment Hero Pty Ltd (ABN 11 160 047 709) and its related bodies corporate (Employment Hero). The views expressed in this webinar are general information only, are provided in good faith to assist employers and their employees, and should not be relied on as professional advice. The Information is based on data supplied by third parties. While such data is believed to be accurate, it has not been independently verified and no warranties are given that it is complete, accurate, up to date or fit for the purpose for which it is required. Employment Hero does not accept responsibility for any inaccuracy in such data and is not liable for any loss or damages arising either directly or indirectly as a result of reliance on, use of or inability to use any information provided in this webinar. You should undertake your own research and to seek professional advice before making any decisions or relying on the information in this webinar.