HR & Employment Documentation
Document Purpose: Internal reference for HR processes, employment contracts, and CareMaster system structure at Abilitive Pty Ltd.
EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS & DOCUMENTS
Required Employment Documents
- Employment Contract – Casual/Part-time/Full-time as applicable
- Tax File Declaration (TFN Declaration)
- Superannuation Standard Choice Form
- Fair Work Information Statement
- Code of Conduct Acknowledgement
- Privacy & Confidentiality Agreement
- Position Description
Contract Inclusions
- Employment type (casual/part-time/full-time)
- Award coverage (SCHADS Award MA000100)
- Classification level and pay rate
- Hours of work and roster arrangements
- Leave entitlements (as per Award/NES)
- Notice period requirements
- Probationary period (if applicable)
- Confidentiality obligations
- Termination conditions
CAREMASTER STAFF STRUCTURE
Staff Profile Setup
Each staff member requires the following in CareMaster:
- Personal Details – Full name, DOB, contact information, emergency contact
- Employment Details – Start date, employment type, classification, pay rate
- Compliance Documents – Upload copies of all certifications and clearances
- Bank Details – For payroll processing
- Tax Information – TFN declaration details
- Superannuation – Fund details and member number
- Availability – Weekly availability for rostering
- Skills & Qualifications – Training completed, specializations
Staff Document Expiry Tracking
Set up reminders for document renewals:
- NDIS Worker Screening Check – Every 5 years
- Working With Children Check – Every 5 years
- CPR Certificate – Annual renewal
- First Aid Certificate – Every 3 years
- Driver’s Licence – Check expiry
- Vehicle Insurance – Annual
- Professional Registrations – As per registration body
PAY & ENTITLEMENTS
SCHADS Award Classifications
Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010 (MA000100)
- Level 1 – Entry level, routine tasks under supervision
- Level 2 – Experienced support worker, limited autonomy
- Level 3 – Specialist support, higher responsibility
- Level 4 – Senior support worker, supervision of others
Key Entitlements
- Minimum Engagement: 2 hours for casuals
- Broken Shifts: Maximum 2 broken shifts per day, allowance applies
- Sleepover: Flat rate plus penalty rates if woken
- Travel Time: Paid between participants (not to/from work)
- Kilometre Allowance: Per ATO rate for personal vehicle use
- Penalty Rates: Saturday 150%, Sunday 200%, Public Holidays 250%
- Overtime: First 2 hours 150%, thereafter 200%
PAYROLL PROCESS
Pay Cycle
- Pay frequency: [Weekly/Fortnightly]
- Pay day: [Day of week]
- Timesheet submission deadline: [Day/Time]
- Timesheet approval deadline: [Day/Time]
Timesheet Requirements
- Participant name
- Date of service
- Start and finish times
- Break times taken
- Travel time between participants
- Kilometres travelled
- Tasks/activities completed
- Any incidents or concerns
LEAVE MANAGEMENT
Leave Types
- Annual Leave: 4 weeks per year (pro-rata for part-time)
- Personal/Carer’s Leave: 10 days per year (pro-rata)
- Compassionate Leave: 2 days per occasion
- Family & Domestic Violence Leave: 10 days per year (unpaid)
- Long Service Leave: As per Victorian legislation
- Parental Leave: As per National Employment Standards
Leave Request Process
- Staff submits leave request via CareMaster/approved system
- Minimum notice: 4 weeks for annual leave, ASAP for personal leave
- Coordinator reviews and approves/declines based on operational needs
- Staff notified of outcome
- Roster adjusted accordingly
PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT
Probationary Reviews
- Initial check-in: Week 2
- Mid-probation review: Week 6
- End of probation review: Week 12
Ongoing Performance
- Informal feedback: Ongoing
- Formal performance review: Annually
- Training needs assessment: With annual review
- Goal setting: With annual review
Performance Concerns Process
- Informal discussion and coaching
- Verbal warning (documented)
- First written warning
- Final written warning
- Termination (if no improvement)
Note: Serious misconduct may result in immediate termination