Pay Cat: payroll software for NDIS providers
Payroll service and software for businesses under the SCHADS Award, powered by Employment Hero. Offers done-for-you payroll or a configured system you run in-house.
Pay Cat at a glance
| Main category | Payroll and awards |
|---|---|
| Made for | NDIS providers |
| Suits | NDIS providers, Community service organisations, In-home care and disability support businesses |
| Integrations listed | Employment Hero, Xero, QuickBooks, MYOB, ShiftCare |
| Pricing | Not published |
| Website | paycat.com.au |
| Last checked | 10 November 2026 |
What Pay Cat says it does
- Automated SCHADS interpretation including sleepovers, broken shifts, allowances and penalty rates
- SCHADS payroll template the vendor says was independently reviewed
- Done For You or Do It Yourself service options
- Free SCHADS education library
- Standard implementation 6 to 10 weeks
Features are as described on the vendor's own pages.
Questions to ask before choosing payroll software
- Does it apply SCHADS loadings, penalties, allowances and overtime correctly?
- Is Single Touch Payroll built in?
- Can timesheets come from your rostering system?
- Who is responsible for keeping award rates current?
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