Workstem: payroll software for NDIS providers
Cloud HR and payroll platform aimed at disability services, with onboarding, rostering, award interpretation, attendance and payroll processing.
Workstem at a glance
| Main category | Payroll and awards |
|---|---|
| Also covers | HR, onboarding and recruitment |
| Made for | NDIS providers |
| Integrations listed | Xero, NetSuite |
| Pricing | Not published |
| Website | workstem.com/au |
| Last checked | 10 November 2026 |
What Workstem says it does
- Award rule engine covering 122+ awards and 34 EBAs (vendor claim)
- SCHADS compliance dashboards
- Leave types including custom respite care leave
- Attendance and rostering linked to pay
- STP and super submissions
- Xero and NetSuite integrations
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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