Government Regulator • Regulated by Fair Work Ombudsman
Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO)
Definition: The independent Australian statutory agency responsible for ensuring compliance with workplace laws, Modern Awards, and the Fair Work Act 2009.
Regulatory Impact & Compliance Overview
The FWO monitors employer compliance, conducts workplace investigations, and prosecutes award underpayment cases. Care providers must maintain meticulous rostering and timesheet audit records for at least 7 years.
Governing Authority
Enforced by Fair Work Ombudsman in Australia. Compliance with these standards is legally required for all licensed and participating care providers.
Automated Compliance
How AsanWork Enforces Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO)
AsanWork builds compliance directly into daily scheduling workflows. Hard compliance stops prevent un-vetted, un-screened, or non-credentialed staff from receiving shift allocations, ensuring 100% audit readiness.
Related Australia Healthcare Terms
Regulation
AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency)
The national agency responsible for regulating and registering healthcare practitioners (nurses, midwives, doctors, allied health) across Australia.
Fair Work Modern Award
Aged Care Award 2010
The modern award establishing minimum terms, conditions, and wage rates for employees working in residential aged care facilities across Australia.
Rostering & Pay
Broken Shift (SCHADS Clause 25.6)
A shift divided into up to two parts within a single day (with an unpaid gap in between) within a maximum spread of 12 hours.
Fair Work Award
Casual Loading (25%)
An additional 25% paid on top of the base modern award hourly rate to casual care employees in lieu of paid annual leave and sick leave.