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What Can Lightning Payroll Do For You?

Australian Payroll Software For Childcare & OSHC Professionals

Discover why so many Australian businesses in the childcare & oshc industry trust Lightning Payroll to streamline operations, enhance compliance, and support their unique needs. Our free support and flexible solutions are designed to drive efficiency and success, ensuring you stay ahead in a competitive market.

Compliant with Childcare Award Rates

Lightning Payroll handles complex pay rules under the Children’s Services Award and other applicable modern awards. Automatically manage penalty rates, overtime, allowances, and more—ideal for both long day care and OSHC services.

Leave and Roster Management Made Easy

Track sick leave, annual leave, and personal leave with ease. Lightning Payroll helps you manage rotating rosters and fluctuating hours across full-time, part-time, and casual educators.

STP, Super and ATO Integration

Lightning Payroll is fully Single Touch Payroll (STP) compliant, including Phase 2. Easily report directly to the ATO, submit super contributions, and issue payslips in just a few clicks.

Manage Multiple Sites & Services

Whether you run one centre or a group of childcare services, Lightning Payroll allows you to manage payroll across multiple locations, with location-based reporting and easy staff scheduling.

Quick Onboarding for Casual Educators

Easily onboard casuals and new educators with digital TFN forms, super selection, and bank details. Ideal for handling high turnover and last-minute staff changes.

Insights for NQF & Business Reporting

Generate detailed payroll and staffing reports to assist with National Quality Framework (NQF) compliance, budgeting, and audits. Analyse labour costs and trends with powerful built-in analytics.

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