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We’re excited to have you on board as part of our contracting community. This page is designed to guide you through every step of your onboarding journey, from completing essential forms and setting up payroll to submitting timesheets and managing expenses.
You will also find key contacts and helpful information to ensure your start with Six Degrees is smooth and well supported.
Your contracting support contact is Emily, who provides assistance with onboarding, payroll, and general contracting queries. You can reach out anytime for additional support via email: contractor@sde.com.au
You’ll need to complete the following modules via Onboarded:
Six Degrees Executive used the platform Astute for all things payroll and timesheet related.
You will be sent an automated email from Astute within 2 days prompting user set-up.
You will be able to finalise your payroll information.

1 Go to Tax and Super.
Under Step 2: Superannuation Information, click Select Super Fund.
Our nominated super fund is AustralianSuper.
If you wish to default to Six Degrees Executive’s super fund, please select AustralianSuper when completing your onboarding.
Important Note: After your super fund is created, AustralianSuper will send you your membership number. As we don’t have access to your account, please contact AustralianSuper directly for any queries.
Timesheets are submitted through the Astute portal.

Anytime overtime must be pre-approved by your manager and written confirmation is to be sent to your consultant for record purposes.
Expenses are submitted in Astute.
Reach out to Emily via contractor@sde.com.au and request Expense set up.
Please review this document for step-by-step guidance on submitting your expenses.
Our pay cycle runs two weeks in arrears. To ensure timely payment both timesheets must be approved by Monday 5pm in the week of payroll.
Please refer to the payroll calendar for the payroll cycle.
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