Superannuation Information

Reclassification

Positions reclassified to above HEW Level 4
Period of employment is 2 years or greater (if fraction is 0.5 or greater)

The requirement to contribute to an approved superannuation scheme is compulsory. If you are not a current member of the New South Wales State Superannuation Scheme (SSS) or the New South Wales State Authorities Superannuation Scheme (SASS) you will be required to join UniSuper Limited and contribute at the rate of 7% of salary. A generous employer contribution of 17% of salary is provided under this scheme and additional voluntary contributions can be made either pre or post tax.

If you are not a current active member of UniSuper, SSS or SASS, you are required to complete the Membership Application form contained in the front of the ‘Welcome – Product Disclosure Statement for Defined Benefit Division and Accumulation Super (2) members’ included with the offer. Please return the completed application form to Human Resource Services.

If you wish to transfer your membership of SSS or SASS, you must complete an exit form with your previous employer and provide details of your membership to Human Resource Services.

Commencement of salary payments cannot occur until the completed Application Form is returned to Human Resource Services.

NOTE: These rules do not apply to staff members who are under the age of 18 or over the age of 70.