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Superannuation at the University of Newcastle

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Direct Links to approved Superannuation Schemes

Further information on each scheme may be obtained by selecting the link to the homepage below.

Superannuation Contributions

Please note that if you are a new staff member, commencement of salary payments cannot occur until your superannuation application form is returned to Human Resource Services.

Superannuation Product Disclosure Statements containing application forms may be obtained from Human Resource Services.

For further assistance or clarification on superannuation please contact David Pleasance on (02) 4921 5299 or Wendy Gardner on (02) 4921 5269.

General Staff (Operating Funds)

Full-time (General Staff)

HEW Level 5 and greater OR if the combination of salary and superannuable allowances equate to HEW Level 5 salary rate 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.

HEW Levels 1, 2, 3 and 4

The requirement to contribute to an approved superannuation scheme is not compulsory, however is available. You may elect to join UniSuper Limited as a full member, or if you are a current active member of the New South Wales State Superannuation Scheme (SSS) or the New South Wales State Authorities Superannuation Scheme (SASS) you may transfer your membership.

  • 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.
  • Should you elect to become a full member of UniSuper you will be required to 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. For the purpose of joining, 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.
  • Should you not wish to contribute to UniSuper at the rate referred to above then basic superannuation is available through the UniSuper Accumulation Super (1). You are under no obligation to make personal contributions to the Accumulation Super (1). The University contributes on your behalf to provide basic superannuation. For this purpose, you are required to complete the Accumulation Super Application form contained in the front of the ‘Welcome – Product Disclosure Statement for Accumulation Super (1) members’ included with the offer. 

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

Part-time (General Staff)

HEW Level 5 and greater (if fraction of 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.

HEW Levels 1, 2, 3 and 4 (if fraction is greater than 0.2)
HEW Level 5 and greater (if fraction is between 0.2 and 0.5)

The requirement to contribute to an approved superannuation scheme is not compulsory, however is available. You may elect to join UniSuper Limited as a full member, or if you are a current active member of the New South Wales State Superannuation Scheme (SSS) or the New South Wales State Authorities Superannuation Scheme (SASS) you may transfer your membership.

  • 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.
  • Should you elect to become a full member of UniSuper you will be required to 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. For the purpose of joining, 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.
  • Should you not wish to contribute to UniSuper at the rate referred to above then basic superannuation is available through the UniSuper Accumulation Super (1). You are under no obligation to make personal contributions to the Accumulation Super (1). The University contributes on your behalf to provide basic superannuation. For this purpose, you are required to complete the Accumulation Super Application form contained in the front of the ‘Welcome – Product Disclosure Statement for Accumulation Super (1) members’ included with the offer.

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

Service fraction is 0.2 or less (any HEW level)

Basic superannuation is available through UniSuper Accumulation Super (1). You are under no obligation to make personal contributions to the Accumulation Super (1). The University contributes on your behalf to provide basic superannuation. For this purpose, you are required to complete the Accumulation Super Application form contained in the front of the ‘Welcome – Product Disclosure Statement for Accumulation Super (1) members’ included with the offer.

Please return the completed Accumulation Super Application form to Human Resource Services.

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

Fixed Term (General Staff)

Period of employment is 1 year or less

Basic superannuation is available through UniSuper Accumulation Super (1). You are under no obligation to make personal contributions to the Accumulation Super (1). The University contributes on your behalf to provide basic superannuation. For this purpose, you are required to complete the Accumulation Super Application form contained in the front of the ‘Welcome – Product Disclosure Statement for Accumulation Super (1) members’ included with the offer.

Please return the completed Accumulation Super Application form to Human Resource Services.

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

Period of employment is greater than 1 year and less than 2 years (if fraction is greater than 0.2)

The requirement to contribute to an approved superannuation scheme is not compulsory, however is available. You may elect to join UniSuper Limited as a full member, or if you are a current active member of the New South Wales State Superannuation Scheme (SSS) or the New South Wales State Authorities Superannuation Scheme (SASS) you may transfer your membership.

  • 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.
  • Should you elect to become a full member of UniSuper you will be required to 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. For the purpose of joining, 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.
  • Should you not wish to contribute to UniSuper at the rate referred to above then basic superannuation is available through the UniSuper Accumulation Super (1). You are under no obligation to make personal contributions to the Accumulation Super (1). The University contributes on your behalf to provide basic superannuation. For this purpose, you are required to complete the Accumulation Super Application form contained in the front of the ‘Welcome – Product Disclosure Statement for Accumulation Super (1) members’ included with the offer.

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

HEW Level 5 and greater AND period of employment is 2 years or more (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.

Service fraction is 0.2 or less (any HEW level)

Basic superannuation is available through UniSuper Accumulation Super (1). You are under no obligation to make personal contributions to the Accumulation Super (1). The University contributes on your behalf to provide basic superannuation. For this purpose, you are required to complete the Accumulation Super Application form contained in the front of the ‘Welcome – Product Disclosure Statement for Accumulation Super (1) members’ included with the offer.

Please return the completed Accumulation Super Application form to Human Resource Services.

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

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Academic Staff (Operating Funds)

Full-time OR Part-time (if fraction is 0.5 or greater) (Academic Staff)

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.

 Part-time (if fraction is greater than 0.2 and below 0.5) (Academic Staff)

The requirement to contribute to an approved superannuation scheme is not compulsory, however is available. You may elect to join UniSuper Limited as a full member, or if you are a current active member of the New South Wales State Superannuation Scheme (SSS) or the New South Wales State Authorities Superannuation Scheme (SASS) you may transfer your membership.

  • 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.
  • Should you elect to become a full member of UniSuper you will be required to 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. For the purpose of joining, 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.
  • Should you not wish to contribute to UniSuper at the rate referred to above then basic superannuation is available through the UniSuper Accumulation Super (1). You are under no obligation to make personal contributions to the Accumulation Super (1). The University contributes on your behalf to provide basic superannuation. For this purpose, you are required to complete the Accumulation Super Application form contained in the front of the ‘Welcome – Product Disclosure Statement for Accumulation Super (1) members’ included with the offer.

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

Part-time (if fraction is 0.2 or less) (Academic Staff)

Basic superannuation is available through UniSuper Accumulation Super (1). You are under no obligation to make personal contributions to the Accumulation Super (1). The University contributes on your behalf to provide basic superannuation. For this purpose, you are required to complete the Accumulation Super Application form contained in the front of the ‘Welcome – Product Disclosure Statement for Accumulation Super (1) members’ included with the offer.

Please return the completed Accumulation Super Application form to Human Resource Services.

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

Fixed Term (Academic Staff)

Period of employment is 1 year or less OR Fraction is 0.2 or less

Basic superannuation is available through UniSuper Accumulation Super (1). You are under no obligation to make personal contributions to the Accumulation Super (1). The University contributes on your behalf to provide basic superannuation. For this purpose, you are required to complete the Accumulation Super Application form contained in the front of the ‘Welcome – Product Disclosure Statement for Accumulation Super (1) members’ included with the offer.

Please return the completed Accumulation Super Application form to Human Resource Services.

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

Period of employment is 1 year or greater and less than 2 years (if fraction is 0.2 or greater)

The requirement to contribute to an approved superannuation scheme is not compulsory, however is available. You may elect to join UniSuper Limited as a full member, or if you are a current active member of the New South Wales State Superannuation Scheme (SSS) or the New South Wales State Authorities Superannuation Scheme (SASS) you may transfer your membership.

  • 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.
  • Should you elect to become a full member of UniSuper you will be required to 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. For the purpose of joining, 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.
  • Should you not wish to contribute to UniSuper at the rate referred to above then basic superannuation is available through the UniSuper Accumulation Super (1). You are under no obligation to make personal contributions to the Accumulation Super (1). The University contributes on your behalf to provide basic superannuation. For this purpose, you are required to complete the Accumulation Super Application form contained in the front of the ‘Welcome – Product Disclosure Statement for Accumulation Super (1) members’ included with the offer.

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

Period of employment is more than 2 years (if fraction is 0.5 or more)

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.

Period of employment is 2 years or greater and fraction is between 0.2 and 0.5

The requirement to contribute to an approved superannuation scheme is not compulsory, however is available. You may elect to join UniSuper Limited as a full member, or if you are a current active member of the New South Wales State Superannuation Scheme (SSS) or the New South Wales State Authorities Superannuation Scheme (SASS) you may transfer your membership.

  • 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.
  • Should you elect to become a full member of UniSuper you will be required to 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. For the purpose of joining, 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.
  • Should you not wish to contribute to UniSuper at the rate referred to above then basic superannuation is available through the UniSuper Accumulation Super (1). You are under no obligation to make personal contributions to the Accumulation Super (1). The University contributes on your behalf to provide basic superannuation. For this purpose, you are required to complete the Accumulation Super Application form contained in the front of the ‘Welcome – Product Disclosure Statement for Accumulation Super (1) members’ included with the offer.

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

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Staff Employed on Research Grants

Where research grants offer superannuation the above rules apply. If superannuation is not offered and the employment contract is for 12 months or longer the University contributes on your behalf to provide a basic level of superannuation. For this purpose you are required to complete the Accumulation Super Application Form contained in the back of the ‘Welcome – Product Disclosure Statement for Accumulation Super (1) members’.

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

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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.

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THESE RULES DO NOT APPLY TO STAFF MEMBERS WHO ARE UNDER THE AGE OF 18 OR OVER THE AGE OF 70.