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To help you choose the perfect package for your team, we’ve outlined what counts as a:
- statutory requirement
- standard benefit
- great benefit
Statutory
Market Standard
Great
Holidays
Statutory
Not applicable
20 paid holidays
8 National public holidays
- local holidays
Competitive
Above & Beyond
30 days
8 National public holidays
- local holidays
Flexible Working
Statutory
Not applicable
Competitive
Negotiable
Above & Beyond
Flexible hours
Work abroad for a time
Sick Leave
Statutory
Not applicable
10 paid days for individual or caring responsibilities
Competitive
15 days paid
Above & Beyond
20 days for individual and caring responsibilities
Paternity Pay
Statutory
Not applicable
5 unpaid days
Competitive
2 weeks at national minimum wage
Above & Beyond
6 weeks at full salary
Maternity Pay
Statutory
Not applicable
12 months unpaid
Competitive
The PLP scheme:
18 weeks pay at the national minimum wage
Above & Beyond
18 weeks at full salary
Additional time off/half pay
Other
Statutory
Not applicable
State payroll tax ranging from 4.85% to 5.5%
Relevant regional contributions
Competitive
Study leave
Above & Beyond
Volunteering days
Mental health days
Paid study leave
Ad-hoc bonus days taking a break and charging (Kitkat)
Statutory
Market Standard
Great
Medical
Statutory
Not applicable
Public health services
Competitive
Private healthcare
Single cover from $1,300 (basic) to $4,000
(comprehensive)
Family cover from $2,700 (basic) to $9,200
(comprehensive)
Above & Beyond
Private plan: All staff and dependants covered at employer’s expense
Travel Insurance
Other Health
Statutory
Not applicable
Basic dental and vision covered by public health
Competitive
Private dental and vision plan
Above & Beyond
Comprehensive medical plan
Pension
Statutory
Not applicable
Required employer contribution 10%
Employer Choice or Group Superannuation
Competitive
Selected provider plan
Above & Beyond
Market leading Super Fund with high levels of flexible insurance
Life Insurance
Statutory
Not applicable
Minimal covered by Superannuation plan - premiums are typically around 0.5% to 0.8% of salary
Competitive
Private plan: 3x basic salary
Above & Beyond
Private plan: 4x basic salary
Income Protection
Statutory
Not applicable
Minimal covered by Superannuation plan Private plan: premiums are typically around 0.5% to 0.8% of salary
Competitive
75% of salary plus 10% of the superannuation benefit
2 or 5 year benefit period
Premium costs are typically between 0.8% and 1.2%
of payroll
Above & Beyond
75% salary plus 10% superannuation benefit with a 90-day wait and payment to age 65
Statutory
Market Standard
Great
Wellbeing
Statutory
Not applicable
Competitive
EAP or Mental health stipend
Gym or health club memberships or discounts
Above & Beyond
Pool membership
Social Sports club membership
Sports equipment loan
Learning and Development
Statutory
Not applicable
Competitive
$500-1000 for further education, conferences and books
Above & Beyond
Unlimited budget for work related training
Working from Home
Statutory
Not applicable
Competitive
Above & Beyond
WFH allowance
New technology
Salary Sacrifice & Other
Statutory
Not applicable
Competitive
Additional employee pension contribution
Charitable donation matching
Above & Beyond
Company car
Fuel allowance
Childcare stipend or allowance
Relocation budget
Employee stock options
Food & Drink
Statutory
Not applicable
Competitive
In office snacks and beverages
Weekly happy hours/socials
Above & Beyond
Meal expenses covered
Free breakfast/lunch
We’ve narrowed down how employee benefits affect:
- Tax reporting
- Employer tax
- Employee tax
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Tax Reporting
Employer Tax
Employee Tax
Tax Reporting
Employer Tax
Employee Tax
Tax Reporting
Employer Tax
Employee Tax