Salary packaging could help you save
Salary packaging may be easier than you think – and as a Department for Education employee, you may be able to access a range of salary packaging benefits, depending on your employer’s policy.
Packaging eligible expenses using your pre‑tax income can help reduce the amount of income you pay tax on, depending on your personal circumstances.
See how salary packaging could work for you
What benefits can you access?
Novated leasing
You may be able to salary package a car through a novated lease, depending on your employer’s policy. A novated lease allows you to bundle your vehicle finance and running costs into a single regular payment from your salary.
You can package a new, demonstration model, second‑hand or eligible existing vehicle.
Save tax on certain work-related expenses
If your mobile device is primarily used for work, you may be able to salary package eligible work‑related items such as phones, tablets and laptops, depending on your employer’s policy. Packaging eligible items using pre‑tax income can help reduce the amount of income you pay tax on, depending on your circumstances^.
^A portable electronic device can only be salary packaged if it is used primarily (over 50%) for work purposes. Employees are limited to 1 device with substantially similar functions. Tax savings achieved through salary packaging will depend on your income tax bracket and personal circumstances.
There are a wide range of benefits available. Use the salary packaging calculator to choose your benefits and see how much you could save.
Professional membership and subscriptions
Staying current with your career and peers could be more affordable if you can package professional membership and subscriptions and save on tax.
Financial and taxation advice
Getting professional advice to help you save on tax and maximise your wealth could be more affordable if you can salary package the costs.
Self-education expenses
Studying to get ahead in your career? You could salary package the costs of furthering yourself and save on tax.
Income protection insurance
If you have disability and income protection insurance, you may be able to pay for this cover out of your pre-tax salary.
Airline lounge membership
Salary package airline lounge membership to make travel more enjoyable, whether it’s personal or business.
Relocation costs
Relocating for work can be a hassle, but at least you could save money by salary packaging the costs.
If you live and work in a remote area, you may be able to save by packaging eligible costs.
Car parking
If you drive to work, you could be eligible to salary package your car parking costs at an approved UPark car park (Adelaide CBD only).
Workplace giving
Add the workplace giving benefit to make regular donations to one of the 12 charities of choice, directly from your pre-tax salary.
Smartrewards
On top of your salary packaging benefits, Smart™ makes it simple for you to get rewards and discounts with leading brands and services.
