Department for Education

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Salary packaging could help you save

Salary packaging is simpler than you may think, and as an employee of Department for Education you’re entitled to many different ATO-approved benefits.

By paying for these mostly from your income before tax, you could reduce your taxable income and the amount of tax you pay and keep more of your take-home pay for other things.

See how salary packaging could work for you

What benefits can you access?

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Car leasing

You can salary package a car that suits you, for personal or business use, through a novated lease. It’s one of the simplest and most cost-effective ways to buy and run a car and could save you thousands over the term of your lease.

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Save tax on certain work-related expenses

Staying connected is a necessity of working life, but it might not cost as much if you salary package certain work-related expenses. As long as your mobile device is used mainly for work, this lets you pay for phones, tablets, and laptops out of your income before tax.^

^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.

More ways you could save
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.

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Smartrewards

On top of your salary packaging benefits, Smart™ makes it simple for you to get rewards and discounts with leading brands and services.