Salary packaging may be easier than you think
As an employee of the Department for Health and Wellbeing, you may be able to access a range of salary packaging benefits depending on your employer’s policy.
Packaging eligible expenses using pre‑tax income can help reduce the amount of income you pay tax on, depending on your individual circumstances.
See how salary packaging could work for you
What benefits can you access?
Novated leasing
You may be able to salary package a vehicle 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 regular payment from your salary.
You may be able to 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 per FBT year. Tax savings achieved through salary packaging will depend on your income tax bracket and personal circumstances.
There are many other benefits available. Use the salary packaging calculator to choose and see how much you could save.
Novated leasing
You could drive the car you love and make big tax savings, especially on certain electric or plug-in hybrid vehicles^^.
Portable Electronic Devices (PEDs)
You may be eligible to salary package work‑related portable electronic devices, such as a smartwatch, mobile phone, wireless headphones or tablet, provided they are primarily used for work purposes (greater than 50%).
Computer software
If you purchase eligible work‑related software for your computer, you may be able to salary package the cost.
Work-related expenses
You may be able to salary package a range of work‑related expenses that are incurred as part of performing your role.
Membership fees to professional associations
You may be able to salary package membership fees for eligible professional associations, including union fees.
Trade magazine and newspaper subscriptions
You may be able to salary package the cost of eligible work‑related magazines or newspaper subscriptions.
Uniforms and protective clothing
You may be able to salary package work‑required clothing such as compulsory uniforms, protective gear or occupation‑specific items (e.g. medical scrubs or protective shoes).
Airport lounge membership
You may be able to salary package the cost of an airline lounge membership where it meets salary packaging requirements.
Disability / income protection insurance
If you hold disability or income protection insurance, you may be able to salary package the cost of this cover.
Self-education expenses
Studying to build skills relevant to your current role? You may be able to salary package eligible work‑related education expenses.
Taxi travel to and from work
You may be able to salary package taxi travel to and from work
Financial and taxation advice
If you use a financial planner or accountant, you may be able to salary package eligible advisory fees.
Financial counselling fees
You may be able to salary package eligible financial counselling fees.
Relocation expenses
Depending on your employer’s salary packaging policy and ATO rules, you may be able to salary package eligible relocation costs associated with a work‑related move.
Remote area benefits
If you live and work in a remote area, you may be able to salary package certain eligible costs.
Home office expenses
You may be able to salary package certain home office expenses required for work purposes, including office furniture, stationery or monitors.
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.
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Important Information
^ 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 per FBT year. Tax savings achieved through salary packaging will depend on your income tax bracket and personal circumstances.
^^ Any potential tax advantages of novated leasing depend on your personal circumstances, employer policy and the vehicle selected, including current legislation relating to low‑ and zero‑emission vehicles. Actual tax outcomes may vary.
# Terms and conditions, fees and charges for any third‑party products or services (including cards, insurance, parking and other external providers) are set by the relevant provider and may change.