Griffith University recognises the value to staff members of flexible remuneration which can be provided by way of salary packaging. It is possible for staff members to "sacrifice" part of their cash salary in return for benefits such as contribution to superannuation or lease of a motor vehicle.
Salary packaging is made available through the University's Certified Agreements. Participation is voluntary and staff members are free to choose benefits that best suit their individual needs. The University may, at its discretion, decline any requested salary packaging arrangement of an individual if it believes it is not an effective salary packaging arrangement.
The University reserves the right to change salary packaging arrangements in the event of changes to taxation or associated legislation. If legislative or other changes result in an increased cost of salary packaging to the University, the University may elect to discontinue salary packaging.
Salary packaging arrangements for Superannuation, University Parking, University Child Care and University Gym Membership will be administered by Griffith University.
Griffith University has engaged the services of NLC Pty Limited and Lease Plan Australia Limited to advise and administer the salary packaging program for other benefits that are available.
Eligibility
Staff members who are employed on a continuing appointment or fixed term appointment with greater than twelve months remaining on the contract are eligible to take part in the salary packaging scheme. Casual staff members, academic visitors and students are not eligible.
Special eligibility conditions apply in relation to salary packaging of a motor vehicle or leasing a laptop computer.