Super must be paid each quarter using an online payment system. Thankfully, AustralianSuper is here to help with a free super clearing house and support getting set up.
QuickSuper* offers AustralianSuper employers a secure, free government compliant online payment system that streamlines your payments, allowing you to:
- Make one payment for all employees regardless of which super fund they’re with
- Choose your payment frequency – weekly, fortnightly, monthly or quarterly
- Make additional or voluntary contributions
Frequently asked questions
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Do I need to pay super?
Employers are generally required to pay super contributions for employees who:
- Earn $450 or more (before tax) in a calendar month
- Are aged 18 years or over (or under 18 and work at least 30 hours per week)
- Are employed on a full-time, part-time or casual basis (including those who are working in Australia temporarily).
You may also need to pay SG for some contractors. For more information on super and contractors visit ato.gov.au
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How much super do I pay?
The current rate at which super must be paid is 10% of your employee’s ordinary time earnings.
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What happens if I don’t pay super on time?
If you don’t meet the quarterly deadline you’ll have to pay the ATO’s Super Guarantee Charge and provide a statement in the following month to the ATO.
The Super Guarantee Charge is made up of:
- The contributions you owe
- Interest on the contributions you owe
- an administration fee
QuickSuper help and resources
QuickSuper how-to guide - pdf, 3.7MB
Download the QuickSuper how-to guide for step-by-step instructions on setting up your account and making super payments.
CSV file template - csv, 649KB
Use this CSV file template if you use a payroll system and want to make bulk super payments by file upload.
Get in touch
Call us on 1300 300 273, 8.00am to 8.00pm weekdays for help with setting up your QuickSuper account.
*QuickSuper is a registered trademark and a product owned and operated by Westpac Banking Corporation ABN 33 007 457 141. Westpac’s terms and conditions applicable to the QuickSuper service are available after your eligibility for the free clearing house service is assessed by AustralianSuper. A Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) is available from Westpac upon request. AustralianSuper doesn’t accept liability for any loss or damage caused by use of the QuickSuper service and doesn’t receive any commissions from Westpac if employers use this service. You can choose to make your contributions using a different service, but it needs to meet the government’s minimum data standards as legislated in Stronger Super reforms.