Guidance Notes 2023
Here we have gathered a few notes about methods / systems and processes that other employers in our network have found useful.
Pay
The award wage is normally the minimum starting point for all workers.
More can be offered at your discretion.
Many employers choose to offer a discretionary performance based bonus, added to each pay run.
This has been reported as being a good way to encourage ongoing motivation and good performance.
As an additional or alternative method, deductions made for vehicles and accommodation / food can be waived.
We recommend advice from your accountant.
More can be offered at your discretion.
Many employers choose to offer a discretionary performance based bonus, added to each pay run.
This has been reported as being a good way to encourage ongoing motivation and good performance.
As an additional or alternative method, deductions made for vehicles and accommodation / food can be waived.
We recommend advice from your accountant.
Accommodation
The award wage structure allows for an amount to be deducted rom wages for food and / or accommodation.
The figure is approx $125 (Feb 2023) but can vary slightly depending on facilities etc.
Your accountant is the best source of advice for this.
This can be reduced or waived as a reward to good workers.
The figure is approx $125 (Feb 2023) but can vary slightly depending on facilities etc.
Your accountant is the best source of advice for this.
This can be reduced or waived as a reward to good workers.
Vehicles
Few will have their own vehicles when they first arrive here in Australia.
If you provide a vehicle it can help to have a simple written agreement from the start.
1. Making weekly deduction for any personal use as a contribution to maintenance, insurance, road tax etc. $50-75 is a reasonable starting point, and this can always be reduced once they prove to be reliable and hardworking etc.
2. making an agreement that in case of a fault accident, they will be responsible for paying the excess, and, at your discretion, for any damages incurred.
3. They are responsible for personal fuel costs, keeping the vehicle clean, and also checking the vehicle oils, tyres etc on each use.
Few will have their own vehicles when they first arrive here in Australia.
If you provide a vehicle it can help to have a simple written agreement from the start.
1. Making weekly deduction for any personal use as a contribution to maintenance, insurance, road tax etc. $50-75 is a reasonable starting point, and this can always be reduced once they prove to be reliable and hardworking etc.
2. making an agreement that in case of a fault accident, they will be responsible for paying the excess, and, at your discretion, for any damages incurred.
3. They are responsible for personal fuel costs, keeping the vehicle clean, and also checking the vehicle oils, tyres etc on each use.
