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Staff remuneration structure

Below are definitions commonly used when discussing salary matters.

Base Salary

Annual salary as defined in the relevant industrial instrument excluding any allowances or additional payments.

Total Remuneration

Base salary plus:

Total Employment Package/Cost

Total employment cost is a term used to describe the sum of all cash and non-cash benefits employees receive:

For example:

Base salary $60,000
Employer superannuation contributions of 17% $10,200
Annual leave loading $     805
Market allowance  $  5,000
Total employment package $76,005

For further information or assistance please contact the Remuneration team in the HR Unit.

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