Division of Human Resources

Child Care

Description

An employee may elect to salary package the cost of the University's Childcare Centre (Children's Services).

What is allowable?

The provision of childcare facilities located on the employee's business premises to current employees is exempt. The ATO accepts the business premises include where the employer has a non-exclusive right to possession of the premises at least to the exetent to carry out the business operation.

Taxation issues / status

The benefit is exempt from FBT and no GST is payable.

Substantiation Documentation

Nil

Form of Payment

Regular fortnightly deductions will be made from your gross salary.

Package Cost

The cost of childcare as determined by the University. There is no administrative charge.

Other Information

May affect eligibilty for government assistance, including Child Care Benefit and the Child Care Rebate.

How to Apply

Complete the Salary Packaging HR32 form and send it to Human Resources.

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