Super Centre

Voluntary Contributions

How do I make voluntary after-tax extra contributions to my super?

After-tax voluntary contributions can be made in three ways: 

  • Through your employer as an after-tax deduction from your pay 
  • As a direct debit from your bank account or 
  • As an adhoc payment made by you directly to HESTA using our deposit slips or BPay.

How do I make before-tax extra contributions (salary sacrifice)?

Salary sacrifice is an arrangement between you and your employer that involves putting some of your gross (before-tax) salary into your HESTA account.  The benefits of salary sacrifice may include:

  • Income tax savings 
  • Super tax savings
  • Flexibility to start, stop or change your contribution amount as you need to (subject to your employer's agreement)
  • Simplicity of having your employer send contributions directly to HESTA on your behalf.

You should consider obtaining financial advice before entering into a salary sacrifice arrangement.