getting started as an employer

One online form and you'll be set up as an employer with HESTA.

our difference

 


Made for your sector

Our members trust us to look after their financial future. We use our data and insights to understand who they are, so we can better help them face the future with confidence. And as an industry fund, we partner closely with employers to meet the unique needs of your workforce.

 


A top-performing fund*

More than one million Australians already trust us with their money. We have a history of delivering strong long-term returns# and were one of the first funds to earn SuperRatings' 20-year Platinum Performance rating.^

 


We make super easy

Partner with us for payroll and employer admin that’s simple, with a team that’s ready to support you from day one. Less time on super admin means more time focused on what you do best.

 


steps to join


The online form will ask you 3 key things:
 

number one

What are your organisation's details?

You'll need your organisation's:

  • registered name, and
  • relevant numbers, including your Australian Business Number (ABN), Australian Company Number (ACN) and Withholding Payer Number (WPN).

     
number two

Will HESTA be your default fund?

  • If a new employee doesn't tell you which fund to pay their super into, and HESTA is your 'default' fund, you can quickly and easily set up a HESTA account to pay your employee's super and meet legal requirements.*

     

number three

Choose your clearing house

You can choose to use:

  • the clearing house you've already been using to process your payroll super through, or
  • HESTA QuickSuper^, which is the free, simple and secure way employers who are with HESTA can make payments. HESTA QuickSuper is also SuperStream compliant.


 

ready to get set up?

To pay super quickly and easily, set up new team members, and get support, join now.

where to next?


Once you're registered as an employer with HESTA, you can give your employees an update and get them set up too.

Update your team

It's important to share the news that HESTA is now your default super fund. Help your team understand the benefits they can enjoy if they join HESTA so they can make an informed decision.

Share the benefits 

When new employees start

HESTA makes it easy to onboard new team members. Everything you need to know is at your fingertips, including which form they need to fill out, as well as important information about HESTA.

Onboard new employees 

Understand your obligations

New laws changed the rules for when employers must pay employees’ super contributions. Our videos and FAQs can help you manage this change.

Payday Super resources 

 

 


prefer to get set up over the phone?

Request a call back and we'll be in touch. It won't take long to get you set up.
 

 

 


 

* If a new employee doesn’t choose a super fund, you may need to request their stapled super fund details from the ATO before paying contributions into HESTA. Visit ato.gov.au for information on how to request stapled fund details.

^ QuickSuper clearing house is a third-party service owned and operated by Westpac Banking Corporation, ABN 33 007 457 141 AFSL 233714. Third-party services are provided by parties other than H.E.S.T. Australia Ltd and terms and conditions apply. HESTA incurs a fee for use of QuickSuper, but no cost is passed on to HESTA employers for use of the facility.