Part-time and casual work
Considering part-time or casual work? Find out what it means for your super.
Whether for parenting, caring, study, lifestyle or other reasons, many members choose to work part-time.
Here’s how part-time work impacts on your defined benefit.
Fund rules differ
Select your fund to view the details
- CSS
- DFRDB
- MilitarySuper
- PSS
If you move to Service Category (SERCAT) 6—permanent forces with a flexible service determination—your DFRDB benefit will not be affected.
Contributions will continue to be payable based on your full-time salary and super salary will continue to be reported as the full-time salary.
Further resources
Changing from permanent full-time to permanent part-time
This factsheet is for any member who is considering moving to part-time employment.
Casual or temporary part-time?
Casual and temporary part-time employees are not permitted to contribute to CSS. Depending on your circumstances, you may be eligible to join PSS or open a personal accumulation account with PSSap.
Changing work patterns and your super
Adjust your work pattern to suit your lifestyle and ease into retirement on your terms.
Read more about Changing work patterns and your super