From 1 July 2026 employers must pay superannuation contributions on payday, with funds received by the employee’s super fund within seven business days.
At the moment, employers need to pay employees’ super contributions at least every 3 months and into the employee’s nominated account.
Under the new rules, employers will need to pay employees’ super contributions at the same time they pay their salary or wages so that the contributions reach the employees’ nominated account within 7 business days. There are some exceptions, for example the first super contribution for a new employee will need to be made within 20 business days of the salary or wages being paid.
Super guarantee is calculated as 12% of QE (Qualifying Earnings), which includes OTE (Ordinary Time Earnings) and other payments. The ATO is the primary enforcement agency for the compulsory super guarantee. The ATO is responsible for implementing the new rules and has prepared a fact sheet about the changes.
As a reminder about who should be receiving Super payments from their employer, in Australia, Employers must pay Super (the Super Guarantee) for
- employees 18 years+
- employees under 18 years working more than 30 hours a week.
- some contractors paid primarily for labour, even if they have an ABN
Temporary residents (eg. working holiday makers) are also eligible for superannuation.
For more information about Superannuation in Australia, see our previous article published in December 2025 – Superannuation – Australia.
Author:
Wendy Nathan
Kookaburra Veterinary Employment
This information includes the views and opinions of Kookaburra Veterinary Employment and is of a general nature only. Factual information is believed to be correct at the time of writing, however, should not be relied upon and any person should confirm details with the relevant authorities and through their own research prior to acting on any of the suggestions in this article.
03/06/2026 | Wendy
New Release! The Kookaburra Jobs app is now available on the Google Play Store for android devices.
With over 25 years of experience in the veterinary industry, Kookaburra Veterinary Employment is committed to delivering innovative solutions. The Kookaburra Jobs app provides the Veterinary Profession with essential job search tools and map-based search and filter features.
The most widely used Veterinary Employment Service in Australia & New Zealand has made it simple to search worldwide for veterinary jobs, from support staff and veterinary nurses & technicians to all categories of veterinarian vacancy – and even practices for sale.
According to Wendy Nathan, Director of Kookaburra Veterinary Employment, since the launch of Kookaburra Jobs on the App Store in late 2023, the app has surpassed 2,000 downloads. She says “This milestone is a testament to our dedication to creating a tool that truly resonates with users. We’re proud to have now launched an Android version on the Google Play Store, with enhancements to improve the user experience.”
Download for Android now!
Download for iPhone now!
05/09/2025 | Wendy
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the sheer number of jobs available for vets at the moment? Every clinic in Australia seems to be desperate for more vets. How do you pick the right clinic for you?
1.
Create a profile of your ideal job and employer.
- First
think about your current and previous jobs – and decide what you might like to
avoid in your next job, and what might be missing in your current job.
- What
is most satisfying in your current job.
- You
may have a preferred geographical area – but remember to be open to jobs outside
this area too. Your perfect job might be just a little farther away or in a
suburb that you’ve not yet considered.
- What
kind of workplace culture are you after? Vet Clinics are getting better at
personalising their advertising, and giving an idea of their culture and
mission.
- Do
you want to work for a large company group? Benefits can include the
opportunity for in house education, networking, work opportunities or transfers
with other practices within the group, and a range of more corporate perks and
benefits. Or is a smaller, more unique practice with hands on input from one or
more Owner Vets more your style?
2.
Use your connections to research clinics
Don’t
be afraid to interview the Clinic – ask to have a chat with current staff,
including the vet nurses. Spend a few trial days at the Clinic if possible
3.
Register with Kookaburra Vet Employment
Let Kookaburra Vets help you
narrow down suitable jobs – if you can give us a geographical area and type of
practice that you are looking for, then we can send you personalised email
alerts with newly listed job information. So if you’re looking for a job in
Gippsland, we won’t send you job information for a clinic on the Gold Coast.
Avoiding information overload helps you to focus on the best jobs for you.
Kookaburra also sends personalised
texts with locum job alerts. We supply full clinic details – so you can decide
whether to apply or not.
You can register here: https://www.kookaburravets.com/Australia/VregOz1.asp
Every job on the main
Kookaburra Vet Employment website is also listed here – but this one is easy to
read on a mobile phone, it is database driven so you can apply filters, and the
new jobs listed today will always be at the top of the list. It makes it easy
to just keep an eye on new vacancies.
m.kookaburravets.com
Author:
Wendy Nathan
Kookaburra Veterinary Employment
This information includes the views and opinions of Kookaburra Veterinary Employment and is of a general nature only. Factual information is believed to be correct at the time of writing, however, should not be relied upon and any person should confirm details with the relevant authorities and through their own research prior to acting on any of the suggestions in this article.
21/02/2022 | Wendy
In very good condition.- Selling as our rural clinic doesn’t use it enough.
- Machine has always been insured by Idexx.
Price – $3,000 REDUCED T0 $1000
Please contact Ash on 0439 518 794
Email: hopkinsveterinaryservices@gmail.com
Located in Hexham, Victoria.
25/11/2025 | paddy
Well looked after Ecoray Ultra 100
Generator Type: Monobloc design, High Frequency Inverter:
- HV Generator: 5.0kW (100kv@50mA)
- Max kV / mA: 110kV / 100mA
- 40 – 110kV in 1kV Steps
- X-Ray Tube Focal Spot: 1.8mm x 1.8mm
- 0.32 – 200 mAs (26 Steps)
- mA Available: 25, 30, 35, 40, 50, 60, 80, 100mA
- SID measurement: Ultrasonic,Tape & Laser Pointer
- Memory: 128 APR
Fits into normal power point – Well looked after, comes with detector and with custom made stand that allows easy mobility.
Price: $19,999 (Ex Gst)
Located in Melbourne VIC
Contact Andrew
Email: andrew@emrg.com.au
M: 0468 497 291
12/06/2026 | paddy
