AUSTRALIA PEO & EOR
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DID YOU KNOW
- Australia is the only continent governed as a single country and contains the world’s largest coral reef system, the Great Barrier Reef, which spans more than 2,300 km.
- The Australian state of Victoria was the first place in the world to introduce mandatory seat belt laws for drivers (1970s), a policy that dramatically reduced road fatalities.
- Australia has more than 500 national parks and reserves covering almost 20% of the land area, including unique ecosystems such as the Daintree Rainforest and the Tasmanian Wilderness.
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Australia PEO Services
A stable, well-regulated gateway to the Asia-Pacific market
Australia’s developed economy, robust legal framework and skilled talent pool make it an attractive location for companies hiring across technology, mining, professional services, healthcare and more. However, Australian employment law, awards, payroll tax rules and immigration requirements are detailed and vary by state/territory. Partnering with Gibson Watts Global as your Employer of Record (EOR) in Australia lets you outsource payroll, tax withholding, superannuation, statutory leave administration and local compliance so you can scale quickly and lawfully.
Working in Australia
Financial Year Dates
Australia’s financial year runs from the 1st July – 30th June.
Minimum Wage
The National Minimum Wage (adult) from 1 July 2025 is A$24.95 per hour or A$948.00 per week (based on a 38-hour week). This rate applies to employees not covered by an award or enterprise agreement and is updated annually by the Fair Work Commission.
Standard working hours
The standard full-time workweek is 38 ordinary hours. Employers may request “reasonable” additional hours; the Fair Work Act caps a full-time employee’s ordinary hours at 38 per week unless otherwise agreed by rostering provisions or awards.
Overtime
Overtime rules vary by award and enterprise agreement. Many awards provide higher pay rates for overtime (for example, time-and-a-half for the first overtime hours, double time thereafter) and public-holiday penalties. Employers must follow the applicable modern award or agreement for specific overtime rates and rostering rules.
Holiday Allowances
Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to 4 weeks (20 working days) paid annual leave each year, based on ordinary hours. Shiftworkers may receive 5 weeks under some awards. Annual leave accrues progressively and any unused balance carries over from year to year.
Sick Leave
Full-time and part-time employees accrue 10 days of paid personal/carer’s leave (sick leave) per year, which carries over if unused. Casuals are not entitled to paid personal/carer’s leave but may receive a casual loading instead. Employers must comply with documentation and notice requirements when employees take leave.
Maternity & Paternity Leave
Employees may be eligible for unpaid parental leave under the National Employment Standards (NES): up to 12 months unpaid leave, with the right to request an additional 12 months (total possible 24 months) in many cases.
Government Parental Leave Pay was expanded: eligible primary carers can receive up to 24 weeks’ Parental Leave Pay for children born or adopted on or after 1 July 2025 (paid at the national minimum wage rate).
Public Holidays
Each state and territory declares public holidays; there are several national public holidays:
- New Year’s Day
- Australia Day
- Anzac Day
- King’s Birthday
- Christmas Day
Social Contributions
Superannuation (Employer retirement contributions): From 1 July 2025 the Superannuation Guarantee (SG) rate is 12.0% of an eligible employee’s ordinary time earnings.
Employee social deductions: Australia does not have a separate employee social security deduction like some countries; instead employees pay income tax (PAYG withheld) and may make voluntary salary-sacrificed super contributions.
Income Tax
Australia uses progressive resident income tax rates. For the 2025–26 tax tables, marginal rates apply (including a top marginal rate for high incomes). Employers withhold PAYG tax from employee wages and remit to the Australian Taxation Office. Residency status determines worldwide income taxation.
Health Care
Australia has a universal public healthcare system (Medicare) that provides subsidised hospital and medical care to eligible residents. Employers are not required to directly fund primary healthcare but commonly offer private health insurance or salary-packaged benefits as part of employee packages.
Visas
New Zealand citizens: special working rights apply under the Trans-Tasman Travel Arrangement (subject to recent policy changes—confirm current status).
Temporary skilled visas: Non-citizen non-residents typically require an appropriate visa (for example, Temporary Skill Shortage (subclass 482), Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (subclass 494/191 pathways), or employer-nominated visas).
13th salary?
Australia has no statutory requirement for a 13th salary. Employers may offer bonuses, performance payments, bonus schemes or additional payments under awards or agreements, but a mandatory extra annual salary is not part of Australian law.
Cultural Information
Australian workplaces are generally pragmatic and informal relative to some jurisdictions, but professionalism and punctuality are expected in business contexts. Communication tends to be direct and plain-spoken. Teamwork and egalitarianism are valued — flat structures are common in tech and professional services, while more formal hierarchies may persist in traditional industries. Work–life balance is an important consideration for employees; flexible work arrangements and hybrid models are widely used.