Non-government employers can contribute to GESB Super for current members

In the past, when GESB members moved to a role outside the WA public sector, they could make voluntary contributions but could not receive non-government employer contributions into their GESB account.

We’re pleased to confirm that GESB members who move to private sector employment (or take a second job outside the public sector) can now receive non-government employer contributions to their GESB Super account. This means our members can keep contributing to their GESB account regardless of where they’re working.

Changes were made to our governing legislation last year to address feedback from our members and align with the Australian Government’s Your Future, Your Super industry reforms. Here’s a summary of what you need to know when advising your clients of these changes.

We can only accept contributions on behalf of current members

Only current GESB members can receive contributions from private sector employers. If your client used to be a member but has closed their GESB account, they can’t open a GESB Super account unless they start working for a WA public sector employer or are eligible to open a Retirement Income Pension account.

GESB Super accounts are the only GESB account which can accept employer contributions from outside the WA public sector.  If your clients have a current West State Super, Gold State Super or Retirement Income account, we can open a GESB Super account for them to receive non-government employer contributions.

How to nominate GESB Super for clients who work outside the WA public sector

If your client is a current GESB member who now works in the private sector, you can support them in setting up their GESB Super account to receive non-government employer contributions. Here’s how:

• Download our Fund nomination form
• Have your client complete this form to nominate GESB as their preferred fund
• Submit the form to your client’s non-government employer

Please remember to allow for processing time from your client’s employer.

If your client has a current West State Super, Gold State Super or Retirement Income account, we’ll be in touch with them about their new GESB Super account once we receive the first contribution from their employer.