What to expect when choice begins
If you are eligible to choose a superannuation fund, your employer will give you a Standard choice form within 28 days of the introduction of choice.New employees will receive the form within 28 days of starting work for the State Government. The form sets out your options for choosing a superannuation fund.
When you receive a Standard choice form from your employer you have two options:
Option 1 – Do nothing
If you don't make a choice, your employer super contributions will be paid into the fund chosen by your employer.
In most cases, GESB is the employer (or default) fund for State Government employees. However, if you are unsure of your employer's current default fund you should contact your HR Officer or check this on the Standard choice form.
You do not have to complete the form.
You may choose a superannuation fund later if you wish.
Option 2 - Choose a new super fund and tell your employer
You can choose the super fund you want your employer contributions paid into. Your chosen fund must be a complying superannuation fund or retirement savings account and your employer must be able to make contributions to the fund.
Your chosen fund will give you the information you need to provide to your employer, including evidence that the fund is complying and will accept contributions.
You must give your employer details of your chosen fund by completing the Standard choice form, or providing all the necessary information in writing.
Your chosen fund will give you the information you need to provide to your employer, including evidence that the fund is complying and will accept contributions.
You must give your employer details of your chosen fund by completing the Standard choice form, or providing all the necessary information in writing.
Before changing your super provider, you should compare the features of your current fund with any new fund you're considering. See Comparing funds.