(Formerly known as 9% Defined Benefit)

This category of membership provides eligible members with a defined benefitOpens in new window with accrual rates in line with the Superannuation GuaranteeOpens in new window and includes death benefits in addition to retirement / leaving service benefits.

Defined Benefit (retirement / leaving service)

Applicable SG Accrual RatesOpens in new window X Final Average SalaryOpens in new window (FAS) X years of full-time service with Australia Post or your Associated Employer.

Part-time service
Adjustments to your Defined Benefit are made for any periods of part-time service. During periods of part-time service, your Defined Benefit is calculated using the full-time equivalent of FAS multiplied by your service fraction (that is, your hours of part-time service expressed as a fraction of the hours of full-time service).

TPD Benefit

As an SG Defined Benefit member, you don’t get additional disability benefits in the APSS.

Death Benefit

You may be eligible for an additional lump sum death benefit if you die while you are employed by Australia Post or an Associated Employer. Australia Post or your Associated Employer meets the cost of the death benefit that is calculated in accordance with the table below.