September 1999 Volume 80 Number 9 "serving the protectors"
Police Super Update
By Michael Hogg

What Salary is used to determine my Superannuation

Contributions and Benefits?

Your superannuation salary is used to determine your fortnightly member superannuation contributions and your superannuation benefits upon separation from SAPOL.

Superannuation Salary

The salary used to determine your superannuation salary is the base salary applicable to the highest rank and increment level you have actually attained in a permanent position within SAPOL. However, if you hold the rank of senior sergeant or below and have been classified as a shiftworker during your service as a police officer your superannuation salary is your base salary (based on highest rank and increment level) plus a 10 per cent shiftwork build up. If you have not been classified as a shiftworker during your service your superannuation salary is your base salary.

If you elect to move to a position within SAPOL at a lower rank and increment level your superannuation salary will be automatically maintained on the base salary of your higher rank and increment level attained. For example, if you are or have been appointed to a permanent position as a senior sergeant and then elect to move to a position which is at the level of sergeant or lower your superannuation salary will be automatically maintained at the level of senior sergeant.

In the event a member's rank and increment level is reduced to a lower level for disciplinary reasons, the superannuation salary will be reduced. The superannuation salary will be averaged between the higher and lower positions calculated on the number of months the member has been paid at each level during his or her service.

Superannuation Contributions

Your superannuation contributions are calculated on the basis of your superannuation salary as at 31 March each year and are payable from the following July. If you are promoted or receive a pay rise after 31 March your superannuation contributions will not change until the following year.

Superannuation Benefits

Your superannuation benefits are based on your superannuation salary (highest rank and increment level) which is payable at the date of separation.

Member Information

For information regarding your superannuation contact the Police Superannuation Office. Group information sessions can be arranged upon request. Phone: 8204 2964 or 8204 2965. Fax: 8204 2303.

E-mail: polsuper@adelaide.on.net

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