First Aid Allowance


Educational Services (Post-Secondary Education) Award 2010 [MA000075]

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Applies from: 01/07/2024

Allowance Description

An employee who has been trained to perform first aid and who is a current holder of appropriate first aid qualifications (such as a certificate from St John Ambulance or a similar body) will be paid an amount of $15.49 per week if they are appointed in writing by their employer to perform first aid duty.

What to pay

$0.40 per hour up to a maximum of $15.49 per week

Notes

This allowance is based on the employee holding a relevant qualification

Should you withhold tax?

Withhold tax from this allowance

Should super be paid on this allowance?

This allowance forms part of ordinary times earnings

Should payroll tax be paid on this allowance?

Include this allowance for payroll tax purposes

How is it treated on the payment summary?

Include this allowance as part of gross wages

How should it be reported for Single Touch Payroll?

Gross PAYEVNTEMP47

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