Changing jobs
It’s your choice which fund you want your super paid into. So, when you change jobs, you can keep your super with First Super.
Take First Super with you when you change jobs
Simply follow these steps.
Step 1
Arrange your employer contributions to your First Super account in under a minute with our online Choice of Fund form.
Alternatively, complete the print Choice of Fund form and give it to your new employer along with the Letter of Compliance.
Step 2
Regularly check your employer contributions are being paid into your account.
You can do this by logging into your firstonline account or through our mobile app.
Your employer should start paying super guarantee (SG) contributions to your First Super account within three months.
ATO Choice of fund form
Your employer may ask to complete an ATO Choice of fund form to pay your SG contributions in to your First Super account. You will need your First Super Member number and the details below to complete the form.
You can find your member number by logging into the mobile app, on your last statement or by calling us on 1300 360 988.
ABN
Australian Business Number (ABN)
56 286 625 181
USI
Unique Superannuation Identifier (USI) – replaces SPIN
FIS0001AU
What you need to know about ‘stapling’ rules
On 1 November 2021, ‘super stapling’ rules started as part of the Government’s Your Future, Your Super laws.
This is where the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) ‘staples’ (or links) existing super accounts to members, so your super automatically moves with you when you change jobs. The aim is to stop people picking up multiple super accounts and paying extra sets of fees.
The ATO decides your stapled account, so if you’re a member of more than one super fund, they might not link the account you want. To make sure you stay with First Super, we suggest you always use our Choice of Fund form.
Why should you stay with First Super?
First Super is an Industry SuperFund which means our profits are returned to you, not shareholders. We pride ourselves on being large enough to perform, small enough to care. This means we offer strong long-term investment returns1 and competitive fees plus excellent service – over the phone, online and face-to-face. It’s why over 72,000 Australians trust us with their retirement savings.
We’re here to help. So let’s talk.
If you are not sure whether you are eligible to choose your super fund, or if you have any other questions, please call our Member Services Team on 1300 360 988, or email us.
1Past investment returns are not a reliable indicator of future returns.