Becoming an employer for the first time can be very overwhelming with many responsibilities and obligations.

Rockmybaby^® does not operate a payroll service - we have partnered with many payroll providers that will provide a nanny tax service, providing tax, salary and wages, employment contracts, insurance, super and general administration services for individuals with home help, throughout Australia.

Please contact your local office if you have any questions about these services:

• Sydney office
• Rest of Australia 

Taxation

If you'd prefer to employ a nanny directly you need to be aware of your obligations as an employer, which include:

• Salary and tax. You have to provide pay advice records and PAYG payment summaries (formerly group certificates) and submit PAYG tax.
• Superannuation. Domestic workers who work more than 30 hours a week are entitled to super at the specified rate.
• Holiday/sick leave. There are minimum leave entitlements for full and part time employees, which vary from state to state.
• Insurance. It’s strongly recommended that you have insurance that covers domestic employees in the event of injury in the workplace (your home) or on their way to and from work. 

Negotiate and document these details in an employment contract or agreement, along with details like roles and responsibilities required, notice period, etc.

For more information about your tax obligations you can contact the ATO on 13 24 78, Taxreform or speak to your accountant. Call the wage line on 1300 369 945.