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Salary packaging for Department of Defence

To help maximise your tax savings, including buying a car, call us on 1300 476 278.

We're here for you

 

As the exclusive salary packaging provider for the Department of
Defence, we’re proud to support ADF members and their families
every step of the way.


Whether you're looking into salary packaging (otherwise known as
salary sacrifice) or exploring a novated lease, we’re here to help you
make the most of your pay. Speak to our expert team on 1300 476 278.

Explore our latest offers, only available for Australian Defence Force members

New for Defence members
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October Webinars

We're running 30 minute interactive webinars dedicated for Defence members and their families in October, including six special webinars on boosting your super in conjunction with CommSuper.

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Give your super a caffeine boost and win free coffee for a year

Set up a new salary packaging arrangement with Smart to make extra contributions to your super from your pre-tax salary during October, November, or December 2025 and go into a draw to win free Coffee4Heros coffee for a year!

Already salary packaging but want to add to your super? It’s easy, just log in to your account.

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Donation Benefit

Support Defence charities by making regular donations from your pre-tax salary. Your contribution helps current and former serving personnel, their families and reduces your taxable income. 

Explore available benefits for the Australian Defence Force

Salary packaging benefits
Novated leasing
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Novated car leasing

Salary packaging a car lease could save you thousands of dollars a year and now with the electric vehicle discount making eligible EVs^ exempt from Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT), you could save even more. Use our calculator to check out your savings, or call us on 1300 476 278.

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Salary package your next portable electronic device

Defence members can salary package multiple portable electronic devices each FBT year, when the device is used primarily for work. ​Choose to salary package laptop, tablet, mobile or smartwatch.

Superannuation
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Additional superannuation contributions

When you salary package additional superannuation contributions, you could save on tax while building your future wealth.

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Airline lounge benefits

Airline lounge membership makes work and travel easier and more enjoyable, and employees could salary package the cost.

Latest car deals

Testimonials from Australian Defence Force members

Peace of mind

"Smart’s novated lease brings peace of mind, simplifying finances for my family during ADF deployments, with its cost-effective and hassle-free approach.”

Timothy, Smart customer, 2023*

Freedom and flexibility

“As a serving member, the freedom and flexibility to know that everything from registration, fuel and insurance is taken care of; particularly during periods when I’m away.”

- Gary, Smart customer, 2023*

New car joy

“The ability to experience the luxuries of life and the adventures a new car brings in an affordable and easy way!”

- Jack, Smart customer, 2023*

Smart is here to support you with any salary packaging questions you might have

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View upcoming onsite presentations and events

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Attend a webinar

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Book a phone consultation

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Do you want to make the most of your pay?

Smartrewards is now for everyone

 

We’re excited to announce that all employees can now access Smartrewards - Smart’s exclusive benefits program - whether you salary package with SmartTM or not^.

Enjoy discounts on eGift cards from top brands, savings on eStore products, free CommSec trades, Qantas Points with eligible leases, and wellbeing content. 

If you already have salary packaging with Smart, log in to your account and select Smartrewards on the dashboard. If you are not with Smart, you can register for Smartrewards here.

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Smart supports

We’re deeply grateful for your service, and proud to support the Defence community — including veteran employment and the incredible work of the Defence charities we stand behind.

Smart supports Wounded Heroes Australia

Wounded Heroes Australia

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Legacy Australia

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Veteran Employment Supporter

Australian Defence Force FAQs

How do I service my car?
What insurance options are available?
Is roadside assistance included?
How do I pay for EV charging or fuel?
What if someone in my household is deployed?
Can I claim days if my vehicle is stored on base?

Important information

*Testimonial provided by customer in response to Smart's 'Defence Christmas giveaway' 2023 competition where customers were invited to tell us in 25 words or less what they love most about their novated lease with us for the chance to win a prize.

^ Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) exemption available for eligible electric or hydrogen cell vehicles purchased through a novated lease up to the Luxury Car Tax limit ($91,387 in FY 2025-26). Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles with leases commencing from 1 April 2025 are not eligible for this exemption.

^^ Smartrewards Terms and Conditions apply, visit
https://account.smartsalary.com.au/smartrewards-terms-conditions. The participating retailers are subject to change. For the full list of participating retailers log in to your online account at smartsalary.com.au and access Smartrewards.

Smart recommends that before entering into any salary packaging arrangement, you should consider your objectives, financial situation and needs, and obtain appropriate legal, financial or other professional advice based upon your own particular circumstances.