Brighter Super staff have voted in favour of an enterprise agreement that will see its employees benefit from salary increases, more super contributions, hybrid working arrangement and better base starting rate.
The agreement is the first one since the merger of LGIAsuper and Energy Super in 2021 and the subsequent acquisition of Suncorp which was completed last year.
Details include:
- Salary increases: up to 15.5 per cent, over three years, including minimum guaranteed increases of 5 per cent in 2024, 4 per cent in 2025, and 3.5 per cent in 2026 and the potential to earn an extra 1 per cent each year based on performance;
- Superannuation contributions: in the third year of the agreement, contributions will increase to 12.5 per cent, exceeding the Superannuation Guarantee contribution requirement;
- Hybrid working flexibility: employees can work remotely up to 50 per cent of the time ensuing both business and individual needs are balanced – an increase to current policy; and
- Base starting rates: increased rates for ‘Level 1’ employees in recognition of the value of the Brighter Super contact centre representatives.
The agreement also establishes a partnership with the Financial Services Union through a Joint Consultative Committee to address emerging issues, including working hours and AI.