The Australian superannuation landscape is shifting dramatically, and the changes are reshaping how employers handle retirement contributions. From July 2023 the Super Guarantee (SG) climbed incrementally, reaching 12 % on 1 July 2025, and a pivotal reform that will take effect on 1 July 2026 requires employers to lodge SG contributions on the same payday as wages, with the money arriving in the employee’s fund within seven business days. That means pay‑cycle super contributions must be made.
For most businesses this meant a transition from quarterly to pay‑cycle‑aligned super payments—a logistical headache and a potential source of cash‑flow strain. Pharmacy SOS, however, has been ahead of the curve for years. We have been paying super monthly rather than quarterly, and starting today we are moving to pay‑cycle‑aligned contributions right now, well before the 2026 deadline.
The upcoming change is designed to give employees faster access to their retirement savings and improve compliance tracking. For locum pharmacists—who often work irregular hours and switch between contracts—the timing of super payments can be a decisive factor in choosing an agency.
Pharmacy SOS Has Been Paying Super Monthly For Years
For some time now, Pharmacy SOS elected to pay super on a monthly basis rather than the required quarterly payments.
Now, with the upcoming 2026 requirement, we are accelerating our process: pay‑cycle super contributions now mean superannuation will be deposited simultaneously with each wage payment, starting immediately. In practice, Pharmacy SOS locums will have their payroll processed fortnightly and with in seven days should be able to see their superannuation deposit in their super account.
Your super arrives with every shift – we’re doing it now, before anyone else.
Why Early Adoption Benefits Locum Pharmacists
- Instant retirement growth – Contributions hit your super fund as soon as you’re paid, so compounding starts earlier and your balance builds faster.
- Regulatory peace of mind – Knowing the agency already meets the 2026 requirement in 2025 lets you focus on patient care, not paperwork or chasing your super.
- Competitive edge – Agencies that lag on super risk losing top talent; Pharmacy SOS’s proactive approach makes us the go‑to partner for locums.
- Enhanced loyalty rewards – Each shift earns points in our Loyalty Program, and on‑time super payments reinforce our reputation as a trustworthy employer.
Looking Ahead – Building a Secure Retirement Together
Superannuation is a cornerstone of long‑term financial security for locum pharmacists, many of whom juggle multiple contracts and variable incomes. By paying super early and aligning contributions with each payday, Pharmacy SOS gives you:
- Confidence that your retirement savings are growing as fast as possible.
- Clarity on exactly how much is being contributed each month.
- Peace of mind that you’re partnered with an agency that anticipates regulatory change rather than reacting to it.
Our commitment goes beyond compliance. It’s about fostering a partnership where your professional freedom is matched by financial stability.
Take Action Today
If you’re a locum pharmacist looking for an agency that puts your retirement first, join Pharmacy SOS now.
- Call: 1300 505 247
- Register: pharmacysos.com.au
- Stay Updated: Join our Telegram channel for instant job alerts and super‑related news.
Together, we’ll navigate the evolving super landscape, maximise your earnings, and build a solid foundation for a prosperous retirement—starting today, not in 2026.
Pharmacy SOS – Always ahead of the curve, always looking out for you.