If you have a working holiday visa, or are a student intending to work, you should obtain a tax file number (TFN). You can apply for this in person, or online at the Tax Office's website www.ato.gov.au/individuals
If you start work before getting your TFN, you have 28 days to provide it to your employer.
When you stop work, ask your employer for a payment summary showing your total income and the amount of tax withheld, as you will need this to complete your compulsory tax return.
Superannuation (Pension/Retirement Savings)
Superannuation is a system where money is placed in a fund to provide for a person’s retirement. It is a requirement that all workers in Australia have a superannuation fund.
Temporary residents are able to access their retirement savings (superannuation) upon permanent departure from Australia. For more information please visit the Australian Taxation Office's website at http://www.ato.gov.au.
Bank Account
It is more than likely that you will need to open a bank account when working in Western Australia. We advise choosing a low fee account with unlimited access. There are plenty of branches with these facilities all around Australia.
