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Exclusive to Hostplus members 24/7 via Member Online at no extra cost.
*Members with Term Allocated Pension, Lifetime Pension, Defined Benefit Pension, nil balances, non-standard investment options and some Maritime Contributory Accumulation members cannot access SuperSmart financial advice services.
Retirement
Retired and looking for more certainty over your returns?
Introducing CPIplus, a Pension investment option that aims to deliver a consistent and predetermined return above inflation each year.
Not available for Transition to Retirement Pensions. Though returns above inflation are predetermined annually, Hostplus can shorten the return period. Hostplus may also adjust the rate of return with at least 30 days’ notice.
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Member Online
Enter your Member Number and Password to access your account anytime.
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Pension Online
Log in to manage your Pension account 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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QuickSuper
Pay your employees super contributions across multiple super funds.
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Self-Managed Invest (SMI) for SMSF
Enter your Username and Password to access your account and start managing your investments.
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Member Join
Everyone is welcome to join us as a member of our personal super plans.
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Pension Join
Starting a Hostplus Pension or joining Hostplus if you’re not already a member is easy.
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Employer Join
No fees. Easy payments. Become a registered Hostplus employer in less than 10 minutes.
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SMSF Join
It only takes a few minutes to register to invest with Hostplus Self-Managed Invest.
Why choose Hostplus
Reminder: EOFY super contributions
If you want your employees' Super Guarantee payments to be processed before the end of the financial year, Hostplus must have received and receipted the contribution by 30 June. For the best chance of meeting this deadline, we recommend submitting payments earlier than usual, in case there are any issues processing your payment.
Processing times will vary across clearing house services, so check with your provider for cutoff dates. You can find out more about how to make super payments on our website.
Your responsibilities
Reminder: EOFY super contributions
If you want your employees' Super Guarantee payments to be processed before the end of the financial year, Hostplus must have received and receipted the contribution by 30 June. For the best chance of meeting this deadline, we recommend submitting payments earlier than usual, in case there are any issues processing your payment.
Processing times will vary across clearing house services, so check with your provider for cutoff dates. You can find out more about how to make super payments on our website.
How to make payments
Reminder: EOFY super contributions
If you want your employees' Super Guarantee payments to be processed before the end of the financial year, Hostplus must have received and receipted the contribution by 30 June. For the best chance of meeting this deadline, we recommend submitting payments earlier than usual, in case there are any issues processing your payment.
Processing times will vary across clearing house services, so check with your provider for cutoff dates. You can find out more about how to make super payments on our website.
Tools and resources
Reminder: EOFY super contributions
If you want your employees' Super Guarantee payments to be processed before the end of the financial year, Hostplus must have received and receipted the contribution by 30 June. For the best chance of meeting this deadline, we recommend submitting payments earlier than usual, in case there are any issues processing your payment.
Processing times will vary across clearing house services, so check with your provider for cutoff dates. You can find out more about how to make super payments on our website.
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Member Online
Enter your Member Number and Password to access your account anytime.
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Pension Online
Log in to manage your Pension account 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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QuickSuper
Pay your employees super contributions across multiple super funds.
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Self-Managed Invest (SMI) for SMSF
Enter your Username and Password to access your account and start managing your investments.
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Member Join
Everyone is welcome to join us as a member of our personal super plans.
-
Pension Join
Starting a Hostplus Pension or joining Hostplus if you’re not already a member is easy.
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Employer Join
No fees. Easy payments. Become a registered Hostplus employer in less than 10 minutes.
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SMSF Join
It only takes a few minutes to register to invest with Hostplus Self-Managed Invest.
Why Hostplus
Retired and looking for more certainty over your returns?
Introducing CPIplus, a Pension investment option that aims to deliver a consistent and predetermined return above inflation each year.
Not available for Transition to Retirement Pensions. Though returns above inflation are predetermined annually, Hostplus can shorten the return period. Hostplus may also adjust the rate of return with at least 30 days’ notice.
Product and fee information for advisers
Retired and looking for more certainty over your returns?
Introducing CPIplus, a Pension investment option that aims to deliver a consistent and predetermined return above inflation each year.
Not available for Transition to Retirement Pensions. Though returns above inflation are predetermined annually, Hostplus can shorten the return period. Hostplus may also adjust the rate of return with at least 30 days’ notice.
-
Member Online
Enter your Member Number and Password to access your account anytime.
-
Pension Online
Log in to manage your Pension account 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
-
QuickSuper
Pay your employees super contributions across multiple super funds.
-
Self-Managed Invest (SMI) for SMSF
Enter your Username and Password to access your account and start managing your investments.
-
Member Join
Everyone is welcome to join us as a member of our personal super plans.
-
Pension Join
Starting a Hostplus Pension or joining Hostplus if you’re not already a member is easy.
-
Employer Join
No fees. Easy payments. Become a registered Hostplus employer in less than 10 minutes.
-
SMSF Join
It only takes a few minutes to register to invest with Hostplus Self-Managed Invest.
-
Member Online
Enter your Member Number and Password to access your account anytime.
-
Pension Online
Log in to manage your Pension account 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
-
QuickSuper
Pay your employees super contributions across multiple super funds.
-
Self-Managed Invest (SMI) for SMSF
Enter your Username and Password to access your account and start managing your investments.
-
Member Join
Everyone is welcome to join us as a member of our personal super plans.
-
Pension Join
Starting a Hostplus Pension or joining Hostplus if you’re not already a member is easy.
-
Employer Join
No fees. Easy payments. Become a registered Hostplus employer in less than 10 minutes.
-
SMSF Join
It only takes a few minutes to register to invest with Hostplus Self-Managed Invest.
Careers at
hostplus
We aim to deliver top investment performance for our members over the long term. If top performance drives you too, we’d love to talk.
The way we work at Hostplus
We’re always looking for the best talent to make our award-winning team even stronger.
As a profit-to-members industry super fund, our members come first. We’re focused on their best financial interests and helping them on their journey towards a more secure financial future.
But what about your financial future? This is your opportunity to work for a recognisable national brand that offers a range of employee benefits – all while you’re helping hard-working Australians grow their super.
Being part of a winning team? That's a plus.
About us
Founded in 1988 by the Australian Hotels Association and the United Workers Union (formerly known as United Voice), Hostplus has grown to be one of the largest super funds in Australia. We now have:
- over 360 employees across Australia
- a chief officer gender balance of 43% females, 57% males
- around 1.8 million members
- 10 office locations nationwide
- $130 billion in FUM.
Why work for
Hostplus?
Our employees are proud to be part of an open and inclusive organisation that helps Australians achieve a brighter future. Here are some of the great benefits you’ll enjoy at Hostplus:
Remuneration and leave benefits
- Extra super contributions – 15%
- Five extra days of leave each year to use flexibly
- Three days of paid community service leave
- Extra leave during our Christmas closure
- Guaranteed annual salary increases as outlined in our enterprise bargaining agreement
- Long service leave after 5 years
- Option to increase your leave with pay averaging
- Gender affirmation leave
- 18 weeks of paid parental leave and 4 weeks of secondary carer's paid leave
- Additional 2 days of paid personal leave (above the minimum statutory entitlement of 10 days)
Other benefits
- Total Wellness Program – holistic health offering
- Hybrid work and flexibility
- Income Protection insurance
- Employee networking groups
- Employee social club
- Mentoring program
- Dedicated individual professional development budget
- Professional Year Program (for advice roles)
- Career advancement opportunities
- Discounted financial advice
- Shadowing program
Our
values
WE CARE
We will be passionate about our members and the future of Hostplus.
BETTER TOGETHER
We will harness the power of a united team.
KEEP IT REAL
We will do the right thing.
GO FOR IT
We will be ambitious and solution-focused.
BE PROUD
We will make a difference.
How we hire
If you choose to work at Hostplus, you’ll join a community of people who are genuinely committed to helping our members achieve a dignified retirement.
We work hard to create an exceptional experience for our employees. After all, our staff are the people who deliver vital products and services to our members every day.
We commit to ensuring that everyone who applies for a job with us – regardless of seniority – receives an experience that:
- provides accurate and informative job descriptions
- keeps you informed every step of the way
- follows a clear, timely and transparent process
- recognises that your experience with us is just as important as our assessment of you
- appreciates the time and effort involved with your application
- respects your privacy and protects your personal information
- is inclusive and adaptable, providing reasonable accommodations to support your abilities and needs.
Our professional candidates can expect the following key steps during the recruitment process:
Application
Express your interest via our applications portal.
Contact
This is the first step towards an interview to discuss your motivations and skills.
Interviews
Meet with us to discuss your skills and experience and learn more about Hostplus.
Pre-employment checks
We conduct mandatory checks for all roles, such as national police and bankruptcy checks.
Offer is made
If your application is successful, you'll be asked to join our team.
A warm welcome
Inductions and training commences so you can start to build strong relationships with your new team.
Our commitment to
diversity and inclusion
At Hostplus, we take inclusion seriously. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, ages, and religions. This includes women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, LGBTIQ+ people, those with disabilities, neurodiverse people, and those from culturally or linguistically diverse backgrounds.
If you need a reasonable adjustment to help you during the recruitment process, please email us at talent@hostplus.com.au. You can also email us if you identify as one of the below and want to know more about a career at Hostplus, or need support during the recruitment process and beyond:
- Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
- gender diverse or trans
- LGBTIQ+
- a person with a disability
- a parent returning to work.
One of our specially trained team members will handle your enquiry. We’re committed to ensuring all our applicants are on a level playing field.
We know that your needs are as unique as you are. Here are some examples of adjustments we can make to help you throughout the recruitment process.
Visual or audio adjustments
- Typing questions in a Microsoft Teams chat
- Giving you more time to respond to questions
- Turning off the camera for part of the interview
Logistics
- Changing your interview time
- Allowing extra time or breaks during an interview
Support
- Having a support person, or cultural support, during the interview
- Meeting a member of our team first for an informal chat
Accessibility
- Conducting interviews via Microsoft Teams
- Using a transcribing feature during the interview
Reward and recognition
Good performance deserves recognition.
Our A+ Recognition Program is a simple approach to acknowledging people who excel. It celebrates Hostplus employees who work by our values every day, support others, and go above and beyond to help our members reach their retirement goals.
FAQs
Yes! We're committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate. We recognise that diverse perspectives contribute to innovation and success, and we aim to create an environment where everyone can thrive.
If you have a disability or are neurodivergent, we will consider reasonable accommodations to support your work.
You don't have to share any details about your neurodiversity or disability during the application process if you prefer not to. But if you do let us know, we'll be happy to work with you to provide appropriate support.
Please reach out to talent@hostplus.com.au if you'd like to chat with our team about your interview and accommodations that may support you.
Absolutely! Join our talent community to stay connected and be informed of any new opportunities that you may be interested in.
Yes, you can. Simply log in to the Hostplus LiveHire portal to access your profile and upload a new resumé. Further support can be found here.
A cover letter is not mandatory, but it can be a great way to provide some extra information beyond your resumé.
Some roles will require you to supply a university transcript. Qualification requirements are described in the relevant position descriptions. The talent team can also help you with the requirements.
Yes, you can apply for multiple positions. We encourage all applicants to review the eligibility criteria for each role. If you don't meet all the criteria but believe you have relevant skills and experiences, we still encourage you to apply and share your unique qualifications with us.
Candidates can seek help via the LiveHire help portal or by contacting us at talent@hostplus.com.au.
You can control your application directly via the Hostplus LiveHire portal.
To withdraw a job application, follow the steps below:
- Go to the 'Job applications' tab on the left-hand side of your LiveHire dashboard.
- Find the job you'd like to withdraw from.
- Click 'Withdraw'. A pop-up screen will appear to confirm your withdrawal. Click 'Withdraw' again to confirm.
We aim to contact every applicant about the outcome of their application. If you advance to the next stage, our talent team will contact you. Otherwise, you’ll receive an email regarding the outcome of your application.
Your first interview will typically be with the Talent Acquisition Specialist and the hiring manager you'll report to.
Prepare for a behavioural-style and values-based interview. The best way to demonstrate your knowledge is by researching the STAR (situation, task, action, result) methodology.
We encourage you to research Hostplus, our values, and the people you'll be meeting with. Your research might include LinkedIn, the Hostplus website, our most recent annual report, and any other publications or resources your potential future team may have produced.
Contact the Talent Acquisition Specialist by phone or email. You'll find their details in your calendar invitation confirmation email.
This will depend on the role that you've applied for. The Talent Acquisition Specialist will be able to discuss this with you in the early stages of the process.
Yes, all roles require a mandatory background check to meet our regulatory obligations. Our provider for these checks is Fit2Work. You'll receive an email from Fit2Work with a link to complete your check. We'll let you know when you can expect this.
Please complete all checks within 48 hours of receiving the email from Fit2Work to avoid potential delays to your start date.
If you've worked overseas for a period of 12 months or more, further checks will be required.
You can contact the Fit2Work support team on +61 2 8279 2900, via email at support@fit2work.com.au or online chat. For further support, please contact the Talent Acquisition Specialist.
Reference checks are done through our provider, X-Ref. You'll need to supply contact details for two direct managers from recent roles. Please let your referees know that we'll be in touch with them.
For more information on using the X-Ref platform, click here.