Revised Scheme

No one knows your Revised Scheme better than ESSSuper.

The Revised Scheme is a defined benefit fund that was introduced in 1975 and was closed to new members in 1988. Members are permanent employees of the following organisations prior to 30 June 1988:

• the Victorian Public Service
• the Teaching Service, and
• other participating agencies.

The end benefit for defined benefit fund is calculated differently from accumulation-style super funds, that some of your peers may have. As a Revised Scheme member, your benefit depends on a number of elements such as: your salary, age, period of service, contribution rates and full or part-time employment status.

Your benefits are generally not impacted by investment performance.

Benefits and risks

There are a range of benefits to your Revised Scheme membership, including:

• Your benefit is generally not impacted by investment performance
• You can make beneficiary nominations
• Benefits are payable on retirement, resignation, dismissal, retrenchment, death and disability (provided you meet a release requirement)
• You may have access to the 54/11 benefit option (PDF 335.6KB)

There is a risk that your nominated contribution rate and/or period of service may not result in a high enough benefit to sustain you in retirement. However, there are ways to increase your final benefit, which you can read about here.

How your Revised Scheme works

Throughout your working life, your employer will make contributions to your Revised Scheme on your behalf.

You are also required to contribute to the fund, at a rate determined by your age as at 1 May, and calculated as a percentage of your superable salary.

You can elect to pay your contributions from either your pre-tax salary (salary sacrifice) or post-tax salary. For more information, please read your Revised Scheme Handbook (PDF 1.1MB).

Your end benefit is calculated using a formula which takes into account a number of elements:

• your salary
• age
• period of service
• full or part-time employment status.

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Benefit options

Once eligible, Revised Scheme members have a number of benefit options:

• Life pension
• Part lump sum, part life pension
• Lump sum payment.

The 54/11 option

As a member of the Revised Scheme, you also have access to the 54/11 option. This option allows you to elect to resign just prior to your 55th birthday and receive a refund of all of your personal contributions to date, plus interest. At your 55th birthday you will also be eligible to apply for your pension. Learn more: 54/11 benefit option (PDF 335.6KB)

You can transfer¹ your lump sum benefit into our award-winning Accumulation Plan or take out an Income Stream. Our Accumulation Plan will give you the flexibility to continue to receive contributions if you are still working, consolidate your super¹, increase your insurance cover² and nominate beneficiaries.

Find out more about our award winning Retirement Income Streams

Partnering your Revised Scheme with an Accumulation Plan

You can open an Accumulation Plan today, even if you are still working.

There are some potential benefits to doing this, such as topping up your insurance², consolidating your super¹, increasing your end benefit, or accessing a Working Income Stream.

We recommend checking out the Accumulation Plan page or contacting us for further information about partnering your defined benefit with an Accumulation Plan.

Find out more about our award winning Accumulation Plan

Thinking about retirement?

Your entitlements and options are dependent on your circumstances, and the complexities can be confusing. It's important that you receive accurate information - remember, no one knows your Revised Scheme better than ESSSuper.

We will help you understand your options in detail, and if you need, we can advise you on which option is best for your personal situation through our financial planning service.

We also offer regular seminars which will help you to understand your options in more detail.

Be in the know: Find out more about our advice and education services today³.

Before making any decisions about ESSSuper products or services, you should read the applicable PDS or Handbook. You can access all of our publications here.

1. You should check any relevant exit fees you may incur, or any insurance arrangements that may be forfeited, or any other effects this transfer may have on your benefits, before rolling your money into our fund.

2. Insurance cover is subject to eligibility criteria and other terms and conditions in the Policy. Please read the Product Disclosure Statement relevant to your particular fund, available from ESSSuper, for more information.

3. ESSSuper Member Education Consultants and Financial Advisers are authorised representatives of Link Advice Pty Ltd (Link Advice). Link Advice holds a current Australian Financial Services Licence No. 258145 and is responsible for the financial services provided to you. ESSSuper has an arrangement with Link Advice Pty Ltd to provide financial advice to ESSSuper members. ESSSuper pays Link Advice a fee for this service. Neither the Board, nor the Victorian Government, guarantee or endorse any recommendations made by Link Advice, or are responsible for the advice and actions of Link Advice.