Vehicle arrangements for Special Division SES members are provided by the Salaries and Allowances Tribunal.
The figures below are used to calculate the nominal contract value of a motor vehicle when developing a contract for SES officers. They align to those determined by the Fleet Steering Committee at the Department of Finance, and the Salaries and Allowances Tribunal.
Under the Senior Officers Vehicle Scheme (SOVS), government vehicles are issued with private plates.
Internal combustion engine contribution rates
Fortnightly net salary contribution
| Contribution rate | Cost per fortnight | Cost per annum | Type of vehicle |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | $160 | $4,173 | Light and small passenger vehicles |
| B | $190 | $4,956 | Medium passenger vehicles |
| C | $210 | $5,477 | Large passenger vehicles and people movers |
| D | $180 | $4,695 | Small SUVs |
| E | $210 | $5,477 | Other vehicles including medium and large SUVs, and all commercial vehicles |
Rates effective from the first pay date in January 2023
Electric vehicle contribution rates
The rates apply to battery electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles based on their operating costs. Other hybrid vehicles have the same contribution rates as internal combustion engine vehicles.
Fortnightly net salary contribution
| Contribution rate | Cost per fortnight | Cost per annum | Type of vehicle |
|---|---|---|---|
| EV-A | $280 | $7,305 | Light and small passenger vehicles |
| EV-B | $350 | $9,131 | Medium passenger vehicles |
| EV-C | $270 | $7,044 | Small SUVs |
| EV-D | $270 | $7,044 | Medium SUVs |
Rates effective from 3 February 2022
The following conditions apply:
- SOVS contribution rate is subject to annual review.
- Contract value below is a nominal value only.
- Participation in SOVS is optional.
- Nominal value cannot be converted to cash. There is no addition to an officer's salary should they choose not to participate in SOVS or access a less expensive vehicle.
For the purposes of determining the nominal value of a SOVS vehicle to a SES member, it is assumed the vehicle is 50% for business use and 50% for private use. The value of the vehicle is the value previously determined by the Salaries and Allowances Tribunal less business usage and less SOVS contribution.
For more information, refer to the WA Government Fleet Policy and Guidelines.
Internal combustion engine
| Classification | SAT determined value | Value less business usage | SOVS deduction rates | Nominal contract values |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 9 to Class 4 |
$25,000 | $12,500 |
A - $4,173 B - $4,956 C - $5,477 D - $4,695 E - $5,477 |
A - $8,327 B - $7,544 C - $7,023 D - $7,805 E - $7,023 |
Rates effective from 1 July 2023
Electric vehicle
| Classification | SAT determined value |
Value less business usage | SOVS deduction rates | Nominal contract value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 9 to Class 4 |
$25,000 | $12,500 |
A - $7,305 B - $9,131 C - $7,044 D - $7,044 |
A - $5,195 B - $3,369 C - $5,456 D - $5,456 |
Rates effective from 1 July 2023
