Everything You Need to Know About Employment Separation Certificate SU001 Form

What is Form SU001?
The Employment Separation Certificate is an official Services Australia form that employers must provide when an employee stops working. It records key information about employment history, including dates, wages, and reasons for leaving.

Who Should File Form SU001?

• Employers must fill this form when requested by a former employee or Services Australia.
• Employees may request it to support claims for Centrelink payments.

When is Form SU001 Required?
The form is needed immediately after employment ends, especially when applying for JobSeeker or related benefits. There is no fixed annual deadline, it is completed case by case.

What Information is Needed?

• Employer’s details (ABN, business name, address)
• Employee’s details (name, employment period, last day worked)
• Reason for separation (e.g., redundancy, resignation, dismissal)
• Final payment information (leave, redundancy pay, etc.)

Why is it Important?

• Required to process government benefits quickly.
• Provides transparency between employer, employee, and Services Australia.
• Helps ensure accurate calculation of entitlements.

How to Submit Form SU001

• The employer completes the form and gives it directly to the employee or sends it to Services Australia.
• Employees can then attach it to their Centrelink claim through their myGov account or submit a paper copy.

Processing Time
Processing depends on Centrelink application timelines but submitting promptly avoids delays.