Membership and Benefits
As an MTA NSW Member, you’ll be part of a network of businesses trusted by consumers to offer the highest standards in the industry. The MTA brand is well respected in the community; both by consumers and the government, and businesses displaying the MTA NSW sign are instantly recognisable, trusted to deliver quality services and to abide by the MTA NSW Code of Ethics.
Business Support
As an MTA NSW member, you will have a dedicated Area Manager who you can contact should you need advice on the day-to-day running of your business. Divisional Managers are also available to provide industry advice regarding your specific business issues. Whether it is about understanding the licensing requirements or helping with a customer dispute, members are able to obtain advice. Divisional Managers also conduct division meetings and information nights to update members on the latest issues in the industry.
Direct Debit Request Form
For a copy of the Direct Debit Request Form please Click Here Please find for your information a copy of the Direct Debit Service Agreement with Motor Traders’ Association of NSW: Click Here to download the form. It explains what your obligations are when undertaking a Direct Debit arrangement with us. It also details what our obligations are to you as your Direct Debit provider.
Employment Relations Advice and Services
Our Employment Relations staff can offer advice on your employment relations issues and awards, including leave, entitlements, disciplinary and termination procedures, Work, Health and Safety management, payroll and superannuation obligations and much more. In addition, MTA NSW has a range of services to help you manage and keep track of your business, including:
ERIS
The MTA’s Employment Relations Information System (ERIS) is a free interactive, current and comprehensive members only employment relations system that caters for the retail motor industry. Subscribing members may access the information 24/7, anywhere around the world and benefit from having access to a multitude of information and functionalities that will assist in managing employment relations in the workplace.
Subscribers will also be able to access hundreds of pro-forma documents on employment information within this system on a range of matters including;
- Employee Management
- Apprenticeships
- Awards and Legislation
- Industrial Relations
- Recruitment and Selection
- Termination of Employment
- Work Health and Safety (WHS)
- Workers’ Compensation
- Discrimination and Privacy
- Payroll
- Superannuation
- Workplace Agreements
AutoSafe
The Autosafe WHS Management System assists members with the conducting of audits, recording outcomes and rectifications, and a series of registers from plant maintenance to hazardous substances to assist with compliance. This system helps by sending out reminders and store records as evidence of activity.
Motor Trades Care
MTC provides access to free industry WHS and worker’s insurance:
- Information and topical publications
- Webinars
- Management system resources, including policies, procedures and supporting checklist and forms
You also receive a 20% discount on specialist work, health & safety and recovery at work consultancy services, which gives you access to leading industry experts. To visit MTC website Click Here
Financial Services
MTA NSW offers a range of products to assist members, including:
Dedicated support for your business
Whether you’re starting, running or growing your business, CommBank, proud Alliance Partner of MTA NSW can help you do business your way.
To help you take your business to the next level, MTA NSW members can benefit from direct access to a dedicated CommBank Relationship Manager and team of banking specialists. They’ll work with you through every stage of your business life cycle. You’ll also receive 24/7 Australian based phone support for all your business banking needs.
Spirit Super has been the national Industry SuperFund of the motor trades for over 30 years, with $27 billion funds under management and over 335,00 members across Australia. We’re here to help hard-working Australians get the most out of their super. We offer low fees, free advice and a focus on competitive investment returns. We take great pride in offering excellent service no matter your life stage or retirement goals. When it comes to super, it all starts with Spirit.
Contact your local Spirit Super representative to learn how we can support you and your business on tel:1800 005 166 or visit https://spiritsuper.com.au/contact-us
Advice on Spirit Super is provided by Quadrant First Pty Ltd (ABN 78 102 167 877, AFSL 284443) and issuer is Motor Trades Association of Australia Superannuation Fund Pty Ltd (ABN 14008650628, AFSL 238718), the trustee of Spirit Super (ABN 74 559 365 913), Read the PDS and TMD at spiritsuper.com.au/pds before making a decision. Past performance isn't a reliable indicator of future performance.
Lobbying
MTA NSW lobbies State and Federal Government on behalf of members and the industry, on issues including taxation, legislative changes, vehicle repair standards, employment relations, environmental concerns, industry skills, training, and more.
Member Events
MTA NSW Information Nights are conducted in both metropolitan and regional locations. These divisional specific sessions are designed to provide both members and their staff with the opportunities to stay ahead of legislative changes affecting the automotive industry generally, and to provide an update of specific topics affecting sectors of the industry.
Senior MTA NSW Divisional Managers present the information evenings, which are an excellent opportunity for members to ask one-on-one questions with subject matter experts on industry related issues and to support our members in their business activities. Through our partnership arrangement with organisations such as Spirit super, Commonwealth Bank and Government Departments, presentations are also made to keep members up-to-date with changes that could affect their automotive business.
Member Publications
Our newsletter, MTA Weekly keeps all members informed of the current issues and news occurring in the automotive industry. In addition, a quarterly MTA Magazine is designed to inform all members of the latest news, interviews, products, information, reviews and technical information within the automotive industry.
Online Shop - Stationery and Signage
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A wide range of automotive specific stationery, signages and consumables is available to suit members’ business needs.
Visit the online shop for all your essential workshop items required to run your business professionally.
Training Apprentices and Trainees
MTA NSW has been operating as a Registered Training Organisation (RTO), delivering training flexibility across NSW since 1996. MTA NSW has developed a strong and successful training model which has delivered many benefits to employers and learners in the automotive industry, both in NSW and the ACT.
MTA Training delivers innovative and flexible, industry focused training and prides itself on producing quality outcomes. Our training is provided through the employment-based delivery mode, where training and assessment is conducted in the workplace using a blend of face-to-face training, technology and skill-based resources.
Visit our dedicated training website www.mtatraining.com.au