Welcome to the second edition of Employee Benefits @ Programmed for 2026 - our bi‑monthly newsletter highlighting the benefits available to Programmed employees.
In this edition, we’re highlighting:
A fresh new look and a new app - Great savings and prizes to win with Employee Xtras 🎉
We’re excited to introduce a refreshed Employee Xtras experience - the same great savings you know, with a fresh new look and an improved app.
Employee Xtras is our employee benefits and discounts platform, giving permanent employees across Australia and New Zealand access to instant savings and cashback with a wide range of popular retailers.
Whether it's everyday essentials like groceries and fuel, or bigger purchases like tech, travel and fashion, Employee Xtras can help your money go further. With cost of living pressures continuing for many of us, even small savings on everyday spending can really add up.
Meet Engage - The refreshed app experience
As part of the refresh, the Employee Xtras app has a new name and look. The SmartSpending app is now called Engage, with a more seamless and user‑friendly experience that makes it even easier to find offers and start saving.
Here’s what you need to know:
If you don’t already have the app, we encourage you to download Engage from your app store so you can start saving on the go.
🎁 Chance to WIN! 🎁
To celebrate the refresh, we’re running a competition with 2 × $100 Grocery & Fuel gift cards to be won each week for the next 5 weeks.
To enter: simply activate your Employee Xtras account. Already activated? Great news - you’re automatically in the draw.
Need help getting started?
If you need further support, you can access the Reward Gateway 24/7 online chat via the Help section of the Employee Xtras platform.
http://www.employeextras.com.au | http://www.employeextras.co.nz
Bupa Health Insurance Discount & Consultations
As a member of the Programmed team you have access to corporate discounts on Bupa Health insurance.
If you'd like to learn more about the corporate cover and discounts available, book in for a free 30-minute health insurance consultation via the below link.
Veriu Group - New Corporate Leisure Rates
Veriu Group are pleased to offer Programmed employees exclusive discounts at some of their apartment hotels across VIC, NSW, ACT and QLD.
To find out more visit the Programmed Advantage Page via the below link.
Salary Packaging E-Bikes through Smart
We’ve recently reviewed our salary packaging options to consolidate our providers and expand the benefits available to employees.
Through Smart, eligible employees who primarily use an e‑bike for travel to and from work may now be able to salary package an e‑bike through Smart’s partnership with Sparque.
To learn more, please refer to the brochures below and confirm your eligibility via the Salary Packaging Policy.
If you’re interested or have any questions, contact the friendly Smart team on 1300 476 278.
We hope you find these updates helpful and that they inspire you to make the most of your employee benefits.
Stay tuned for the next edition, and as always, if you have any questions, feel free to reach out to the HR team via maintenancehr@programmed.com.au (PFM, PPS & Group) or thepeopleteam.workforce@programmed.com.au (Staffing)
Kind regards,
Mark Rademaker
Head of HR & Corporate Services