Life at AustralianSuper

More than 1,800 colleagues help members achieve their best possible retirement outcomes from our Melbourne head office and other locations around Australia. These locations include offices in most capital cities.

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Benefits for Australian colleagues

You can take advantage of great financial benefits as well as leave and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve the right balance between work and outside interests.

• Four weeks of paid annual leave, as well as leave loading of 17.5% on any annual leave taken
• Five days of additional paid leave annually
• Flexible working arrangements including part-time work, compressed work hours, flexible start/finish times, job sharing, purchased leave and working from home/remotely
• 20 weeks paid parental leave (we do not distinguish between primary and secondary carers) with no qualifying period
• Annual reimbursement for equipment you purchase for your home office to help support you working from home
• Two days volunteering leave
• Six weeks paid gender affirmation leave
• Income protection cover through our staff income protection policy with no qualifying period.

Colleague testimonials

“The two key factors which drew me to AustralianSuper were the growth potential and the culture. AustralianSuper offers significant opportunities for personal development, and everyone I work with brings a wealth of experience which is very motivating. Our focus on achieving the best results for members is our common purpose that drives us forward and reinforces the enjoyable work culture.”
– Buwani Piyasiri, Analyst, Australian Equities

“Joining AustralianSuper in London has been one of the best decisions I've made! As Australia's largest superannuation fund1, the growth & work culture were attractive elements however, I've also really appreciated the genuine opportunity for career progression”
– Alia Brewer, Team Coordinator

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The London office, established in 2016, now employs more than 160 professionals at its King’s Cross base. This number is expected to grow to around 300 by 2030. The London team manages the UK and European portfolio, comprising real assets, private credit, fixed income, and its global listed equities operations.

Benefits for UK colleagues

We’re committed to supporting everyone to balance work with other important commitments. One way we achieve this in the UK is by offering a range of leave options including:

• 25 days annual leave plus 8 weeks of paid personal leave a year (includes sick leave, carer’s leave or leave to attend preventative health appointments)
• 16 weeks maternity leave or 16 weeks parental leave (for the partner of someone who is having or adopting a child)
• Transition leave
• Flexible and Blended working
• Private Medical and Dental Insurance
• Group Income Protection
• 10% pension contribution
• Reimbursement of home office equipment
• Season ticket for travel support
• Bike2Work
• Employee Assistance Program

Colleague testimonials

“It’s been so rewarding to be part of AustralianSuper’s growth journey in the London office. We've had such a significant amount of people join, all from different backgrounds and different skillsets, but ultimately, we all have the same motivation in mind, to put members first. There’s a really good work ethic and an ethos to do things to the very highest of standards, for the benefit of members.”
– Lisa Keohane, Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant.

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The New York office, located on the Avenue of the Americas, opened in 2021 as part of our ongoing international expansion. With a primary focus on private markets, our growing team here covers active investments across North America in:

• Infrastructure
• Real estate
• Private credit
• Global private equity markets.

With over 70 colleagues, we are expected to continue to grow and expand our New York office.

By joining the team here, you’ll play an important role in the management of a fast-growing global investment portfolio. You could be:

• directly identifying and executing new investment opportunities;
• engaged in the ongoing management of assets; or
• enabling the team in some other crucial way.

Benefits for US colleagues

Our commitment to supporting a healthy work life balance in the US is achieved through a range of benefits, including:

• 20 days of paid vacation, plus public holidays
• 10 days paid Sick and Safe leave
• Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Program
• Healthcare and vision insurance cover, including dental
• Commuter benefit
• Life and AD&D insurance, Disability insurance and workers compensation
• Blended working
• Reimbursement of home office equipment
• Employee Assistance Program

Colleague testimonials

“There were several appealing elements about the fund when it came to considering my current role in the New York office. However, a standout was the opportunity to be able to do the work we do with such purpose. AustralianSuper is mission-driven, with its sole purpose being to build the wealth of its members and that’s something this is not common”
– Maria Reed, Head of Fund Services, Americas.

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At AustralianSuper, we are deeply committed to the learning and development of all our colleagues. We believe that continuous growth and professional development are essential for both individual and organisational success. Our comprehensive approach to learning ensures that every colleague has access to the resources and opportunities they need to thrive.

We encourage colleagues to identify their development needs, discuss various learning options, create personalised development plans, and take actionable steps towards achieving their goals. By following this approach, colleagues can engage in meaningful learning experiences that align with their career aspirations.

New colleagues are welcomed with a robust onboarding program that includes peer coaching to help them acclimate to their new roles and the organisation. This support extends to technology setup and access to technical resources, ensuring that they have everything they need to succeed from day one.

Colleagues have access to high quality internal and external development opportunities that ensure they have the skills and knowledge to be successful in their role. Everyone has access to LinkedIn Learning that means regardless of the individual learning need we have something available.

We run an internal Mentoring program that give colleagues the opportunity to learning and grow with each other and foster strong connections across the Fund.

At AustralianSuper, we are proud of the learning and development opportunities we provide to all our colleagues. By investing in their growth, we not only enhance their skills and career prospects but also strengthen our organisation as a whole. Together, we are building a brighter future for everyone.

AustralianSuper colleagues are guardians of the Fund’s purpose to put members’ interests at the heart of everything we do. We offer programs to support your leadership journey, ensuring growth at every stage.

We embrace the concept that leadership is a shared responsibility that extends across all levels of the Fund. This form of distributed leadership is especially effective in complex environments where work is highly interdependent, constantly changing, and responsive to new information, like ours.

While not everyone holds a formal people leadership role, all colleagues can participate in the leadership process by embodying the three leadership pillars:

• Progressive
• Empowering
• Accountable

The Fund’s leadership philosophy helps all colleagues deliver on the Fund’s strategy to be Australia’s leading superannuation fund in the world’s best system.

Leadership Academy

The Leadership Academy is a comprehensive initiative designed to enhance leadership skills and foster a culture of accountability and risk management.

It equips individuals with the skills, attributes, and behaviours to effectively lead teams and organisations. This prepares our colleagues to anticipate and mitigate risks.

Progressive leadership fosters a positive work environment, drives innovations, and boosts productivity while maintaining a stable and predictable risk environment.