Toxic, avoid staying long-term - Member Growth Aware Super Employee Review

1.0
14 Jul 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Gym reimbursement, if you use it.

Cons

Aware once had a truly 'members first' culture and was a great place to work. However, recent leadership has turned it into a toxic nightmare by hiring questionable individuals into key leadership positions. These leaders have delivered no notable achievements but glide through thanks to their 'gift of the gab'. The result: The company fails to meet KPIs and has lost its focus on members. Strategic direction from the top seems confused, as shown by constant restructuring in an attempt to finally "get it right." All at the expense of loyal, hardworking staff who are demoted or pushed out in favour of externals from the pool of friends of the leadership team. Morale is at an all time low, impacting productivity. Despite its claims of diversity, the reality is different. The higher up you go, the less diversity you see. Diversity initiatives are performative only. While the job market is tough, only consider Aware Super for a very short stint if you're truly desperate.

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5.0
24 Jun 2026
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Pros

Highly flexable working Good pay rate Warm working enviroment

Cons

Limited role advancement opportunities with in team

1.0
8 May 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Great offices but that's where the wow factor stops

Cons

Employees who are independent thinkers or who come from more direct, outcome-driven environments may struggle here. There can be a strong pressure to conform culturally, even when processes are inefficient or leadership decisions are questionable. Over time, this can become emotionally draining and create unnecessary stress. I would strongly recommend having union representation or understanding your workplace rights before joining. In environments where culture and perception carry significant weight, having independent support and advice can be important if workplace issues arise. It provides a layer of protection and confidence when navigating disputes, restructures, performance concerns, or disagreements with management. There are good people in the organisation who are being pushed out year on year, but prospective employees should go in with clear eyes about the culture and dynamics. And yes even if you are a secretary or an admin clerk, the general Financial Sector union can represent you.

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