Aware Super

Overview

Aware Super describes itself as one of Australia’s largest profit-for-members super funds. It began as First State Super in 1992 for New South Wales public-sector employees, is now open to everyone, and serves more than 1.2 million members.¹

Aware Super's pension assets support retirement benefit obligations for plan participants.²

Investment program

Estimated AUM

$155B as of Apr 30, 2026³

Capital pool

Superannuation fund²

Investment model

Learn about Aware Investment Funds Investment managers We partner with expert investment managers to help us invest your super, and the Aware Investment Funds.²

Investment approach

Investments Investments Explore how superannuation is your long-term investment for the future.²

Spending support

Not listed yet

Spending policy

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Asset allocation

Public evidence references these asset classes or allocation areas: private equity, venture capital, private credit, real estate, infrastructure, public markets, fixed income.⁴

Performance

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Governance

“Our sincere thanks to the TelstraSuper Board, Executive and broader team for their dedication to their members and making the merger a success.” Former TelstraSuper CEO Chris Davies said: “We’re pleased to see the merger successfully completed, and proud that TelstraSuper has joined with the right partner to support our members’ long‑term best interests.²

Investment team

"}}"> Your FY26 Investment Update Learn about our FY26 performance, what it means for you, and observations from Chief Investment Officer, Simon Warner's first year leading the Investment team.²

Unfunded commitments

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Source freshness

Last verified Jul 21, 2026 · Needs review

Sources

Last verified Jul 21, 2026 from public career and organization materials.

Fact notes

1. Website (aware.com.au)Parent organization overview · checked Aug 6, 2026
2. Website (aware.com.au)Pool purpose, Capital pool, Investment model, Investment approach, Governance, Investment team · checked Jul 25, 2026
3. Website (aware.com.au)Estimated AUM · checked Jul 25, 2026
4. Website (en.wikipedia.org)Asset allocation · checked Jul 25, 2026
5. Website (aware.com.au)Investment office page · checked Jul 25, 2026

Profile and job sources

• Website (en.wikipedia.org)Website · checked Jul 25, 2026
• Website (aware.com.au)Website · checked Jul 25, 2026
• Website (aware.com.au)Website · checked Jul 25, 2026
• Website (aware.com.au)Website · checked Jul 25, 2026
• Website (aware.com.au)Website · checked Jul 25, 2026
• Website (aware.com.au)Website · checked Aug 6, 2026
• Primary job/profile sourceJob posting · checked Jul 21, 2026