Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation
With over a century of experience in serving those who serve Australia.
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A superannuation and retirement partner designed for those who serve Australia
Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation (CSC) manages superannuation and retirement outcomes for Australian Government employees and Australian Defence Force (ADF) members.
For more than 100 years, CSC has supported members to build their superannuation and transition confidently into retirement.
CSC operates within a strong legislative and governance framework, with a clear obligation to act in members’ best interests. CSC is a profit-for-members fund, with earnings reinvested to benefit members – supporting better services, improved experiences and long-term outcomes.
A century of trust
Over 100 years of service
Founded in 1922 and evolved into the Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation (CSC) in 2011.
Serving 745,000 members
Delivering trusted super and pension services at scale.
Managing 11 super funds
Purpose-built schemes for Australian Government and Defence Force members.
$80+ billion in assets under management
As at 31 December 2025. Figures in Australian dollars.
$400 million+ in fortnightly pension payments
One of the largest pension runs in Australia.
$314 billion in member benefits
Supporting customers across their lifetime.
What CSC does
CSC delivers super and retirement outcomes designed to support people who serve Australia.
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Customer-focused schemes
Super solutions informed by defined member groups and career patterns.
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Long-term, resilient investing
A disciplined approach focusing on managing risk and delivering sustainable outcomes.
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Tailored retirement income solutions
Pension and income products designed for Australian public sector and ADF customers.
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Advice and guidance
Support through general, personal, and comprehensive advice whenever and wherever a member needs it.
What makes CSC different
CSC combines deep experience with a focused mandate:
- dedicated to Australian Government and Defence communities
- a deep understanding of customer needs, developed over decades
- independent recognition for responsible, resilient investment practices
- a commitment to fairness, transparency and member long-term outcomes.
Supporting members through life stages
CSC supports members across their full working life and into retirement — from joining the workforce, through active service, to planning for and living in retirement.
As needs change over time, the tools, guidance and support available evolves, helping members move from uncertainty to confidence at every stage.
1Recipient of SuperRatings’ 2026 Smooth Ride Award. Awards are not a recommendation, and past results are not indicative of future performance. See awards and recognition.
Designed around the people CSC serves
CSC is built for Australian Government and Defence Force careers, with super, retirement and support shaped around how those careers evolve over time.
That means support that reflects real life:
- through role changes, deployments and career transitions
- across different stages of working life and into retirement
- with guidance and tools that adapt as needs change.
Careers at CSC
Working at CSC means contributing to outcomes that matter — supporting the financial futures of Australian Government employees, Defence members and their families.
CSC offers:
- meaningful work with real impact
- opportunities across superannuation, investments, advice and customer experience
- a workplace focused on collaboration, integrity and long-term thinking
- clear development pathways supported by capability frameworks and values-led behaviours
Your interests, protected by law
CSC operates under legislation that governs how super is managed and invested, with a clear obligation to act in members’ best interests.
Read more about Your interests, protected by lawWorking with trusted partners
CSC partners with trusted organisations to deliver services and outcomes for customers and communities.
Read more about Working with trusted partnersSuper funds and products
Learn the difference between accumulation and defined benefit funds, and which funds are open to new customers.
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