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Why choose CSC?

Your expert super partner helping you help yours.

A super fund built for Australian Government and Defence Force employees

Supporting your employees' financial confidence now and into retirement strengthens your workforce. CSC is your trusted super partner, helping you provide the best financial future for your people. With over 100 years of experience, we understand the unique needs of Australian Government and Defence Force employers and provide tailored solutions designed to make super simple, effective, and future-ready.

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Helping your employees retire with more

  • Employees in CSC's super funds on average retire with 20% more than the ASFA Comfortable Retirement Standard1.
  • Supporting financial security helps you attract and retain top talent.

CSC members retire with more

The average member in our PSSap and ADF Super funds retires with 20% more than the ASFA Comfortable Retirement Standard.1

$52k*

ASFA Standard for singles

$72k*

ASFA Standard for couples

+20%

for CSC customers

*Figures are per year, for retirees aged 65-84 who own their own home, June quarter 2024

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More than just a super fund—we're your retirement partner

When you choose CSC, you're choosing a super partner with over 100 years of experience supporting the Australian Public Service and Defence Force.

We help you attract, retain, and support your employees with tailored financial education, super solutions, and strong long-term investment performance2.

Here's how we help

  • Supporting your business

    • Partnering with you to enhance your employee value proposition.
    • Helping you attract, retain, and take care of your employees.
    • Providing deep industry insights and tailored employer support.
  • Financial wellness and education for your employees

    Engaged employees make better financial decisions.

    CSC provides:

    • Super webinars and seminars designed for APS & ADF employees.
    • Online calculators and resources to support informed choices.
    • Access to super specialists to guide employees through their super journey.
  • Making super administration easy

    • Dedicated employer support to assist with compliance and super obligations.
    • Online employer tools for seamless contribution management.
    • Employer training and resources to help your team stay informed.
  • Super solutions designed for financial confidence

    Financial confidence comes from strong investment performance and the right protection for life's uncertainties. CSC aims to deliver on both—helping your employees grow their super with confidence while ensuring they're covered if the unexpected happens.

    Find out more about:

    • Income protection that supports your workforce—helping covered employees focus on recovery and returning to work.
    • Investment performance that aims to deliver a smoother retirement journey—CSC’s investment strategy is designed to help your employees retire well.
  • Income protection that supports your workforce

    • PSSap lifePLUS Auto Cover provides up to 5 years of Income Protection, helping covered employees return to work after illness or injury.
    • Competitive rates and wide-ranging cover including Income Protection, TPD and Death cover.
    • Dedicated recovery support to ease the transition back into employment for covered employees.

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Income Protection benefits: PSSap default benefit vs competitor funds

Designed with members in mind, CSC’s insurance partners with AIA. Offering wide-ranging protection, including Death, TPD, and up to 5 years of Income Protection. With competitive rates and dedicated rehabilitation services, it’s a smart way to safeguard what matters most.

The chart shows how PSSap lifePLUS auto cover delivers up to $300,000 in income and $77,000 in super contributions—nearly triple the competitor average for a 2-year payment period. With up to 5 years of coverage, PSSap ensures greater financial security when it matters most.

Source: PSSap lifePLUS auto cover and competitor fund benefit estimates based on a 40-year-old member with a $100,000 salary. Competitor benefits reflect average 2-year payment periods, while PSSap benefits reflect 5-year payment periods. Figures are estimates and may vary. Income benefits are paid directly to the member, while super contributions are paid to the member’s super fund. Funds have differing waiting periods that will apply before benefits are payable, for example 60 or 90 days. PSSap lifePLUS auto cover has a 90 day waiting period.

Investments designed to deliver a smoother retirement journey

  • We aim to provide strong, long-term returns to help your employees grow their super with confidence.
  • CSC’s aggressive option returns have outperformed the industry median over the past 5, 7, and 10 years while managing risk. It has ranked first against peers for risk-adjusted returns and investment stability.3


CSC Aggressive option returns compared to not-for-profit and median returns

This chart highlights CSC’s consistently higher returns for its aggressive option compared to not-for-profit super funds and the median of all funds over the past 5, 7, and 10 years. CSC achieved these high returns while reducing risk and was ranked first place out of more than 38 other super funds by SuperRatings for risk-adjusted returns (Sharpe Ratio) and minimising investment volatility. CSC aims to deliver steady growth and confidence for your employees’ financial future.

CSC Aggressive option returns compared to not-for-profit and median returns

Source: SuperRatings Return and Risk Survey results and SR50 Growth Index as of 30 September 2024. Rankings based on CSC Aggressive Investment Option: Sharpe Ratio (Risk-Adjusted Return): 1st out of 42 (5 years), 1st out of 38 (7 years and 10 years), Volatility (Risk): 1st out of 38 (7 years and 10 years). Returns reflect net performance after fees and taxes. Past performance is not indicative of future performance.

Join the 700,000+ members who trust CSC

Empower your workforce with financial confidence. Partner with CSC today.

For more information, contact the Employer team:

Phone: 1300 338 240

Email: employer.service@contact.csc.gov.au

9am to 5pm (AEST/AEDT) Monday to Friday (except for ACT public holidays).

Award-winning super, built for you and yours

Recognised for innovation, service, and governance.2

super ratings logo 15 year performance award platinum 2025 performance award smooth ride 2024 award platinum 2021 award platinum 2021 award money magazine 2025 winner Rainmaker AAA ESG Leader

1Based on retirement lump sums for retirees in CSC accumulation products aged 65–84 who own their own home. 20% more than the ASFA Comfortable Retirement Standard based on the June 2024 quarter. Outcomes may vary between funds and based on your circumstances.

2Past performance is not an indication of future performance.

3SuperRatings Return and Risk Survey results and SR50 Growth Index as of 30 September 2024. Rankings based on CSC Aggressive Investment Option: Sharpe Ratio (Risk-Adjusted Return): 1st out of 42 (5 years). 

4Winner of Money Magazine Best of the Best 2025 Award for Innovation in Retirement; Super Ratings Smooth Ride Award 2024; Asian Investor’s Institutional Excellence Awards 2022. See awards and recognition.

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