An organisation that does not walk the talk - Anonymous employee Aware Super Employee Review

1.0
31 Mar 2025
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

The utopian bubble they present to pretend they are awesome. Flexible work within arbitrary conditions Menopause leave Hybrid work Tea/coffee and fruit and cookies provided Some celebrations with food days

Cons

A lot wrong at Aware as it’s a facade and the real culture is a “yes” toxic culture where if you say ‘yes’ you get valued, promoted and recognition. The core values they breathe are never followed i.e. lead bravely, care deeply. The people team care only for the organisation and are extremely rigid and unsupportive. The mid to senior-level managers, all buttering up their heads of, execs and constantly managing up. No regard for mental health and no regard for hardwork. Poor performance & mediocrity is rewarded where as loyal hardworking people cast away. They keep hiring from Link and the culture is toxic with back and side stabbing rampant. A lot of poor people leaders and promotions only occur within the leadership circuit which is already poor with a bunch of undeserving individuals. Aware also pays below market rate and there is no transparent with REMs and ranges. The recent employee surveys depict that no one feels appreciated, there is no growth opportunities and most will leave within 2 years. They use the word agile and nimble to promote a ‘yes’ culture but fail to see why someone might say no and such the belonging to Aware culture has been wiped clean. Those lazy, poor performers have learnt that all they need to do is pretend, suck up and they profit.

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1.0
8 May 2026
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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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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

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