About Us

The Corps services ex-serviceman and women and is recruiting the next generation of commissionaires.
The Corps of Commissionaires, 'The Corps' is an Australian institution. Founded with the motto 'loyalty, integrity, service', the Corps was established in England during 1859 by retired Captain Sir Edward Walter, to provide employment for former members of the armed services.

The Corps in Australia was started in 1946 as an organisation to locate work for returning veterans of the Second World War. The modern Corps accepts member from all services in the community, including Emergency services and Defence. In days gone by, it was the trusted guardian of our biggest companies and businesses throughout the country. We formally established ourselves in 1939 providing resettlement assistance to Australia’s military serving in the Second World War. Among its many roles, it provided ex-Diggers with jobs and upheld the motto: ‘loyalty, integrity, service’.

The Corps accepts members from all over Australia with its base in Melbourne. Its reputation is embodied through the actions of all its members and always holding the values of loyalty, integrity and service core to their hearts. Today this dynamic organisation continues to uphold a proud history and outstanding service whilst moving into a new era.