Ranking
Australia's Best Employers 2026
Statista and TIME proudly present the second edition of the Australia's Best Employers 2026 award, recognizing the top 300 employers in Australia based on an independent study of part-time and full-time employees from companies and institutions with at least 200 employees locally. The ranking was determined through online access panel applications published by Statista and TIME.
- Based on a clear and detailed methodology
- Segmented by industry
- Created in cooperation with TIME
Ranking Details
Australia's Best Employers 2026
The companies in the table below have been awarded the “Australia's Best Employers 2026” award by Statista and TIME.
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Project Details
About the project
First published in 2025, the second edition of Australia’s Best Employers 2026 was created using feedback from professionals throughout the nation and a detailed methodology to evaluate companies. Feedback was gathered from a survey conducted via several online access panels, providing a representative sample of Australia’s workforce. Respondents were asked to evaluate both their own employer and other employers in their industry. The data was then analyzed using a proven scoring model to rank the highest-rated employer brands, with additional evaluations at demographic and industry levels to provide insights into the Australian labor market.
To be considered for the ranking, companies (or their subsidiaries) had to have some degree of operations or employment activity in Australia with at least 200 employees. The final list recognizes the top 300 employers, grouped according to 27 industries.
Scoring
How are Australia’s best employers scored?
Our scoring model is based on company evaluations collected through independent surveys. Each employer’s final score is calculated as a weighted combination of a direct score, which accounts for 60%, and an indirect score, which accounts for 40%. The combined score is used to rank companies in the final list.
Direct score
The direct score reflects employees’ willingness to recommend their own employer. It makes up 60% of the final score for each employer. Respondents rate, on a scale from 0 to 10, how likely they are to recommend their company to friends or family, where 0 means “not at all likely” and 10 means “extremely likely.”
Indirect score
The indirect score captures the perceptions of employers beyond one’s own workplace. It makes up 40% of the final score for each employer. Based on the respondent’s industry, participants are shown a selection of relevant companies and can indicate whether they would recommend or advise against working for them. This provides an external view of each employer’s reputation within its sector.
METHODOLOGY
How we work
Learn about our general approach to creating employer rankings. Further details about how the ranking was created can be found in the Australia's Best Employers 2026 methodology.
01 Concept
For our employment projects, we evaluate and rank the world’s leading employers, highlighting organizations that excel in fostering positive work environments and sustainable growth. Our rankings help job seekers make informed career choices while providing companies with a benchmark to assess their standing in the global job market.
02 Data Collection
For data collection, our team of analysts creates detailed online questionnaires that ask survey participants about work-related topics. By working with leading online access panels worldwide, suitable participants are identified and surveyed independently of potentially awarded employer brands. Survey responses are then checked for quality and validity (interview length, variances, inconsistencies) and sorted accordingly.
03 Evaluation
To evaluate the data, we apply a scoring model that combines direct feedback on the participants’ own employers with indirect feedback on other employers within their professional fields.
04 Quality Assurance
For each potential award-winning employer, company information is researched and eligibility for the list is confirmed. This step serves as quality assurance and is presented as information in the publication.
Partnership
Our media partner
TIME is a global media brand built on 100 years of unparalleled trust and authority, with an audience of more than 100 million people worldwide across its platforms. The team at TIME is collaborative, innovative and committed to TIME’s mission of informing, guiding and engaging our audience with groundbreaking journalism, immersive experiences and live events.
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Disclaimer - The rankings presented here include only institutions within the defined scope of the respective project. An institution’s inclusion in the ranking reflects positive recognition according to the applied methodology and the data available at the time of compilation. The results reflect the status at the time of data collection and are therefore time-bound. The rankings are not intended to serve as the sole basis for decision-making, and any reliance is at the user’s own risk. They should be considered alongside other sources and, where appropriate, independently verified. No representation is made, and no inference shall be drawn, regarding the quality of institutions not included in the rankings.