Time to look at Australia’s Top 75 Graduate Employers for 2026 as voted by Graduates. TopGraduateEmployers.com compiles this list every year, and we’ve selected our top 10 picks.
These organisations have been judged by graduates like you. Over 3,200 first-year graduates rated their employers on a whole range of criteria from orientation programs and management support to company culture and career progression. If you want to take a deep dive, you can check out the full list at their website.
1. CyberCX
Technology
Are you feeling up to the challenge of keeping the digital economy safe? CyberCX is a leader in professional cyber security and cloud services across Australia and New Zealand. The company works with private and public sector organisations helping to navigate cyber risk, respond to incidents and build resilience.
Locations: Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Hobart, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney, Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington
Roles for graduates: Cyber security associates across disciplines, including strategy and consulting, penetration testing, cloud computing, digital forensics, education and training, cyber intelligence and more
2. Atlassian
Technology
Atlassian is one of the front-runners when it comes to large graduate employers as voted by graduates. Its collaboration tools are used by companies around the world, and it’s known for being flexible on where employees work.
Location: Recruiting across Australia and New Zealand
Roles for graduates: Software Engineering, Product Management, Design, Analytics, Workplace Technology
3. Water Corporation
Engineering, Science
Water Corporation is Western Australia’s main supplier of water, wastewater, drainage and bulk irrigation services. They’re looking for new engineers and data scientists to help create a sustainable future for the state.
The Water Corporation has a two-year structured graduate program supported by managers and discipline specialists. They’re aiming to give graduates a well-rounded experience relevant to their degree with opportunities for professional accreditation. Look out for intakes in August or February.
Locations: Perth, Karratha, Northam, Albany, Bunbury
Roles: Engineering, Data Science
4. Allianz
Maths
Allianz is consistently ranked as the world’s number 1 insurance brand. The company is known for its culture of lifelong learning, development and global mobility.
Interested in their graduate program? Allianz is looking for grads keen to jump-start their career, disrupt the insurance industry and shape a better future. If that sounds like you, check out their two-year program based in Sydney.
Location: Sydney
Roles for graduates: General Insurance Leadership, Actuarial, Accounting, Data Analytics
5. AECOM
Engineering, Science
AECOM is the world’s leading infrastructure consulting firm. With a strong focus on building a sustainable and resilient future, AECOM helps solve problems in water, environment, energy, transportation and more. They’re in the business of connecting smart people who love what they do, in an environment that celebrates innovation and impact.
Location: Various locations Australia-wide, including regional.
Roles for graduates: Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Landscape Architecture, Project Management, Environmental Science
6. carsales.com
Technology
You might be surprised to learn that carsales.com is one of Australia’s largest tech companies. They’re a global leader in digital marketplaces, with expertise in connecting buyers and sellers of auto products. The company combines the benefits of a big tech company (growth, security and resources) with smaller organisation vibes (agility, opportunity and autonomy).
Location: Office, hybrid, or remote
Roles for graduates: Software Engineering, Product Management, Data Analytics, Design, Sales, Media and Advertising, Researchers, Customer, Content Producers, Finance, Photography, Marketing, Legal, People and Culture
7. Rabobank
Maths, Technology
Rabobank is one of the world’s largest food and agribusiness banks established by farmers, for farmers. They are helping clients to grow their businesses sustainably.
As part of their grad program, you’d be supporting local communities, and ensuring profits are invested back into helping people grow a better world. There’s plenty of opportunity for travel with a head office in Sydney, 60 branches around the country, or even an international rotation to their global head office in the Netherlands!
Location: Across Australia including regional and rural locations
Roles for graduates: Rural Banking, Business Transformation, Technology, Banking Operations, Risk Management, Finance, Legal, Sustainability
8. Department of the Treasury
Maths
The Treasury provides advice to the Australian Government on economic and fiscal issues. If you’ve ever wanted to really know where Australia’s headed, this is the place for you! Treasury predicts what could happen if different laws and policies are enacted, as well as keeping an eye on wider trends and shocks affecting Australia and the world.
Location: Canberra
Roles for graduates: Economics, Data and Statistics, Mathematics, Business and Commerce, Finance
9. nbn
Technology, Engineering
nbn is the digital backbone of Australia, creating a network that cris-crosses the country and that allows internet companies to provide reasonably priced broadband. It’s a Government Business Enterprise, so it straddles both worlds. It has great options both in the office and in the field, Australia-wide.
Locations: All capital cities
Roles for graduates: Network Engineering, Software Engineering, Data Analytics, Cyber Security, Telecommunications Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering
10. Leidos Australia
Engineering, Maths
Leidos is a company working across some of the world’s toughest challenges. It supports a range of areas, including government, intelligence, aviation, defence, border protection and health. The company’s mission is to make the world safer, healthier, and more efficient through technology, engineering, and science. In their grad program, you’ll be connected to Leidos Australia’s 2,000 local experts and its network of partners.
Locations: Melbourne, Canberra
Roles: Software Engineer, Systems Engineer, Systems Administrator, Cyber Analyst, Project Coordinator, Business Analyst, Finance Analyst
