Government and defence careers offer the chance to work on issues with broad community impact—policy, service delivery, digital transformation, program management, intelligence and security, economics, communications, and more. Graduate programs in this space often stand out for structured development, meaningful work, and exposure to complex, real-world challenges.
The 2026 SEEK Grad Top100 Most Popular Government & Defence Employer Award recognises the government organisations students are most excited about – employers building strong pathways for early talent and offering the opportunity to contribute to outcomes that matter.
Congratulations to all finalists in the 2026 SEEK Grad Top100 Most Popular Government & Defence Employer Award.
2026 SEEK Grad Top100 Most Popular Government & Defence Employer Award Finalists
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Ampol |
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Glencore |
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Newmont |
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Rio Tinto |
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If you’re motivated by purpose, public impact and long-term development, these finalists are a great starting point for your graduate job research. More 2026 SEEK Grad Top100 finalist announcements are coming, with the winners to be announced at the 2026 SEEK Grad Top100 Awards in February.
About the SEEK Grad Top100 Graduate Employer Awards
 | SEEK Grad’s Top100 Graduate Employer Awards celebrate the most popular graduate employers in Australia by industry, including graduate and internship employers. The list is published annually in The Australian Financial Review - find out more about what it takes to be recognised as one of Australia’s top and most sought-after graduate employers here. |