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LinkedIn's 2018 top 25 companies in Australia - The ranking was analysed by LinkedIn to find what Australian professionals are looking for in companies.

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LinkedIn's 2018 top 25 companies in Australia - The metrics used to determine this list include: engagement with the company, interest in its employees, job demand, and employee retention.

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LinkedIn's 2018 top 25 companies in Australia - This is the third year LinkedIn has released the Top Companies list to attract the talent of employers and employees.

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LinkedIn's 2018 top 25 companies in Australia - According to LinkedIn, this is the only list of its kind. LinkedIn has excluded itself, and their parent company, Microsoft, from all LinkedIn lists.

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25. Laing O'Rourke - With many international clients and projects, there are opportunities for travel. This is a major incentive for Australian professionals to join their team. 

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24. Dell Technologies - Dell Technologies has a flexible work program that allows employees to work when and where is most productive for them. It operates in 180 countries with 140,000 employees.

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23. Aurecon - Aurecon was involved in providing full structural engineering consultancy of the Macau Eiffel Tower. Aurecon is committed to ethical sustainability in all its projects.

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22. Wesfarmers - Wesfarmers prides itself on its commitment to culture and diversity. In 2017, its Reconciliation Action Plan held over 800 NAIDOC Week activities, as well as cultural awareness training.

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21. Optus - Optus has a range of benefits and perks for employees. At its Macquarie Park campus there are cafes, a multi-sport facility, a gym, and on-site health services.

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20. Virgin Australia - Employee loyalty of 15 consecutive years earns lifetime travel benefits for employees, their spouse, and their children.

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19. Rio Tinto - Rio Tinto has a high focus on safety. This includes domestic violence support, with additional leave and safety plans if necessary.

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18. Accenture - In 2017, Accenture spent almost $1 billion on instruction and professional development to ensure employees were up-to-date with cloud, robotics, and A.I.

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17. Oracle - Oracle focuses on being inclusive, diverse, and equal. They also have offices all around the globe, giving employees the chance to travel.

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16. Origin Energy - Origin Energy provides many perks, including an employee referral program, and flexible work.

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15. ANZ - ANZ is dedicated to empowering everyone. This includes training for Indigenous VCE/HSC students and a reconciliation program.

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14. Qantas - Qantas is a strong supporter of the LGBTQI+ community. As an airline, it provides much opportunity to travel.

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13. Telstra - Telstra promises that all roles can be flexible, with the understanding that everyone has different needs and responsibilities.

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12. Downer - Downer has a strong focus on increasing womens' interest in construction.

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11. BHP Billiton - BHP Billiton gives employees the opportunity to live and work in some of the world's most unique and dynamic environments.

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10. EY - Staff members not only receive amazing benefits, but fun job titles like Robot Warriors or Cyber Ninjas.

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9. National Australia Bank - NAB is an employer that aims to be all-inclusive where possible, including being accessible for people with disabilities.

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8. Lendlease - Lendlease has major construction projects such the ANZ builing, and with their strong team they plan on completing many projects in the near future.

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7. Macquarie Group - Macquaire Group is a Platinum Partner of Heads Over Heels, a program that provides women entrepreneurs with access to strategic networks.

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6. CIMIC Group - CIMIC Group believes it's important to have a focus on age equality, as well as diversity.

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5. Westpac Group - Westpas Group provides its employees with great benefits, including flexible work places and times.

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4. KPMG Australia - KPMG Australia believes that health and wellness is an important part of living a happy life and being productive at work.

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3. Deloitte Australia - Deloitte Australia offers internships, trainee-ships, and graduate positions to prepare and inform students for a future in the industry.

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2. Commonwealth Bank - Commonwealth Bank prides itself on gender equality. 57.8% of the bank's workforce is female and 44.4% of that is at manager level and above.

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1. PwC Australia - PwC Australia has benefits including travel, training, flexible leave, and a priority on wellness.

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