Achieving a healthy work-life balance can be daunting, especially when genuine flexibility seems elusive. We’re here to unveil our top five Australian WORK180 Endorsed Employers, setting the benchmark for exceptional flexible and remote working policies.
At WORK180, we understand the intricate tapestry of professional life, and our mission is to guide you through this journey with empathy, support, and inspiration.
Join us in delving into these workplaces where flexibility isn’t just a buzzword but a fundamental aspect of their culture, allowing you to shape your career on your terms.
Benefits of working in a company with great flexible & remote working policies
Flexibility in the workplace has become more than a mere perk—it’s now recognised as a fundamental aspect that significantly contributes to employee well-being and organisational success.
Here are a few of the benefits you can expect from finding an employer with significant flexible & remote working policies:
- Reduced Commuting Stress: Remote work eliminates the need for daily commutes, saving you valuable time and reducing stress associated with transportation challenges, traffic, and long journeys.
- Customised Work Environment: Remote work allows you to create a personalised and comfortable workspace tailored to your preferences, contributing to increased job satisfaction and overall well-being.
- Improved Focus and Productivity: Working in a quiet and familiar environment can enhance focus and productivity by minimising distractions commonly found in traditional office settings.
- Better Work-Life Integration: Flexible and remote work options allow you to attend to personal matters without sacrificing work commitments.
- Increased Access to Job Opportunities: Remote work options open opportunities if you are geographically distant from a company’s location. This can be particularly helpful with the cost of living in certain regions.
- Flexible Health and Wellness Practices: You can more easily incorporate exercise, time to prepare healthy meals, and mental wellness breaks into your schedule.
How we calculate the best policies
Not only have all the employers we endorse on our website met our minimum standards to be there, but they also completed a detailed diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) survey that requests further information about the drivers we know are essential to improving DEI in the workplace. The result is a holistic and intersectional understanding of each company’s current DEI performance and employee offering.
The data helps us rank Endorsed Employers on the key metrics and benefits, like flexible and remote working policies, that job seekers should know about a company before they apply.
Which Endorsed Employers have the best flexible and remote working policies?
The data that makes up these rankings was correct as of 2 May 2025.
Edits and updates may have been made since then.
Check out our explore pages for the most up-to-date rankings.
1. Ericsson 
Telecommunications | 1,001-5,000 employees
Formalized policy related to flexible working arrangements in place.
Open to candidates discussing flexible working arrangements during an interview.
Flexible work options offered:
- Compressed working week available to all employees
- Flexible start and finish times available to all employees
- Job-sharing arrangements available to all employees
- Part-time contracts available to all employees
- Rostered days off available to all employees
- Time off in lieu of overtime available to all employees
- Work-from-anywhere (remote working) options available to all employees
- Work from anywhere (remote working) permanently available to all employees
3. Essential Energy
Mining, resources & energy | 1001-5000 employees
Formalised policy related to flexible working arrangements in place.
Open to candidates discussing flexible working arrangements during an interview.
Flexible work options offered:
- Compressed working week available to all employees
- Flexible start and finish times available to all employees
- Job sharing arrangements available to all employees
- Part-time contracts available to all employees
- Rostered days off available to all employees
- Time-off in lieu of overtime available to all employees
- Work from anywhere (remote working) options are role/team dependent
- Work from anywhere (remote working) permanently is role/team dependent.
3. Transgrid
Mining resources & energy | 1,001-5,000 employees
Formalized policy related to flexible working arrangements in place.
Open to candidates discussing flexible working arrangements during an interview.
Flexible work options offered:
- Compressed working week available to all employees
- Flexible start and finish times available to all employees
- Job sharing arrangements available to all employees
- Part-time contracts available to all employees
- Rostered days off available to all employees
- Time off in lieu of overtime available to all employees
- Work-from-anywhere (remote working) options available to all employees
- Work from anywhere (remote working) permanently available to some roles and teams.
4. Powerlink Queensland
Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services | 1,001-5,000 employees
- Formalized policy related to flexible working arrangements in place.
- Open to candidates discussing flexible working arrangements during an interview.
- Flexible work options offered:
- Compressed working week available to all employees
- Flexible start and finish times available to all employees
- Job sharing arrangements available to all employees
- Part-time contracts available to all employees
- Rostered days off available to all employees
- Time off in lieu of overtime available to all employees
- Work-from-anywhere (remote working) options are role/team dependent
- Work from anywhere (remote working) permanently is role/team dependent.
5. Populous
Architecture & design | 101-250 employees
Formalized policy related to flexible working arrangements in place.
Open to candidates discussing flexible working arrangements during an interview.
Flexible work options offered:
- Compressed working week available to all employees
- Flexible start and finish times available to all employees
- Job sharing arrangements available based on role/team
- Part-time contracts available to all employees
- Rostered days off available to all employees
- Time off in lieu of overtime available to all employees
- Work-from-anywhere (remote working) options available to all employees
- Work from anywhere (remote working) permanently is role/team dependent
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