We’re proud to bring you the inaugural 2026 Dixon Talent Guide a sharp, insight-led look at what Melbourne’s workforce is really thinking, feeling and planning.
This year’s data reveals a market that is active, values-driven and increasingly selective. Flexibility, trust, inclusion and career growth are no longer nice-to-haves, they are shaping attraction, retention and movement across the board.
Inside the guide, you’ll find occupation-specific insights, salary benchmarks and practical perspectives from neurodiversity expert Aron Mercer.
If you’re hiring in government, education, not-for-profit or the broader corporate market, this guide will help you make smarter decisions in 2026.
What's inside the guide
- Why flexibility has become a retention essential not a perk
- What managers are still missing when it comes to inclusion and belonging
- 2026 salary benchmarks
- The workplace factors driving attraction, movement and retention
- What employees value most now, and it’s not surface-level perks
Download the 2026 Dixon Talent Guide.
Access the 2026 Dixon Talent Guide and make more confident hiring decisions in 2026.