With an outstanding 92.6% of employers reporting positive overall satisfaction with ACU graduates, this represents another significant milestone for the university. It follows strong outcomes in the 2024 Student Experience Survey (SES) for undergraduate satisfaction and a 10-year high for postgraduate overall satisfaction.
ACU Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education) Professor Tania Broadley said the recognition is a testament to the dedication and expertise of ACU staff.
“Being ranked number one for employer satisfaction, two years in a row, reflects our strong focus on preparing graduates for success. Our staff work closely with community and industry to ensure our students develop the skills, experience, and confidence employers value.”
The result reinforces ACU’s position as a national leader in employability and sustained success in preparing graduates who meet the needs of employers and perform strongly in the workplace.
This milestone reflects ACU’s long-standing focus on delivering industry-aligned courses and work-integrated learning to build strong employer and community partnerships, preparing graduates who embody ACU’s value-led mission.
For reference:
| ESS Focus Area | ACU score (% positive) |
National Rank (out of 40 universities) |
| Foundation Skills | 95.6 | 3rd |
| Adaptive Skills | 91.1 | 7th |
| Collaborative Skills | 89.4 | 10th |
| Technical Skills | 96.0 | 2nd |
| Eployability Skills | 85.8 | Equal 17th |
| Overall Satisfaction | 92.6 | 1st |
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