Learn more about the current Australian Call Centre Award Rates including job classifications, penalty rates, average salaries and bonuses.
🏆 Contact Centre CX Score
Best Call Centres in Australia - Q3 2026
Industry AVE59.1%
Colour Legend
- 91+
- Outstanding
- 76–90
- Exceeds Standards
- 61–75
- Meets Standards
- 45–60
- Below Standard
- <45
- Poor
Ratings are based on the ACXPA Contact Centre CX Standards >
📞 Accessibility Leaderboard
Best Call Centres in Australia - Q3 2026
Industry AVE68.8%
Colour Legend
- 91+
- Outstanding
- 76–90
- Exceeds Standards
- 61–75
- Meets Standards
- 45–60
- Below Standard
- <45
- Poor
Ratings are based on the ACXPA Contact Centre CX Standards >
Latest Articles

2026 Australian Contact Centre Best Practice Report
The 2026 Contact Centre Best Practice Report: AI automation and self-service, observability, attrition, team leaders, rankings and salaries.Read article »
Customer Service Best Practices for Medical & Health Practices
33 customer service best practices for medical practices, covering the phone, reception, delays, complaints and what leading practices do differently.Read article »
❤️ Agent Mastery Leaderboard
Leaders by Sector - Q3 2026
Industry AVE56.7%
Colour Legend
- 91+
- Outstanding
- 76–90
- Exceeds Standards
- 61–75
- Meets Standards
- 45–60
- Below Standard
- <45
- Poor
Ratings are based on the ACXPA Contact Centre CX Standards >
Latest Glossary Terms

Value Demand
Value demand is customer contact the business exists to serve — people wanting to buy, change, ask or get help, rather than chase a failure.Read More »
Next Issue Avoidance
Next Issue Avoidance is resolving a customer's likely next problem during their current contact, to prevent a repeat contact.Read More »
Upcoming Courses & Events
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CX Roundtable
CX leaders and practitioners talk through what's really working, live and unscripted.View event > -
Reception Foundations
Lift reception and front desk service across face-to-face, phone and email in this 2 × 3-hour live online course with Simon Blair, Tuesday 10 and Wednesday 11 November 2026.View event > -
Open Mic with Justin
Like having Justin Tippett on call every fortnight. Bring any question, off the record.View event >







