Several major industries power the Australian economy, such as financial services, healthcare and mining, to name a few. Much of the country’s healthcare innovation comes from Melbourne and the city’s thriving biotech and medicine sector. Learn about some of the top companies in Melbourne that span industries across the board.
Top Companies in Melbourne
- General Motors
- Bupa
- Zeller
- Medmate
- Cynch Security
Companies in Melbourne
Melbourne-based Afterpay is a buy now, pay later service that allows customers to pay for purchases over time. The service differs from a traditional layaway program in that merchants and retailers receive full payment immediately. Afterpay has six locations around the world and employs more than 1,300 people.
Moderna’s mRNA medicine technology is most recognized in its Covid-19 vaccine, but it also develops and produces an RSV vaccine and has more than 35 treatment and vaccine projects in clinical trials. In late 2024, Moderna opened Australia’s first large-scale mRNA manufacturing facility in Melbourne at Monash University’s Technology Precinct.
Bupa is a healthcare company offering health insurance and care through clinics, digital services, hospitals, dental centers and senior care facilities. The company’s digital solution, Blua, allows customers to access services like wellbeing plans, remote health monitoring and appointment scheduling. Bupa aims to help people live longer, healthier and happier lives.
Medmate is an online platform offering multiple virtual healthcare and wellbeing services. It works to provide affordable care for various health conditions and keep patients healthy between their regularly scheduled doctor appointments. Medmate’s offerings include telehealth services, prescription delivery, clinician-led weight loss treatments and more.
Multinational pharmaceutical and biotechnology company GSK maintains a manufacturing facility in Boronia, on the outskirts of Melbourne. The site is the world’s largest producer of sterile and non-sterile liquid products using blow-fill-seal technology. GSK is based in the UK and employs more than 70,000 people worldwide.
Rapid7 provides cybersecurity solutions to more than 11,000 global customers. Its services include security information and event management, application security and managed threat detection and response. Rapid7 is headquartered in the United States, with additional offices in Melbourne, Reading, Belfast and Prague.
Siemens makes technologies for more resource-efficient factories, smarter buildings and resilient supply chains. It is the fifth largest conglomerate in the world, offering products and services that range from power generation to mobility solutions for railroads to cybersecurity and medical devices. Siemens operates a Siemens Mobility facility in Port Melbourne, where it manufactures rail infrastructure equipment.
Toll Group is a logistics company providing end-to-end supply chain and transportation solutions. It has more than 20,000 customers around the world and operates 500 locations. Toll Group began in Australia in 1888, and Melbourne remains one of its dual headquarters locations, alongside an office in Singapore.
Cynch Security is a cybersecurity company that leverages automation to help businesses measure, build and maintain cyber fitness. Its SaaS platform grants members access to various cybersecurity products, plain language advice and training, risk assessment and prioritization tools. Cynch Security provides solutions custom-tailored for supply chains and small businesses.
Fintech company CSC provides business, legal, tax and digital brand services to companies around the world. It serves 90 percent of the Fortune 500 companies and more than 10,000 law firms. CSC has two Australian offices, in Sydney and Melbourne.
GM is an automotive manufacturer with more than 165,000 employees across six continents. The company operates brands, including Chevrolet, GMC, Cadillac and GMC, as it works to contribute to a clean, safe and equitable world. GM also works to design vehicles that will help the world collectively achieve a carbon-neutral future.
Trustpilot is an open review platform that has accumulated more than 300 million reviews and 67 million monthly active users since its founding in 2007. Businesses can collect customer reviews and pay for additional features like advanced analytics and marketing features. Trustpilot is based in Amsterdam with additional locations in Melbourne, Edinburgh, London, Hamburg, London and New York.
Global analytics company Experian is a consumer credit reporting agency. It offers credit reporting, fraud prevention, decision analytics, financial education, market insights and debt management services. Experian has been operating in Australia for more than 30 years, and has offices in both Sydney and Melbourne.
ServiceNow provides cloud-based, AI-powered business software. Its platform helps companies build digital workflows, automate routine tasks, manage data, and connect all business functions, including customer service, HR and security. ServiceNow has an office in Melbourne on Collins Street.
In 2024, Amazon Web Services worked with Melbourne Water to help the utility service predict water quality issues and give customers the opportunity to be proactive about water shortages. The cloud computing company offers a low-cost infrastructure platform that powers hundreds of thousands of businesses in 190 countries. Amazon Web Services operates the AWS Builder Studio in Melbourne, an office and collaboration space on Collins Street.
Zeller offers businesses an integrated solution for financial services payments. Its product incorporates electronic payment systems, invoicing, transaction accounts and debit cards. Zeller serves small, medium and large size businesses with an array of tools and services designed to help them accelerate their cash flow.
Udemy’s online learning platform has helped 75 million users and 17,000 organizations skill up, satisfy their curiosity and streamline their corporate training. Its self-paced courses include topics ranging from data science to emotional intelligence. Udemy operates a regional business hub in Melbourne that supports the company’s growth across the Asia-Pacific region.
Cloud-based work productivity platform monday.com helps teams work together on project management, task tracking and marketing. More than 225,000 customers use the company’s software, including businesses like Coca-Cola, Canva and Glossier. Monday.com’s Melbourne office on Flinders Street hosts the company’s annual Elevate conference, offering business highlights and professional development.
Megaphone’s digital marketing services include SEO services, Google and Meta ads, email marketing and holistic business growth strategies. Its clients include Puma, Make-A-Wish Foundation, Southern Comfort and lululemon. Megaphone is based in Melbourne and employs more than 100 people.
Online design platform Canva is a free-to-use graphic design tool. Users can create social media posts and presentations, design posters and pamphlets and edit photos and videos. Canva is headquartered in Sydney and has an additional Australian location in Melbourne. The company employs more than 5,000 people worldwide.
