Atlassian cuts 1,600 roles in shift to an AI-first company
The ASX-listed software group is cutting about 10% of its workforce, including up to 500 Australian roles.
Atlassian is cutting about 1,600 roles globally, or roughly 10% of its workforce, as it restructures to become an “AI-first company”. Reporting cited approximately 480–500 affected roles in Australia.
The cuts, announced around March 2026, make Atlassian one of the more significant Australian-listed companies to link workforce reductions directly to AI adoption. The company’s move follows wider debate about whether AI will reduce headcount or mainly change employees’ tasks.
A September Xero study found that most Australian accounting firms did not expect AI to reduce their headcount, suggesting the impact remains uneven across industries and employers.
- Atlassian is cutting about 1,600 roles globally.
- The reductions represent roughly 10% of its workforce.
- Approximately 480–500 Australian roles are reportedly affected.
- The restructuring is intended to make Atlassian an “AI-first company”.
For employers: For an Australian employer planning an AI restructure, identify the work genuinely displaced before selecting roles for redundancy. Consult affected employees before decisions are final, assess suitable redeployment and retraining options, and ensure any redundancy is genuine and lawfully implemented.
Sources: No hiring if an AI can do the job: Staff at mining giant told · Xero study says AI unlikely to cut Australian jobs
General information for employers, not legal advice. Reporting summarised from the linked sources; confirm details with the primary source.