survey of workers has also revealed working for government departments - long considered an easy ride - are among the jobs people would most like to have .
the department of immigration ranked third in the survey , while the department of defence and the department of health were also named in the top ten places australians would like to work .
virgin , the second-largest airline in the country , was reportedly handed the accolade for its ` pleasant working atmosphere , a good work-life balance and strong management ' .