WANT to be happy at work? You have a better chance of being so in the private sector.
You also likely value jobs more and put a greater emphasis on quality of life than the 16-plus per cent of Aussie workers who are public servants. 
The findings shine a new light on our work culture and the different groups within it.
They come from the 2016 National Values Assessment, which unveils the values and behaviours Australians want to see in general society and the organisations that employ them, as well as the problems they see currently.
Jobs are a massive concern for all Aussies, even more so than when the survey was last taken, in 2009 - despite that being a year after the global financial crisis.
Employment opportunities are now the fourth most desired cultural value, up from number nine.
Back in the workplace, the survey has interesting insights for both employees and bosses, especially those looking to change jobs or hire workers.
Among the highlights, it shows jobs are also more highly valued by new arrivals than those born in Australia. They also care less about home/work balance, as do older workers.
Overall, home/work balance is the most desired organisational value for those under 30, but dips once past 40.
Similarly, quality of life becomes increasingly important as people approach 40 then fades as a priority. It is the 10th most desired value for those 20 and under, eighth for ages 21 to 30, and fifth for ages for 31 to 40. It is not in the top 10 values for those over 40.The survey was taken by the prestigious Barrett Values Centre as part of My Big Idea.