Sydney-born Jedinak, 30, will lead the Socceroos in the AFC Asian Cup final against Korea Republic in Sydney on Saturday.
Jedinak is also captain of the Crystal Palace club that plays in the high-profile English Premier League.
Whenever he dons the Eagles' claret and blue he is watched by millions of people around the world yet he said there is no greater buzz a player can get than by playing for his country.
"Australia is where it all started for me," Jedinak said.
"It is the country of my birth, this is where I grew up. You're representing an entire nation not just a club.
"Growing up playing and watching football as a youngster in Australia, you would have to a privileged person to be in the position of representing a whole country.
"You know, that should never be taken for granted.
"You always have to have that at the back of your mind: it's an honour and you should not be given to you for the sake of it. It is something you have to earn.
"That's something I've always taken not only in my club football but as long as I can remember: playing for the national team it's got to be that mentality."
Jedinak said he was thrilled to be taking part in one of the biggest matches of his career.
"Home final in your home city ... this has got to be number one, doesn't it," he said.
"Being the host nation it is great to get to the final game."
