EMPLOYMENT
PROFESSIONAL
As well as excellent opportunities in the Australian and ACT Governments, Canberra has a thriving private sector, with over 20, 000 businesses servicing the region. There are currently good positions available at all levels in both government and non-government enterprises. What’s more, if you’re keen to work for yourself, the ACT Government has an extensive range of support programs to help you get your new business started. Visit Business and Industry Development for more information.
At present, in the ACT, the most sought after professional skill categories are accountants, health and allied health professionals and IT workers. There is also a high demand for people in the caring professions. Here are just some of the areas looking for qualified people: architects, building estimators and inspectors, chefs, community services, child care coordinators, corrective services officers, computer professionals, dentists and dentist technicians, engineers, environmental workers, human resource managers, nurses and midwifes, pharmacists, planners, public relations officers, radiographers, recreation officers, policy analysts and managers, occupational health and safety officers, surveyors, systems managers and programmers, vocational trainers, network technicians, and many more.
TESTIMONIAL
Hugh Chalmers - Partner in a Law Firm
"Many of my perceptions were out of date and wrong"
In Canberra I have found a strong private sector with a strong focus on innovation, commercial business and export. I work in a large commercial law firm and have a busy and interesting commercial practice solely comprised of businesses and individuals. Having one level of government and the size of the economic community often leads to more accessible and responsive government.
One of the first things I noticed was that people who come to Canberra (often against their inclination) like it and stay. There is also very strong community loyalty (not just for sporting teams). I arrived shortly before the 2003 bushfires and saw the immediate response of all parts of the community.
I have also enjoyed the benefits of living in the Capital region with its wineries, craft and cultural institutions, real Farmers Market every Saturday and proximity to the snow and the South Coast.
