EMPLOYMENT
TRADES
Right now Canberra is going through a ‘golden era’ of new development, with more than $2 billion in new construction projects underway. So it’s no surprise that people in the building trades are in high demand. The opportunities aren’t limited to the construction industry, though. Mechanics, chefs and hairdressers are also high on the list. An unemployment rate under 3% suggests that practically all areas of the labour market in the ACT are looking for workers.
Among the other highly sought-after trades positions in Canberra right now are: cooks, food tradespeople, florists, automotive supervisors, data communications technicians, electricians, electronic equipment tradespeople, electronic instrument tradespeople, furniture tradespeople, light technicians, refrigeration and air-conditioning mechanics, bricklayers, carpenter and joiners, painter and decorators, plumbers, project and contract managers, roof slaters and tilers, sheetmetal workers, solid plasterers, welders and tilers. Can’t see your trade here? Contact us anyway.
TESTIMONIAL
Michelle Kalozi - Hair Colourist
"Canberra has a lot to offer everyone"
I moved to Canberra when I was offered a position with a major cosmetic company as a colour technician and educator. Before I moved to Canberra I was living in Coogee, so I do miss the beach, but the South Coast is so much more beautiful, and not too far away.
Canberra to me is a big country town with all the amenities of a large city. It's growing and changing rapidly - it's changed a lot even since I've been here and I'm glad to be part of that. The lifestyle is much more relaxed, with great open roads and no major traffic jams, which makes it very easy to get around. Also, it's a much cleaner environment.
If you move to Canberra, give yourself time to adjust and accept the change. Once you meet some great friends you'll enjoy the experience. Plus Sydney is now only a short drive away!
