Our city offers an outstanding quality of life to those who move here. Canberra is welcoming, progressive, active and family-friendly, with one of the highest standards of living in Australia.

If you’re looking to attract employees to Canberra, here are some ideas on how to promote work and life in our city to potential candidates.

Benefits of living in Canberra

Balance and wellbeing underpin our quality of life in Canberra. Living here is easy.

Nature is your neighbour, with over half our territory as protected nature reserve. Enjoy an easy commute, and reclaim your time for your family, friends and relaxation. We’re a city of neighbourhoods, where short journeys can take you to work, a sporting event, or a quiet bush spot to recharge.

Our vibrant arts and cultural scene offers a feast for the senses that you can dip into – and out of – as you like. At a time when the way we live and work is changing, Canberra offers an exceptional lifestyle.

We’re progressive and forward-thinking

Canberra is recognised as a progressive, sustainable, and innovative city where a healthier, smarter future is possible.

We’re leading the nation on climate action, delivering on our commitment to net-zero and renewable energy.

We have an open-minded, educated population. We’re culturally inclusive and we welcome diversity. In fact, we’re an accredited Advanced Welcoming City, one of only 13 locations globally and only the second in Australia.

You can make your mark here

Our world-class education institutes attract the brightest minds, making for a highly skilled and motivated future workforce. People know they can have an impact here, making Canberra an attractive destination for global talent.

Canberra is a testing ground for ideas, we embrace the new. With more people choosing Canberra to work and study, we have a diverse talent pool with the knowledge, skills, and creativity to make a difference.

You can grow your network quickly, find like-minded people and build enduring partnerships to solve problems. Many of our best ideas come when smart, driven people connect across sectors.

We value your ideas, not your status. People come from all over Australia and the world to build their future here. Follow your curiosity and build a life you love.

Showcase Canberra at its best

Here you’ll find the images, videos and guidance you need to promote living and working in Canberra.

Canberra.com.au

This website is Canberra’s digital gateway. The Live section gives an overview of our lifestyle to help candidates get a feel for our city.

We Are CBR – Instagram

This channel showcases the Canberra lifestyle – products, places and experiences – at its best, from the perspective of those who already call Canberra home.

Traveller information

Share our Traveller Information pages and encourage candidates to come and experience the city in person. There are overviews of Canberra’s neighbourhoods, cycle maps and helpful city guides for ideas on what to see and do while here.

Digital Toolkit

For even more resources, register to access promotional materials via our Digital Toolkit.