Shape a life in Canberra

This city is full of long-term residents who were ‘just moving here for a year or two’. They fell in love with the Canberran lifestyle, and found they couldn’t go back.

Go after what matters

More time to chase the things that light you up. Deepen your grip on the world. Follow your curiosity. Make your mark and build a life you love.

Room to come to life

Drop the endless rushing. Build a strong career with plenty of time left over for all the things you’ve been deferring.

There's a place for you here

Connect into our welcoming community. We band together. We listen. We include and nurture and cheer you on. And we’ve always got your back.

Work in Canberra

“What Lachlan's move can teach you about Canberra”

Lachlan — actor and teacher

A CAREER THAT ENERGISES YOU

Career-wise, Canberra connects you. There have always been public sector jobs here, but you’ll find Canberra’s private employment scene exploding with fresh opportunities in business and hospitality, education, medicine, science, trades and more.

Jobs in Canberra

Here, there are fewer degrees of separation between you and the people making strides on the world stage. Tap into their knowledge and guidance.

Why work in Canberra

Canberra’s top-notch work opportunities are just the start of the story. You’ll find more time here to shape a fulfilling life beyond work.

Skilled Migration Program

Many of our migrants make Canberra their permanent home. With a valid visa, we’ll welcome you here, give you career opportunities and offer a beautiful, relaxed and safe lifestyle.

The Canberra life

Life is easy here. Enjoy the best of city living but still have room to move.

Work in Canberra

“A funny thing happened on the way back to Canberra”

Caitlin — owner of Empowered Electrical Solutions and comedian

SPEND A WEEKEND HERE

Perhaps you’ve visited ‘the capital’ before. Maybe it was a school trip, or for work a while ago. It's a bigger step to apply for a job and think of moving here. Spend a weekend in Canberra and experience the city for what it is today.

Design your weekend

Start by exploring Ngunnawal cultural sites, stop in at a museum or gallery, then take a track through our iconic natural setting.

VISIT CANBERRA

Explore what's on offer

Canberra's events offer something for all interests, including art, food and wine, performances, music, markets and sport.

EVENTS ACT

Guides to Help you plan

Find out what there is to see and do with Canberra's neighbourhood, seasonal and experience guides.

VISIT CANBERRA

MORE THAN A JOB DESCRIPTION

When you work in Canberra, things are just easier. Once you've designed a career and a life that feels meaningful and frees your calendar for more of the fun stuff - you’ll never go back.

Employee Benefits

As a worker in Australia, you’re entitled to employment benefits and fair, safe working conditions.

Things to see and do

There’s always something happening in Canberra – from community markets and weekend sport to special events and festivals.

Work in Canberra

“Each afternoon, when April clocks off from her leadership role in corporate communications, she transforms into Act Two of her professional life.”

April — corporate communications manager and fat positivity advocate

Careers in Canberra

There are mentors in any city, but here they’re more accessible. Bump into a Rhodes scholar at a backyard BBQ. Grab a coffee with a leading academic or entrepreneur. Let our business community connect you with people who can elevate your success.

Teaching

Teachers quickly find their community here. Canberrans value life-long learning and the contribution teachers make to our city.

ACT EDUCATION

Health

You love caring for other people. Canberra loves caring for you. Be part of a healthcare service in a city that values wellbeing, pioneers medical research and respects healthcare workers.

CANBERRA HEALTH SERVICES

ACT Government

See your work impact your family, neighbours and friends. Be a park ranger, teacher, bus driver or environmental scientist. Throw yourself into horticulture, event management, social work and more.

ACT GOVERNMENT JOBS

Construction and Trade

Tradies are never short of work here. Canberra is in a state of urban and civic growth and renewal. Building projects are flourishing across the city, suburbs and in nearby towns.

SEEK

Hospitality

Every week there's something new on the scene here. Canberra’s hospo community is smart, inventive and supportive. We’re willing to teach if you’re willing to learn.

SEEK

ICT and Cyber Security

There’s a reason Canberra is chosen as a test-bed for emerging tech. Innovation flourishes in a city that is itself young and new.

SEEK

Renewable energy

Live a greener life while working in a centre for renewable energy and niche cleantech solutions. Canberra is leading the way on transitioning to a low-carbon economy.

SEEK

Work in Canberra

Work in Canberra

Shape a life in Canberra

Go after what matters

Room to come to life

There's a place for you here

A CAREER THAT ENERGISES YOU

Jobs in Canberra

Why work in Canberra

Skilled Migration Program

The Canberra life

SPEND A WEEKEND HERE

Design your weekend

Explore what's on offer

Guides to Help you plan

MORE THAN A JOB DESCRIPTION

Employee Benefits

Things to see and do

Careers in Canberra

Teaching

Health

ACT Government

Construction and Trade

Hospitality

ICT and Cyber Security

Renewable energy

ARE YOU AN EMPLOYER LOOKING TO ATTRACT TALENT TO CANBERRA?

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