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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Finding your perfect job</h2>



<p>Canberra&#8217;s resilient economy is underpinned by a diverse employment market. We have the highest average income and lowest unemployment in the nation. Two in every three jobs in Canberra are in the private sector.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Secure employment</h2>



<p>Our resilient economy gives you a choice of secure employment options, in both the private and public sectors.</p>



<p>Private enterprise thrives here. We are home to multi-national corporations, keen to establish and grow their presence in Australia.&nbsp;More than 60% of our jobs, across more than 25,000 businesses, are with the private sector.</p>



<p>The ACT Government has identified a number of key growth industries.</p>



<ul><li>Renewable energy</li><li>Health and sport science</li><li>Innovation</li><li>Space science</li><li>Information technology and cyber security</li><li>Agricultural technology and environmental sciences</li></ul>



<p>Many occupations are in demand, including general clerks, sales assistants,&nbsp; child carers,&nbsp; contract, program and project administrators, and intelligence and policy analysts.</p>



<p>You can find private-sector jobs on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.seek.com.au/jobs/in-ACT" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">SEEK</a>.</p>



<p>Both the ACT and Federal Governments are large employers in Canberra. They regularly recruit for permanent, casual, contract and temporary opportunities. Public sector jobs can range from casual or semi-skilled positions, through to administration and professional employment, all the way to senior director roles.&nbsp;</p>



<p>You can find information about ACT Government jobs, including current vacancies, on the dedicated&nbsp;<a href="https://www.jobs.act.gov.au/home" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">jobs website</a>.</p>



<p>You can search for Canberra-based Federal Government roles, including graduate opportunities, on the Australian Public Service&#8217;s&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apsjobs.gov.au/s/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">jobs portal</a>.&nbsp;</p>



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<p>Canberra has the highest participation rate of volunteer work in Australia. It&#8217;s a great way to get involved in your community. You&#8217;ll meet new people and get hands-on work experience.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.volunteeringact.org.au/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Volunteering ACT</a>&nbsp;can connect you to opportunities that match your skills set and interests.</p>


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