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The Capricorn Coast and Rockhampton region has more than 8,000 registered businesses operating in the region supporting approximately 64,000 people in the labour force.
With career openings across a variety of industries from health to education, construction to public safety, retail and mining, our region offers you your next BIG opportunity.
Use the online Work in Central Queensland platform to search for career and employment opportunities across the Capricorn Coast and Rockhampton region in Central Queensland.
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Trending industries
As a major centre for the surrounding region, the Capricorn Coast and Rockhampton’s major industries include health care and social assistance, retail and education and training, providing strong and steady employment for locals.
With major projects under construction across the region and the resources industry on our doorstep, industries that are trending in our region include:
Construction and Infrastructure
Construction is one of the region’s trending industries and now is the time to gain or upgrade your skills or start you job search here.
At the 2016 Census, construction was the fifth largest employing industry in Central Queensland.
Defence: Supply Chain Industry
The Shoalwater Bay Training Area, approximately 80 kilometres north of Rockhampton, is the Australian Defence Force’s primary training area for the conduct of large-scale, joint-force military training exercises. Local businesses will have opportunities to seek work across a range of areas under the ASMTI, including construction, logistics and technical support.
Education and Training
Education and Training is one of the Central Queensland’s trending industries and now is the time to gain or upgrade your skills or start you job search here. This industry exhibits consistent, strong growth. Across the region, jobs in schools range from one-teacher primary schools to campuses with more than 1000 students. Whether you are seeking to work in the public or private sector, the region has a variety of job positions available across a wide range of facilities.
Government & Public Safety
Jobs in government are a significant proportion of all employment from education and health to public safety and waste management.
The Capricornia Correctional Centre, located 20 kilometres north of Rockhampton, is part of the State Government’s Queensland Corrective Services (QCS). Recruitment is underway at the Capricornia Correctional Centre for over 200 new staff. Click here for further information about working for QCS. Find out more information about becoming a Custodial Correctional Officer here.
Mining, Resources & Energy
Mining, resources, and energy are trending industries in Central Queensland and the Capricorn Coast is a beautiful place to live for Fly in Fly Out / Drive In Drive Out workers. In comparison to Queensland, Central Queensland has a high proportion of persons employed in the mining, energy and resources sectors.
Tourism
From accommodation to retail and cafes to experiences, the region’s tourism industry welcomes more than 1.2 million visitors spending approximately $500 million annually. Job opportunities in the tourism region continue to grow both on the Capricorn Coast and in Rockhampton servicing people visiting friends and relatives, holiday makers and business visitors. With so much to do and see in our region, it’s no wonder that our laidback destination offering some of Australia’s best kept secrets, has a growing tourism industry.
Visit Capricorn - https://www.visitcapricorn.com.au/ - to discover more about island hopping and ocean swims to café culture and modern city vibes where you’re always welcome.
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