Working in Adelaide
Adelaide is generally a great place to work and is an ideal location for families and those people seeking a balance between lifestyle and career. Salaries are generally lower, but then so is the cost of living. The pace of work life is certainly more laid-back and less aggressive as compared to other big Australian cities.
Several very large business sectors have a significant presence in the city, most notably Australia's defence industry.
Other major players are companies in the car manufacturing, engineering, medical research, bio-science, and wine production sector. Additionally, major mining operations are planned for the near future; an endeavour that will create over 10,000 jobs.
Unfortunately the large established industries aren't enough to keep Adelaide at the forefront of Australia's economy and the city has a relatively high unemployment rate and lower wages as compared to other major cities. The South Australian government is eager to attract expats to jobs left open by locals leaving to larger cities in search of better pay and more job opportunities.
It is often said by established expats that it’s not what you know, but who you know in Adelaide that counts, especially when it comes to looking for a job or advancing your career. In some ways this is no different to many small cities, but it does emphasis just how insular the employment market in Adelaide can be.
Working visas can be obtained via a 457 Long-stay business visa.
Several very large business sectors have a significant presence in the city, most notably Australia's defence industry.
Other major players are companies in the car manufacturing, engineering, medical research, bio-science, and wine production sector. Additionally, major mining operations are planned for the near future; an endeavour that will create over 10,000 jobs.
Unfortunately the large established industries aren't enough to keep Adelaide at the forefront of Australia's economy and the city has a relatively high unemployment rate and lower wages as compared to other major cities. The South Australian government is eager to attract expats to jobs left open by locals leaving to larger cities in search of better pay and more job opportunities.
Getting a job in Adelaide
It is often said by established expats that it’s not what you know, but who you know in Adelaide that counts, especially when it comes to looking for a job or advancing your career. In some ways this is no different to many small cities, but it does emphasis just how insular the employment market in Adelaide can be.
Working visas can be obtained via a 457 Long-stay business visa.
