There are 7 live roles in the West Coast on ViewJobs, 1 new this week. Key sectors driving job creation include mining, construction, and retail/hospitality, supported by local businesses based in towns such as Queenstown and Strahan.
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Region snapshot
By the numbers
Latest roles
Engage Marine
About the Business Engage Marine is an Australian port operations provider delivering specialised marine services across a range of industries. Headquartered in Perth, Western Australia, we have operational bases thro…
Kinetic
School bus drivers are needed in Rosebery! This role suits semi-retired drivers, those easing into retirement who want to stay active, or anyone after a steady income and a predictable routine without the commitment o…
Bluestone Mines Tasmania Joint Venture Pty
HR Administration Officer Tasmanian Tin Operations Renison Mine About Bluestone Bluestone Mines Tasmania Joint Venture Pty Ltd, is Australia’s largest Tin producer. Bluestone is a well-established, high yield tin prod…
Strahan Village
Company Description With properties in some of Australia’s most iconic locations, NRMA Parks & Resorts provide accommodation that suits every budget, style, and occasion – from campsites to luxury resorts. We connect …
TasNetworks
About the role Base salary from $105,807 per annum (plus super) We're looking for an experience Electrical Technician to join our Queenstown Depot. This is an opportunity to work on critical electricity infrastructure…
Medrecruit
Our client is advertising an opportunity for a GP to join their practice at a clinic in TAS. The ideal start date for this position is ASAP.
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Region snapshot
Official figures
Figures for the West Coast cover ABS region West and North West (SA4 604). The West Coast is part of this area; these figures cover the whole of it.
The West and North West job market report →
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Region profile
Median age
46 yrs
Median weekly rent
$158/wk
Median weekly mortgage
$150/wk
Region size
9583.54 (Sq Kms)
Largest city
Queenstown
Infrastructure
2
Airports
1
Hospital
0
Universities
Housing
Industry mix
Region profile, housing, industry & infrastructure: ABS Census 2021 / regional data.
By the numbers
1 new role this week· 5 in the last 30 days
Job types
Share of live roles by employment type.
Top employers
Most active employers hiring in-region.
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Talent in West Coast
Candidates active in-region · aggregate only.
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The West Coast roles by industry. Each tile opens that industry across Australia.
Living & working
A closer look at the people, housing, jobs, industry and services that shape West Coast.
The region comprises approximately 2,200 households with an average size of 2 people. Housing options range from separate houses to a few units, with median rents at $158 per week and mortgages at $150 weekly.
With an estimated population of just over 4,300, the West Coast has a median age of 46, with a working-age population accounting for around 63% of residents, including a notable Indigenous community.
Home to around 191 businesses, the West Coast's economy is primarily supported by sectors such as retail/hospitality, construction, and mining, which play crucial roles in local employment.
The West Coast region has limited services, with one hospital and two regional airports, yet it lacks university facilities, impacting education options for residents.
