Regional Australia Institute (RAI) co-CEO Dr Kim Houghton says the latest job vacancy figures show professional roles such as doctors, nurses, finance workers, human resource managers, engineers, educational professionals, sales and marketing managers, and media professionals are in demand across Tasmania – more than

Are there many job opportunities in Tasmania?

While Tasmania is the smallest employing state, there are employment opportunities available across all industries. Health Care and Social Assistance is the largest employing industry (14%), closely followed by Retail Trade and Education and Training.

What is the main source of income in Tasmania?

The major industries of Tasmania, have been: mining, agriculture, aquaculture, fishing, forestry; and tourism. Mining has including copper, zinc, tin, iron and gold. Food production has included salmon, beef, chicken, pork, dairy and lamb farming, as well as a variety of fruits and vegetables.