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Employment Opportunities in Tasmania

Employment OpportunitiesDespite the global financial slowdown, Tasmania is still experiencing a shortage of skilled employees.  As at April 2009 Tasmania's trend unemployment rate was at 5.3 per cent, which is still below the national average of 5.5 per cent. 

Some of the skills in demand in Tasmania include:

  • Medical and Allied Health Professionals
  • Civil Engineers
  • Construction Tradespersons
  • Motor and Diesel Mechanics
  • Chefs
  • Accountants

To view Tasmania’s occupations in demand, please view the Base-line Eligible Occupations List (SS) and the Supplementary Eligible Occupations List (SS) on the Sponsorship lists and forms page.

To assist you with trying to secure work in Tasmania, please visit the following websites: