Motivated, prosperous and on the move

Motivated, prosperous and on the move

Canberra’s economy is mature, diverse and knowledge-based. We have growing demand and investment opportunity in key sectors including health, building and construction, information technology and public administration.

The highest average full-time income in Australia.

One of the lowest unemployment rates in Australia

‘20 minute city’, so your daily commute is a breeze

More time to do the things you and your family enjoy

Selling Canberra to candidates

Find out strategies and recommendations on how to promote Canberra to potential candidates.

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Skilled and business migration

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Courtney Moore: Moved to Canberra from South Africa

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Falling in love brought Courtney Moore to Canberra for the first time in 2009. The year before she had met Stephen Moore, a Brumbies and Wallaby player, at an after-match function in South Africa, and romance blossomed.

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