Unlike other states and territories, employment in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) is mainly in one industry - Public Administration and Safety. Around one in three Canberran workers are employed in this industry, and most work in public service roles for either the federal or territory government.
However, not all roles within Public Administration and Safety are desk jobs. This industry employs workers across a broad range of areas including graphic design, event management and communication (increasingly through social media).
With many workers returning to their offices following working from home arrangements, there may also be entry level job openings in cafés and restaurants as demand for these services increases. It is important to note, however, that these jobs are typically advertised by word of mouth. More information on how employers find workers.
Employment by region, Australian Capital Territory
| Employment Profile | Workforce Educational Profile | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part-time | Female | Aged 15 to 24 years | Aged 55 years or older | Bachelor degree or higher | Cert III or higher VET qual | No post-school qual | |
| Region | % | % | % | % | % | % | % |
| ACT | 27 | 49 | 16 | 15 | 45 | 23 | 28 |
| Australia | 31 | 47 | 15 | 19 | 33 | 30 | 32 |
Sources: ABS, Labour Force (seasonally adjusted and annual averages of original data); ABS, Characteristics of Employment; ABS, Education and Work.