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Jobs in Tasmania 2026, Employment Guide, Top Industries and How to Find Work in Tasmania
Tasmania jobs guide 2026: the top industries hiring in Hobart, Launceston and across Tasmania, the best job boards and employment agencies, and what salaries to expect in 2026.
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Jobs in Tasmania 2026
Tasmania's economy has undergone a remarkable transformation, from a traditional resource-dependent economy to one increasingly driven by tourism, premium food and beverage, healthcare, education and a growing tech and creative sector. Hobart's success as a cultural and lifestyle destination (fuelled by MONA) has changed the employment landscape significantly. jobs.tas.gov.au
Top Industries Hiring in Tasmania in 2026
- Healthcare and Aged Care, the Royal Hobart Hospital and Launceston General Hospital are the state's two largest public hospitals. Tasmania has a higher proportion of older residents than the national average, driving sustained demand for aged care workers, nurses, GPs and allied health professionals.
- Tourism and Hospitality, Tasmania's tourism boom has driven significant employment in accommodation, food and beverage, tour guiding and event management. MONA and the Dark MOFO and MONA FOMA festivals support a significant creative events workforce.
- Aquaculture and Food Production, Huon Aquaculture, Petuna Aquaculture and Atlantic salmon farming employ significant numbers in southern and northwest Tasmania. The premium food and beverage sector (Simon Johnson, Bruny Island Cheese, Cape Grim Beef) drives further employment.
- Education, the University of Tasmania (UTAS), the TasTAFE network and the Tasmanian school system employ thousands. UTAS is a major employer in Hobart, Launceston and Burnie.
Best Job Boards for Tasmania Jobs
- seek.com.au
- jobs.tas.gov.au, Tasmanian public sector
- au.indeed.com
Employment Agencies in Tasmania
Leading Tasmanian recruitment agencies: Hays, Randstad, Chandler Macleod, Access Group and Saunders Lynn. For healthcare and aged care: Estia Health and Healthcare Australia.
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