Jobs in New South Wales

New South Wales is Australia’s largest employing state, home to almost a third of Australian workers. It boasts the strongest state economy in the country – half a trillion dollars – and accounts for around a third of Australia’s economic output. Home to 8.2 million people, it is a diverse and knowledge intensive economy.

NSW has the most educated workforce in Australia: around 70 per cent of the workforce have post-school qualifications. The highest employing industries are health care and social assistance; professional, scientific and technical services; education and training; retail trade; and construction. While 70 per cent of jobs are concentrated in Sydney, there are also plenty of opportunities in regional areas.