South Australia building new reputation as magnet state for young talent

Great jobs. Good money. Unrivalled lifestyle. South Australia’s power of attraction

Global investment in technology, innovation and infrastructure in South Australia is offering unprecedented opportunities for talented young Australians to flourish in future industries today and build careers that last. Embraced by a city that is vibrant and welcoming, bursting with the very best in entertainment, food and friendships; and bordered by pristine beaches, natural wonders and untouched ecosystems, it’s little wonder more and more bright young minds are calling South Australia home.

THE PLACE TO BE

When bright young minds from around the world look for a place that can provide them with accelerated career pathways in future industries, a close connection to key business leaders, a strong focus on environmental sustainability and an unparalleled lifestyle, they choose South Australia.

The state has become a mecca for innovation, technology and future industries, enticing industry giants from around the world, such as Google Cloud and Amazon Web Services, to set up home in SA. And with great investment comes great opportunities. South Australia is also a mecca for the jobs of today and tomorrow: visionary innovation hubs at Lot Fourteen, Tonsley and Mawson Lakes are creating challenging, exciting and rewarding careers in space, cyber security, defence, hi-tech and renewable energy.

Our connected business community also attracts young talent to choose South Australia. The state is renowned for its network of peers that helps to create a supportive environment in which to flourish. This is the city where you can meet the right people and get things done.

Adelaide’s popular Leigh St. Picture: Russell Millard

“In other cities around the world, you don’t have that sense of connection and collaboration between people so it can be a bit of a dog-eat-dog world,” says Adelaide-based internationally acclaimed thought leader and speaker Dr Gemma Munro, a two-time Telstra Businesswoman of the Year finalist who has spoken to audiences at Google, Amazon, PayPal, Qantas, Vodafone and more. “That’s not how it works in South Australia: to prosper and thrive here there is a sense of needing and wanting to be connected, collaborative and a good human being. In doing that you inspire yourself and others and you can achieve some really unexpected, amazing things here.”

But it’s not just about business: that sense of connection is also prolific in South Australia’s unparalleled lifestyle opportunities. This is the state where you can buy a beautiful beachside villa or a home nestled in the hills for less than half of the cost of housing on the eastern seaboard; the state where nothing is too far away, where arts and culture thrive, where families grow together and new connections are made.

Beachgoers enjoy a summer stroll through Henley Beach, just 20 minutes from the CBD. Picture: Russell Millard

Walk down any laneway in the vibrant CBD and you’ll be met with a fusion of lights, love and laughter as old friends come together and new friendships are born. Enjoy exquisite food and wine, visit world-renowned wineries both north and south, immerse yourself in a vibrant festival calendar or take advantage of myriad bicycle routes to jump on your bike and explore globally recognised environments.

It’s also the state of sustainability. South Australia is leading the country in renewable energy production and innovation. It’s home to some of the most pristine natural environments and unique wildlife in the world, and was listed among the top six sustainable destinations for 2022 in the recent National Geographic Traveller hot list.

And, on the subject of awards, Adelaide was named Australia’s most liveable city – and the third most liveable city in the world – in The Economist Intelligence Unit’s Global Liveability Index for 2021.

So why would you want to live anywhere else?

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