Top suburbs for jobs on the Gold Coast

Job seekers on the Gold Coast should be focused on these suburbs and industries that are still hiring, with 1378 opportunities still on offer.

GOLD COAST health workers and tradies are unlikely to be without work anytime soon despite the COVID-19 economic hit, new data reveals.

An analysis of job advertisements on career website Adzuna reveal 1378 opportunities available in the city.

GOLD COAST HOSPITALITY BOSS HUNTING FOR NEW WORKERS

Those most in demand are jobs in the healthcare and nursing with 249 positions, trade and construction jobs followed with 160 jobs and then hospitality and catering jobs with 128.

More out of luck are those seeking work in the travel industry, sciences and energy industry with just one position available for each.

Job hunters are more likely to find positions in Bundall with 77 vacancies, Southport (76), Hope Island (73) and Yatala (44).

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Data shows 1378 jobs are on offer on the Gold Coast.

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The unemployment rate hit 6.3 per cent on the Gold Coast for August, the highest the city has seen in 15 years.

As of August 21,700 people were without work on the Gold Coast, a jump from 5.3 per cent on the same time last year.

TOP SUBURBS FOR JOBS

Bundall – 77

Southport – 76

Hope Island – 73

Yatala – 44

Robina – 39

Helensvale – 36

Burleigh Heads – 35

Molendinar – 34

Ashmore – 31

Ormeau – 24

TOP SECTORS FOR JOB HUNTERS

Healthcare & Nursing Jobs – 249

Trade & Construction Jobs – 160

Hospitality & Catering Jobs – 128

Retail Jobs – 87

Teaching Jobs – 71

Sales Jobs – 58

Accounting & Finance Jobs – 49

Manufacturing Jobs – 45

Admin Jobs – 32

Logistics & Warehouse Jobs – 29