Jobs in Townsville, QLD

Jobs in Townsville, QLD

Townsville is a competitive and growing job market, widely recognized as a hub for defence, mineral processing, healthcare, and marine science. As part of Queensland's resources, tourism and construction hub, Townsville attracts world-class employers and ambitious professionals.

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Why Work in Townsville?

• Townsville hosts Australia's largest army base and a major copper and zinc refining complex.
• Major Employers: Townsville is home to Australian Defence Force, Glencore refinery, Townsville Hospital, and James Cook University.
• Known For: Townsville excels in defence, mineral processing, healthcare, and marine science, with strong hiring across these sectors.
• Competitive Pay: The average salary in Townsville is A$82,000, with top roles reaching A$160,000.
• Part of Queensland: Benefit from Queensland's strong mining, tourism, construction, and healthcare ecosystem and resources, tourism and construction hub.
• Remote & Hybrid: 30% of Townsville employers now offer remote or hybrid schedules.
• Growth Rate: Townsville's job market is growing at 3.0% annually, outpacing many other cities in Australia.

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