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Come for the job. Stay for the lifestyle. Thrive in the potential.

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A rapidly growing population and a dynamic economy topped by preparations to host the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games are the ingredients for skyrocketing demand for skilled talent across priority sectors. Queensland is a place where skilled workers and business migrants can grow their careers, invest in communities and contribute to something bigger.

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The Brisbane 2032 legacy infrastructure program alone will create thousands of jobs and drive long-term demand for a diverse, adaptable and future-ready workforce. The outlook for Queenslanders is bright, with continued economic growth and job demand predicted in the Olympic decade. There has never been a more exciting time to live and work in Queensland.

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3.0%

Ongoing jobs growth saw employment growth average 3% in 2024–25

12.5%

Fast growing industries include health care and social assistance with employment forecast to increase +12.5% by 2027-2028.

construction

Construction workers are forecast to be in demand to 2043 with a forecast gap of 18,200 (Construction Skills Queensland).

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Queensland is calling new talent

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Queensland’s migration program is strongly aligned to current and future workforce demand. Skilled migrants are matched with regional employers, helping address labour shortages and grow local economies in priority sectors including:

construction

Construction and infrastructure

local_hospital

Healthcare and social assistance

school

Education and training

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Advanced manufacturing

agriculture

Agriculture and food production

security

Technology and cyber security

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Tourism and hospitality

The Skilled Workforce Attraction Office works with industry to promote the state as a leading destination for international talent. It educates industry and employers on the value of a diverse workforce and visa pathways to help address critical workforce gaps.

$100m

in new investment

$714m

in asset transfers

156k+

additional jobs needed by June 2028

“With support from Migration Queensland, I secured a skilled visa, moved to Rockhampton, and found work in my field. Queensland helped me restart my career and my life.”

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Civil engineer Deepa R.

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