Jobs in Launceston Northeast Tasmania
Launceston is a city north of Tasmania; Australia It is one of Australia’s oldest cities. It was named after a town in the United Kingdom, Launceston, and Cornwall and is the second largest city in Tasmania..
Tourism is booming industry in the city which has experienced 51% increase in the number of tourists coming in over the years. Its climate is generally temperate with all four seasons The old buildings, museum and art gallery for example the Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery serve as tourist attraction. Cataract Gorge is one of the largest tourist attractions in the city. Employment opportunities in this sector include tour guides and historians. Hotels and restaurants in the city are thanks to the tourism industry are increasing in number and in business. Maids, accountants, receptionists, secretaries, butlers, cooks waiter/waitresses, barman/lady and administrators are the various jobs offered in this sector.
The city is also known a “University Town”. It houses a campus of the University of Tasmania and Australian Maritime College. For the cafeteria, cooks, till operators, and waitresses are required. Teachers, lab assistants, bursars, administrators and accountants are employment opportunities made available in the university and college.
Viticulture is an agricultural practice in the city. It employs viticulturist responsible for monitoring pests and disease of the grapes, he determines harvest and pruning times. The viticulturist works hand in hand with the wine makers responsible for the actual processing of the wine grapes.
North-East Tasmania is well known for the production of wool and stands an important part of its economy. Launceston’s wool sales attract local and international buyers increasing the sales. Sales representative, wholesale and retail sales agents, marketing and advertising agents are the jobs in this sector.
The airport in Launceston is one of two airports in Tasmania and more than four airlines use the airport. The airport is currently under reconstruction so as to increase the terminal. Construction workers, aviation, civil engineers and civil engineers, flight attendants and baggage carriers are the various job opportunities offered.
Posted by Cyber World Jobs on Jan.18, 2009, under Jobs in Australia
