Jobs in Melbourne
Melbourne is the state capital of Victoria and is the second most densely inhabited city in Australia. The economy of the metropolitan area is dominated by commerce and industry. The city has been noted as the sporting and cultural capital of Australia.
Jobs in the Shipping Industry
The busiest port in the country is in Melbourne. It is also the largest and handles more than 10 million tonnes of cargo and more than $70 billion in trade annually. Approximately 39% of the container trade is done in Melbourne. Jobs in this sector include: shipping, management, maintenance, warehousing, security, accounting, information technology and sea traffic control.
Jobs in the Information and Communication Technology Sector
The information and communication technology (ICT) sector in Melbourne employs about a third of the country’s ICT workforce. This means that the city is a significant technology hub. Jobs available in this sector include: design, data capture and management, computer hardware engineering, software design, database design, systems management.
Jobs in the Financial Sector
Melbourne has a significant role to play in finance. There are headquarters of number of banks in the city. It is the leading centre in Australia for superannuation funds. It has about 40% of these funds together with 65% of industry super funds. The Federal Government Future Fund of $40 million is housed in Melbourne. Jobs in the sector include: banking, accounting, management
Jobs in the Tourism Sector
Melbourne is the number one tourism destination in Australia, overtaking Sydney. More than 10 million domestic and international tourists have visited the city contributing immensely to its economy. Jobs in this industry include: tour guides, hospitality, hotel management, casino management, accounting, security, catering.
Jobs in the Construction Industry
Melbourne has been growing and attracting conference markets. This has led to the construction of property such as conventional centers, hotels, commercial precincts. Stadiums have also undergone refurbishment. Jobs available in this industry include: architecture, building, electrical installations, water installations, plumbing, bricklaying, management, finance and accounting.
Jobs in the Service Industry
The service industry is an important sector in any economy. Sectors in the industry include education, health, retail, real estate, insurance, internet service, catering. Jobs in this industry include nursing, administration, sales, marketing, on-line jobs and work at home jobs.
Melbourne Map:
Melbourne Map
Posted by Cyber World Jobs on Nov.01, 2008, under Jobs in Australia
