The island of Tasmania is rural beauty, with the city of Hobart stunning in itself. If you love nature, four seasons and a city that isn’t built up, working in Hobart should be number one on your list.
Hobart is the economic engine of the state of Tasmania offering a wide range of private and public employment options. Opportunities can be found in fields as varied as healthcare and social assistance, education and training and retail sectors. Top industries include:
Full-time jobs, part-time jobs and temp jobs are all on offer across the city.
If you are new to the city or are looking for new opportunities, Hobart offers jobs across a wide range of industries. Whether you’re looking to find a new job to advance your career, find a temporary or contract role that gives you more flexibility or is after a complete career change, our dedicated recruitment experts will be there to support you.
If you’re after four distinct seasons, Hobart is the place you want to live. Each season has its own distinct beauty and charm about it, but make sure you prepare… you never know what you’re going to get.
Hobart summer temperatures range from 11.5 - 21°C between December - February. If you’re wanting a dip in the ocean the best months to do so are January - February, these months you will experience the driest and best temperatures to visit the beach.
The Winter months in Hobart are June - August which are typically cold with mean temperatures between 5 - 12.3°C. The island itself feels the southerly breeze from the Antarctic which makes it experience some of Australia’s coldest temperatures across the country. You can expect overnight temperatures to drop as low as 3°C.
Hobart falls under the group of less expensive cities to live in for Australia, offering the same if not better lifestyle anyone would need. You’ll easily fall in love with the nature and culture this city has to offer.
The general cost of living in Hobart can be broken out by rent, public transport, groceries/food and meals. On average expect to spend anywhere from $390 - $800 p/w across the core expenses, this range is an approximation and may vary depending on your location in the city.
The average rent in Hobart is $375 per week for a one-bedroom apartment, however, if you were to move out to the suburbs you’ll look to pay $350. If you couple these costs with daily expenses like groceries, utilities and other elements like mobile phone plans you will certainly get more bang for your buck relative to living in Sydney or Melbourne.
If you are looking for a job in Hobart, Randstad offers you the advantage that you have a direct contact person in your area. If you need support when finding a job, please contact our friendly team and a representative will get in touch with you.
Randstad is located in different parts of the city, allowing you to visit the branch closest to you. Secure your chances of growth and success by working with us today!
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