Life in Brisbane revolves around the outdoors. Being the capital of Australia’s sunshine state, Brisbane certainly invites you to kick your shoes off, hang with friends and enjoy the abundance of food, art and adventure on offer.
Brisbane is Australia's fastest-growing city for employment offering a wide range of private and government opportunities throughout. Opportunities can be found in fields as varied as construction, healthcare and professional 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, Brisbane 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.
Sunny, laidback and full of culture Brisbane is a hard place to turn down if you are thinking of moving there. Like many of Australia’s cities, it’s going to be more expensive to live directly in the city than it is to live further out in the suburbs.
Brisbane has recently seen a surge in rental prices which sees it sit in the top 5 most expensive cities to rent in. The best ways to get around the city are via trains and buses, these allow you to explore and broaden your search for places to stay outside of the main CBD area.
The general cost of living in Brisbane can be broken out by rent, public transport, groceries/food and meals. On average expect to spend anywhere from $650 - $1,100 p/w across the core expenses, this range is an approximation and may vary depending on your location in the city.
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, Australian rental prices have seen a national increase to $477 per week, an all-time high. Brisbane sits at an average of $450, this varies depending on where you live based on the proximity to the CBD. If you couple this with daily expenses like groceries, utilities and other elements like mobile phone plans you might not get as much spare change as you thought you might.
If you’re one to seek the sun, Brisbane is certainly the place for you. The Queensland capital enjoys a subtropical climate, recording warm or hot weather for most of the year.
Brisbane summer temperatures range from 21 - 29.8°C between December - February, with the city recording its highest rainfall over this time which can cause thunderstorms and floods.
The Winter months in Brisbane are June - August which are typically dry and mild with mean temperatures between 11 - 21°C. Early mornings can be cool and crisp, so it’s best to prepare for that morning ahead.
If you are looking for a job in Brisbane, 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.
Brisbane is an easy city to get around with the metropolitan area providing a range of options for public transport, driving and walking.
If you’re looking at using public transport as the main mode of getting around it’s recommended that you purchase a TransLink Go Card. These can be purchased at the airport, convenience stores and train stations throughout the city. The Go Card allows you to travel between Brisbane, Gold Coast and the Sunshine Coast.
Brisbane has become one of the hottest shopping destinations in the country offering some of the best retail therapy money can buy. The inner suburbs are bustling with laneways, retail strips and unique shopping destinations which can only be found in Queensland. Check out our top 5 spots to visit when wanting to shop in Brisbane.
Whether you're a foodie or newbie, here to drink or dine, Brisbane has it all at your fingertips. From Italian to Greek fine dining, or whether you want Mexican or a homemade burger, the city's food options are limitless. There is no authentic Brisbane dish or cuisine.
If you are looking to build a career in Brisbane, Randstad offers you the advantage that you have a direct contact person in your area - because Randstad is represented in many locations in Brisbane. Working in our customer companies in Brisbane secures your chances of growth and success.
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