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Jobs on the Sunshine Coast 2026: Top Industries Hiring
Find jobs on the Sunshine Coast 2026. Discover construction, healthcare and tech roles, top employers, salary guides and best job boards for the region.
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Jobs on the Sunshine Coast 2026
The Sunshine Coast's economy has grown rapidly, from a tourism-dependent economy to one with significant construction, healthcare, education, professional services and technology components. The region's population (now approaching 400,000) and continued growth makes it one of Queensland's strongest regional employment markets. smartjobs.qld.gov.au
Top Industries Hiring on the Sunshine Coast in 2026
- Construction, the Sunshine Coast is building at pace. Aura (Caloundra South) is Australia's largest master-planned community development, adding tens of thousands of new dwellings. Sippy Downs, Bokarina and the Kawana Health Precinct are other major construction zones. Tradespeople, project managers and civil engineers are in strong demand.
- Healthcare, the Sunshine Coast University Hospital (Kawana Waters, opened 2017) is one of Queensland's newest and largest public hospitals. The Sunshine Coast University Private Hospital and a large allied health and aged care sector are major employers. Nursing, allied health and medical specialists are in demand.
- Tourism and Hospitality, the Sunshine Coast hosts 3+ million visitors per year. Hotels, restaurants, Australia Zoo, tour operators and the Noosa food scene drive significant hospitality employment.
- Technology and Digital, the Sunshine Coast's technology sector is small but growing. The Sunshine Coast Council's Smart City strategy and the University of the Sunshine Coast's tech programs are building a local digital workforce.
Best Job Boards for Sunshine Coast Jobs
Employment Agencies on the Sunshine Coast
Leading Sunshine Coast recruitment agencies: Hays, Randstad, Drake International, Frontline and Adecco. For trades and construction: WorkPac and Skilled Group.
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