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Jobs on the Sunshine Coast 2026 | Employment Guide

Find jobs on the Sunshine Coast with our 2026 employment guide. Discover top industries, vacancies, healthcare roles and job search platforms for Queensland's fastest-growing region.

By Sunshine Coast Daily · Published 20 July 2026

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Jobs on the Sunshine Coast 2026, Overview

The Sunshine Coast has been one of Australia's fastest-growing regions in recent years, and its employment market has expanded accordingly. The region's economic base has diversified significantly beyond its historical tourism and retirement community roots, with a growing healthcare precinct (Sunshine Coast University Hospital opened 2017, now one of QLD's largest), expanded aviation capacity (Sunshine Coast Airport international terminal), a growing technology sector and sustained construction employment driven by strong population growth.

Sunshine Coast Top Industries and Employers

Healthcare, Sunshine Coast University Hospital (operated by Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service) is now one of Queensland's major tertiary hospitals and the fastest-growing employer on the Sunshine Coast. The Sunshine Coast Health Institute and Noosa Hospital also employ significant healthcare workers.
Education, University of the Sunshine Coast (USC), TAFE Queensland and a large network of schools serve the growing Sunshine Coast student and family population.
Tourism and hospitality, Noosa Heads, Mooloolaba, Maroochydore and the Sunshine Coast hinterland (Maleny, Montville, Eumundi markets) employ significant tourism and hospitality workforces, particularly during school holidays and the busy tourist season (June-August).
Construction, Sunshine Coast's ongoing residential development, the new Maroochydore City Centre master-planned community and infrastructure investment support strong construction employment.
Technology, The Sunshine Coast is actively attracting technology businesses, with initiatives including the Sunshine Coast Innovation Centre. Remote work has enabled significant technology sector job creation on the coast.

Where to Find Jobs on the Sunshine Coast

Seek.com.au, Sunshine Coast and Noosa listings.
Queensland Government Jobs, jobs.qld.gov.au for public sector roles.
Sunshine Coast Daily, Local job classifieds and community listings.
Indeed.com.au, Healthcare, construction and hospitality roles.

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