About Us
North Queensland has one of the fastest growing economic regions
in Queensland and its capital, Townsville, has one of the fastest
population growth rates in Australia.
The region encompasses Townsville City, the Burdekin to the south,
home to abundant water supplies; Charters Towers to the west, rich
with gold and cattle; and Hinchinbrook to the north where you can
enjoy the rich biodiversity of rainforests, islands and wetlands.
North Queensland is the largest economy outside of South East
Queensland and in the 2006/07 year accounted for 6.8% of
Queensland’s Gross State Product.
During 2006/07 Gross Regional Product maintained its high growth
rate of the past five years, growing 7.8% to $11.871 Billion. Mining
and manufacturing (31%) are significant contributors to the regions
economy, followed by government administration and defence (8%)
and construction (8%).
North Queensland is in search of new businesses, professional
services, trades and skilled labour. We offer plenty of job opportunities at
all levels in a range of sectors ranging from mining and manufacturing
to the service industries and tourism.