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Living and working in New South Wales (NSW)
Pristine beaches, mesmerizing coasts, mystical mountains, enchanting valleys, meandering rivers, picturesque towns, bountiful plains and the great red rugged outback – a melange of landscapes, seascapes, flora and fauna make Australia’s oldest and most populated state, New South Wales, or NSW, one of the most unique places in the world. All crowned by a glitzy, vibrant and intoxicating metropolis, Sydney – the unforgettable cosmopolitan capital and cultural hub of NSW.
NSW is bordered by Queensland, Victoria and South Australia to the north, south and west respectively, with an eastern coast lined by the Tasman Sea. NSW encloses the Australian Capital Territory. It covers an area of 800,642 square kilometres and is home to a diverse population of 7.74 million. NSW is an economic powerhouse, with an economy larger than Hong Kong, Malaysia and Singapore.
Globally ranking universities, vocational institutions and research organisations deliver cutting edge, industry-relevant education in NSW. Located within Sydney are University of Sydney, University of New South Wales, Macquarie University, University of Technology Sydney, Western Sydney University and Australian Catholic University. While University of Newcastle, University of Wollongong, University of New England, Charles Sturt University and Southern Cross University operate around the state. Vocational education is provided by over 130 TAFE institutes.
Healthcare and Medical Jobs in New South Wales (NSW)
NSW’s service industry ranks among the world’s best, prominently with business & financial services, information & communication technology. Mineral production, agriculture and manufacturing are also huge drivers of economy, while new industries such as biotechnology and aquaculture are thriving. The world-class healthcare industry offers affordable, readily available treatment with advancements from the forefront of medical research. This is the largest employment sector with over 422,000 jobs, or 12.5% of the workforce.
NSW Health manages the state’s healthcare services and facilities with an extensive network of over 294 private and public hospitals, 280 community health centres and 500 early childhood centres. 15 Local Health Districts and 3 specialty networks cover the metropolitan, regional and rural communities of NSW, buoyed by state-wide services such as NSW Ambulance, Cancer Institute and eHealth. Health professionals are supported by ten Primary Health Networks (PHNs): Central and Eastern Sydney, Northern Sydney, Western Sydney, South Western Sydney, Nepean Blue Mountains, South Eastern NSW, Western NSW, Hunter New England and Central Coast, North Coast and Murrumbidgee.
NSW is well connected by a network of trains, buses, coach services and regional airlines, with an extensive transport grid of railways, highways and roads. Recreation includes a bevy of sports, music, art, local heritage and festivals, with great cuisine, vibrant nightlife, a tourist’s plethora of landscapes, coastline, beautiful national parks and even ski fields. NSW, however, has the highest median house price in the country, at $865,000 and the median weekly rent is $380. Given its beautiful environment and bustling economy, its diversity and resourcefulness, the lure and glamour of the capital, and the charm of its hinterlands, NSW is a dream to live in.
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