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Living and working in Hobart, TAS
Quaint, charming and with a captivating history, Hobart, juxtapositions the past with the bustling present. Here it is easy to get lost in the many sensations – from culinary delights to picturesque waterways, elegant architecture and a prominent art scene. The festivals are lively, the people are warm and the existence is idyllic in a town that is nestled like mist on the foothills.
Greater Hobart is located in Tasmania’s south-east, on the estuary of the Derwent River. It supports a small resident population of 225,000. As well as being the financial and administrative hub, it is also a major tourist centre.
A variety of industries thrive here and support the local economy. Shipping is a significant sector. Hobart is the home port for Antarctic operations. Refineries, chocolate factories, and a host of light industry manufacturers are placed here. Hobart’s wine industry is a budding enterprise, with vineyards sprouting along countryside areas. Healthcare and Social Assistance is a top employer, followed by Retail Trade and Public Administration and Safety, and it alone generates over 14,600 jobs.
Hobart has access to a number of beaches. The Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens offer opportunities for recreation. The surrounding mountain is rich in biodiversity and native wildlife.
A series of arterial routes connect Hobart internally, and with the rest of the state. A network of Metro Tasmania buses and a small number of private bus services ply regularly. Hobart is served by Hobart International Airport, with flights to destinations across Australia and the world.
Healthcare and Medical Jobs in Hobart, TAS
It is home to the main campus of the University of Tasmania. Other colleges include Christ College, Jane Franklin Hall and St John Fisher College. TasTAFE provides vocational education and training.
Tasmania Primary Health Network (PHN) supports the professionals in the region. Royal Hobart Hospital is the state’s largest hospital and referral centre. It acts as a teaching and research centre. The hospital provides a range of general and specialised services including acute, sub-acute, mental health and aged care, and ambulatory services. With significant funding from the state, the hospital was redeveloped recently to improve the delivery of healthcare. Calvary and Hobart Private Hospital are private hospitals located here. They also provide a range of maternity services. The Hobart Women’s Health Centre is a specialized facility for women care.
Housing in the region is moderately affordable, with median housing price of $685,000 and median weekly rent of $515. But it is the quality of life, the work-life balance and the peaceful lifestyle that make Hobart a clear choice.
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