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Living and working in Gold Coast QLD
70 kilometres of stunning coastline, a city skyline that straddles a glimmering sandbar dotted with jewels of green spaces, sparkling waterways and a splendid urban sprawl, set against the breathtaking backdrop of lush hinterlands. Water parks, waterfalls or surf breaks, exquisite food and wine, theme parks and nightlife, and an unmatched laid-back vibe. Queensland’s Gold Coast aptly nicknamed the “glitter strip” is teaming with adventure.
Located 66 kilometres south of Brisbane, Gold Coast occupies the southeast corner of Queensland. It has a population of approximately 638,090 residents, making it the country’s most populous non-capital city.
The city is favourably situated within state’s growth corridor. It enjoys its status as the nation’s entertainment industry hub for television, music and film productions. Retail Trade, Manufacturing and Construction industries have served as the backbone of the economy. Tourism, Education, ICT, Environment and Sports industries are booming. Healthcare and Social Assistance is the third largest employer, after Retail Trade and Construction, generating over 31,500 jobs here.
The city has an exciting calendar that includes a number of cultural, international and sports events and is set to host the 2018 Commonwealth Games. Its sunny subtropical climate, expansive beaches and rainforests offer attractive incentives to tourists and locals alike. Bike trails and hiking paths are aplenty on the Gold Coast hinterland. As well as nature treks in the Lamington National Park acclaimed as a world heritage site for its outstanding geological features, volcanic craters and rich biodiversity.
Aged Care and Disability Support Jobs in Gold Coast QLD
The Gold Coast Primary Health Network (PHN) supports the professionals in the region and the Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service (HHS) is the principal provider of health services here. The $1.76 billion Gold Coast University Hospital has been a significant investment in health infrastructure as Queensland’s largest clinical teaching and research facilities providing a range of specialised health services. A number of small, and large, public and private facilities abound that offer services in all major health specialties, including elective surgery, emergency medicine, intensive care, obstetrics, oncology, outpatient services, paediatrics, and psychiatry.
Gold Coast is well-connected with Brisbane, New South Wales, and the surrounding areas through a network of highways and arterial roads. Gold Coast Airport provides connectivity to interstate capitals and major cities as well as to select international destinations.
Artificial islands that are covered in upmarket homes and waterfront canal living are a common feature of dream-homes at the Gold Coast. And although housing is staggeringly expensive, with the median housing price at $580,156, and the median weekly rent upwards of $500, it is the city’s lifestyle that is truly priceless!
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