Jobs in South Australia

South Australia is one of the nation's most barren states, occupying much of Australia's arid land. However, where the land does prosper offers the country's best vineyards and wine regions, many of which were established by German immigrants in the 1840s.

Adelaide, the state's capital, is known as The City of Churches, due to its architecture heavily influenced by early British settlers. It is also one of the few states in the Australia settled by free settlers, and not set up as a convict colony like New South Wales.

As of the end of March 2012, South Australia had a population of 1,650,600, the majority of those living in Adelaide. South Australia is known for the wine region of the Barossa Valley, its quaint capital Adelaide, the wildlife on Kangaroo Island and the natural beauty of the Murray River. Professional tennis player Lleyton Hewitt is originally from South Australia.

78% of the live vacancies are full-time, however 22% of them are part-time positions.

Companies presently offering job opportunities in South Australia include Dome Coffees, Southern Cross Care, SA Health..

The largest category under which open South Australia jobs are listed is Healthcare & Nursing Jobs, followed by Other/General Jobs.

There are 4,433 job opportunities in South Australia available immediately, compared to 3,809 in Adelaide Region.

The average salary for open South Australia jobs is currently $84,931, 4% lower than the national average salary for all jobs which is $87,709.