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Jobs in Perth 2026, Employment Guide, Top Industries and How to Find Work in Perth
Perth jobs guide 2026: the top industries hiring in Perth, mining and resources jobs, the best job boards and employment agencies, and what salaries to expect in Perth in 2026.
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Jobs in Perth 2026
Perth's economy is uniquely shaped by the resources sector, Western Australia accounts for over half of Australia's export earnings, primarily from iron ore, gold, lithium, LNG and other resources. Perth is the management, engineering, legal and financial services hub for this vast industry, delivering some of Australia's highest average salaries. jobs.wa.gov.au
Top Industries Hiring in Perth 2026
- Mining and Resources, BHP, Rio Tinto, Fortescue Metals Group, Woodside, Chevron Australia and hundreds of mining services companies are Perth-headquartered or have major Perth offices. Mining engineers, geologists, project managers, FIFO (fly-in, fly-out) operators and resources lawyers are in high demand and command premium salaries.
- Construction and Engineering, both resources-related construction (the Scarborough LNG project, lithium refinery development) and residential/commercial construction in Perth's expanding suburban fringe. Engineers, project managers and trades are in sustained demand.
- Healthcare, Perth Children's Hospital, Royal Perth Hospital, Fiona Stanley Hospital and a large private hospital sector. WA has persistent shortages of GPs, specialists and nursing staff in both metropolitan and regional settings.
- Technology, Perth's tech sector is smaller than Sydney and Melbourne but growing. Woodside's digital transformation, the curtin University technology ecosystem and a cluster of resources technology companies are driving demand for software engineers and data professionals.
Best Job Boards for Perth Jobs
- seek.com.au
- au.indeed.com
- jobs.wa.gov.au, WA public sector
- linkedin.com/jobs
Employment Agencies in Perth
Leading Perth recruitment agencies: Hays, Robert Half, Michael Page, Programmed, Persolkelly, Skilled and Access Group. For resources and mining: NES Fircroft, SRG Global and Workforce Extensions.
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