Western Australia is almost a third of the size of the whole of Australia with its landscapes both varied and beautiful. Outside of the Perth area, there are nine regions in WA. There are many different job opportunities, and these can be considered as rural, regional, or remote.
What type of jobs can I find in regional Western Australia
There are many regional job opportunities in WA. Some of these include:
- Police officers
- Teachers
- Health workers
- Community support workers
- Construction and manufacturing workers
- Hospitality workers
- Environmental workers
This is not an extensive list! There are many jobs requiring regional and remote workers.
Why work in rural or remote WA?
The benefits of living and working in rural and remote Western Australia can vary depending on your occupation, the location and the company or government department you work for. Here are some of the most common benefits.
Competitive salaries and added incentives
Rural, remote, and regional public sector jobs in WA sometimes offer a higher salary or added incentives to people that make the move for the role. Incentives may include:
- Discounted accommodation. In job descriptions, this can also be called ‘subsidised accommodation’.
- Added bonuses on top of your salary
- Extra annual leave
- Higher superannuation(Opens in a new tab/window) payments from your employer
- Training or professional development to learn or improve your skills
Some jobs may require you to work in a rural location for a specific amount of time for you to receive additional benefits. Make sure to ask before accepting a job offer to see if this is the case.
Location based benefits
Depending on your role and the location including how remote or regional you are, some places might offer additional support, such as:
- Air-conditioning discounts
- Paid travel expenses for medical reasons
- Cost of living support
Exploring more of WA
Western Australia has many unique places to visit and experience. By choosing to pursue a regional job opportunity you can more easily explore many of these incredible sites.
Some of the highlights include the Kimberley(Opens in a new tab/window) region, the Coral Coast(Opens in a new tab/window), the Golden Outback(Opens in a new tab/window) and South-West(Opens in a new tab/window).
Many remote places also have airports(Opens in a new tab/window) making travel within WA and interstate more convenient!
Lifestyle
If you’re looking for a change of pace, working in a rural or remote location might be the perfect option for you.
Regional areas can also have a strong community feel and expose you to a range of diverse and interesting people, interest groups and cultures.
Searching for regional jobs in Western Australia
Looking for an industry-specific regional job in WA? Here are some of the key industries with vacancies to fill across the state.
Education
Current or prospective teachers(Opens in a new tab/window) are always in need across WA, and there are many incentives (Opens in a new tab/window)on offer to recruit the right people to regional areas.
Search for regional teaching jobs at education.wa.gov.au(Opens in a new tab/window).
Health
The health sector is in demand in WA, also with incentives(Opens in a new tab/window) on offer to recruit skilled people to fill necessary roles. For regional health jobs, WA Country Health Service(Opens in a new tab/window) is where you can find current job opportunities.
For nurses and midwifes, explore the Nursing and midwifery careers page to find out what’s on offer in regional WA.
Communities
Are you passionate about supporting people in local communities? The Department of Communities has a variety of roles in many regional locations(Opens in a new tab/window) for you to choose from, spanning the whole of WA.
Explore vacancies at the Department of Communities.(Opens in a new tab/window)
Police
The WA Police Force is another industry always on the lookout for people who love adventure.
Explore the benefits of being a WA regional police officer (Opens in a new tab/window)or explore joining the WA Police Force.(Opens in a new tab/window)
Start your search for a regional role within the public sector.(Opens in a new tab/window)
For regional government and non-government roles, you can search using the Workforce Australia website.(Opens in a new tab/window)