The city of Rockhampton boasts a lower than state average unemployment rate.The city of Rockhampton is supported by various industries including:
Cattle- Rockhampton is the Beef Capital
Mining- in the surrounding districts
Fishery- in the coastal areas
Tourism
In the city itself there is a strong contingent of professionals with numerous law, accounting, architects and engineering firms, there are also physiotherapists, physicologists and other medical specialtists. There are a wide variery of tradespeople who work independently or are employed work for the likes of Bell Thomoson Builders or Plumb Call. A percentage of people work in hospitality, and retail stores which vary from national franchises like Harvey Normans to sole traders.
Rockhampton's biggest employers include:
The Rockhamton City Council
Central Queensland University
Ergon Energy
Queensland Rail
Main Roads
the three hospitals
education
construction
There is also plenty of development opportunities in the area. Overall the employment opportunities cover a broad variety of jobs.
