JOBS & BUSINESS
JOBS
Charters Towers sits on a strong and diverse economic base that has stood the test of time. Not merely dominated by mining and beef cattle agriculture, education; health care and social assistance; retail; public administration; food and beverage service; and construction combine to form a cross-section of employment with tourism in demand April - September.
​
Add untapped entrepreneurial opportunities for new businesses and emerging industries and you've found your new future!
​
feature industries
mining
Charters Towers is born from gold mining, and in 2022 is celebrating 150 years since the goldfields were established here.
​
Since the beginning, gold mining has remained a strong economic pillar for the region with today's gold prices creating a mining resurgence.
​
-
Minjar Gold (Pajingo Mine)
-
Ravenswood Gold (Ravenswood Gold Mine)
-
Bravus (Carmichael Mine)
education
Education is the second largest industry in Charters Towers with a total of seven schools (three with boarding) plus several early learning centres. Teachers are almost always in demand, as well as a range of other positions.
​
-
Education Queensland (Charters Towers State High School; Charters Towers School of Distance Education; Central State School; Millchester State School; Richmond Hill State School)
job resources
BUSY AT WORK
Phone: 0437032037
www.busyatwork.com.au/
Charters Towers Jobs
NEATO EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
Phone: (07) 4754 7500
NQ EMPLOYMENT CHARTERS TOWERS
Phone: (07) 4787 7399
www.nqemployment.org.au
seek job feed for postcode 4820
useful information
There are a number of passionate organisations committed to supporting businesses in Charters Towers:
Economic profiling
Are you in business and want to gain a detailed understanding of the Charters Towers landscape? Use this tool to learn more about Charters Towers’ Community, Economic and Social Profile.
ENQUIRE TODAY
