The city of Sydney is a state capital of New South Wales. It lies on the south east coast of Australia. The metropolitan area is multicultural- a direct result of the settling of immigrants in that city.

It has been said that Sydney is one of the most expensive cities in the world. Sydney is the commercial, industrial and financial hub of Australia contributing about 25% of the country’s GDP annually. The economy is also serviced by such sectors as government, tourism, transport, manufacturing and entertainment.

Jobs in the Financial Sector
Sydney is a significant nucleus of finance for the entire region of the Asian Pacific. The city houses the Reserve Bank of Australia, the Stock Exchange, as well as the headquarters of 90 banks. The Sydney Futures Exchange (SFE) is in the league of the largest financial futures in the Asian Pacific. It is ranked as the 12th largest futures market worldwide. Internet banking services are highly advanced. Jobs available in this sector would include: accountants, bankers and financers, marketer, financial management, management, website managers, information technology technicians and security.

Jobs in the Manufacturing sector
This city accounts for 35% of Australia’s manufacturing industry. It is one of the fastest growing sectors with a growth of 50% in 3 years. Jobs in this sector are: design draftsman, fitter, maintenance fitter, forklift driver, mechanical technician, mechanic, production manager, purchasing, warehousing, transport and engineering

Jobs in the Tourism Sector
Tourism plays an important role in the economy of the city. Domestic tourists amount to 8 million whilst international tourists amount to 3 million. Jobs in this industry: caterers, hotel managers, barmen, waiters/waitresses, bellboys, cleaners, accountants, security, casino personnel like dealers, floor managers and bankers.

Jobs in the Education Sector
Sydney houses some of the most prominent universities in the country. There are 5 universities; four government funded tertiary institutions, more than nine hundred public schools as well as more private institutions. Jobs in this sector include: lecturers, teachers, professors, deans, school heads, matrons/boarding masters, janitors, sport coaches, administrators, education officers, health care facilitators and accountants.

Other sectors include: health, governance, transport, media, and culture.