The Australian Capital Territory (ACT) has a relatively small labour force, with a little over
190 000 people employed (less than 2 per cent of Australian employment).
You can use the following bookmarks to go to the relevant section of this page where you will find links to information on skills in this region or you can scroll down to the employment overview section.
The following provides a 'snapshot' of employment for this region. These data are also provided as a table which can be viewed by clicking on the Regional Data Table link.
The five main employing industries in this DEEWR Labour Market Region (LMR) are listed below. For more information, including the main employing occupations and (specific) industries as well as information for the Employment Service Areas (ESAs) in this region, go to the DEEWR Census Employment Profile webpage.
Government Administration Defence School Education Post School Education Computer ServicesMore information can be obtained by visiting the DEEWR Labour Market Information Portal (LMIP) where you can view employment information or Centerlink and DEEWR administrative data for the Australian Capital Territory.
