There are 10 Government & Defence jobs advertised in the Gold Coast on ViewJobs, from 9 employers and recruiters. 4 were posted in the last week. The largest group is Government: 40% of the 10.
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4 new roles this week· 7 in the last 30 days
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The local market
Figures for the Gold Coast cover ABS region SA4 309.
Longer-term trend
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics[3].
| Year | Employee jobs |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 20,064 |
| 2020 | 18,403 |
| 2021 | 18,268 |
| 2022 | 20,859 |
| 2023 | 20,291 |
Quick answers
10 Government & Defence jobs are live on ViewJobs in the Gold Coast, from 9 employers and recruiters. 4 were posted in the last 7 days. 7 are full-time, 2 temporary and 1 part-time.
Source: ViewJobs live ads[4].
Government, with 4 of the 10 live ads. The largest single roles are Government - State (3) and Police & Corrections (3).
Source: ViewJobs live ads[4].
Online job ads for all occupations in the Gold Coast averaged 5,473 a month in the three months to September 2026, down 8.4% on a year earlier.
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia[2].
The unemployment rate in the Gold Coast was 3.5% in September 2026, up 0.6 points on a year earlier (ABS modelled estimate).
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics[1].
Most are full-time: 7 of 10 (70%). 2 are temporary (20%) and 1 part-time (10%).
Source: ViewJobs live ads[4].
Sources and method
ViewJobs (2026). Government & Defence jobs in Gold Coast, QLD, data to September 2026. https://www.viewjobs.com.au/jobs/qld/regional-rural/gold-coast/government-and-defence
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