Oxford Street Bulimba Marketing is pleased to report that Oxford Street Bulimba and beyond (Bulimba, Hawthorne, Balmoral and Morningside) is experiencing a surge in employment opportunities, with new data via career platform Seek revealing a diverse and resilient local jobs market across multiple industries.
The latest snapshot of job activity highlights strong demand for workers in health care, education, hospitality, logistics, trades, construction and professional services, reflecting both continued growth, and the unique economic character of Brisbane’s inner-east riverside precinct.
Hospitality and Tourism remains a significant employer, especially around Bulimba and Hawthorne’s café and dining precincts. Opportunities include head chefs, cooks, kitchen hands, baristas, bartenders, and venue managers. Hospitality employers are seeking strong customer service skills, food safety knowledge and high-volume kitchen experience, with roles ranging from $30 to $40 per hour for service staff and up to $110,000 for senior chefs.
Health Care and Social Assistance remains one of the strongest local employment drivers, with roles available for personal carers, disability support workers, community nurses, dental assistants, allied health receptionists, CAD/CAM dental technicians and general practitioners. Demand is highest for qualified support workers, clinical specialists and administrative staff, with salaries ranging from $35 to $90 per hour for care roles and up to $130,000 for allied health clinicians.
Education and Training continues to expand across the precinct, particularly in early childhood and secondary education. Employers are seeking assistant educators, lead educators, early childhood teachers, centre directors and secondary school teachers. Required skills include curriculum design, classroom leadership and child development expertise. Salaries range from $28 to $40 per hour for early childhood educators and up to $110,000 for experienced teachers.
The Construction and Trades sector continues to grow in response to Brisbane’s development pipeline. Local openings include carpenters, electricians, plumbers, fabricators, welders, landscape construction workers, estimators, contract administrators and construction supervisors. Qualifications in electrical, plumbing, fabrication and on-site safety remain essential. Salaries vary from $40 to $60 per hour for trades and up to $120,000 for contract administration and supervisory roles.
Logistics, Manufacturing and Transport are among the most active industries across Morningside, a well-established warehousing and industrial hub. Employers are seeking forklift operators, warehouse storepersons, pickers and packers, truck drivers, production supervisors and import/export coordinators. Skills in stock control, heavy vehicle operation and warehouse systems are in demand, with pay rates typically between $30 and $41 per hour and higher for truck driving and supervisory positions.
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services also show strong growth, with demand for data engineers, control systems engineers, biotechnologists, legal professionals, HR specialists, recruitment consultants, videographers and executive assistants. Roles require specialised technical, scientific or creative expertise, with salaries ranging from $70,000 to more than $150,000 depending on discipline.
Real Estate and Property Services continue to be heavily represented, with positions available for property managers, leasing consultants, portfolio administrators and executive assistants supporting high-performing sales teams. Salaries in the sector generally range from $70,000 to more than $100,000, depending on experience.
Overall, the snapshot highlights the strength and diversity of the local economy, with key industries including manufacturing and logistics, health care, education, hospitality, construction and professional services driving employment growth across the four suburbs. Opportunities span entry-level to senior and specialist roles, underscoring the precinct’s appeal as a connected and economically vibrant employment destination.
Oxford Street Bulimba Marketing proudly presents current local industry insights and precinct data derived from career platform SEEK. Members can promote their jobs via www.oxfordstreetbulimba.com.au
