Adelaide is one of Australia's most active employment markets, with strong hiring across healthcare, defence, technology and professional services. Whether you are looking for full time employment, part time work or casual roles, WorkinAdelaide lists job vacancies in Adelaide across all experience levels and industries.
Construction / Estimating
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SF Prestige Homes are experienced builders offering a holistic experience with each building project we undertake. As quality home builders.
Retail & Consumer Products / Other
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Happy's Cut N Style is seeking full-time Hairdressers/Barbers to join its team at West Richmond, South Australia.
Trades & Services / Automotive Trades
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Motor Mechanic (General)
Trades & Services / Automotive Trades
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Bridgestone Select Tyre & Auto Keswick is seeking a qualified and experienced Motor Mechanic to join our busy automotive service and repair workshop.
Hospitality & Tourism / Chefs/Cooks
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Working as Chef | GAURS GROUP | Pure Veg Tiffin | South Australia, means being part of a team that brings delicious dishes and warm hospitality.
Trades & Services / Automotive Trades
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LS Mechanical & Crash is looking for expert mechanic with great experience and join our hardworking team
Hospitality & Tourism / Chefs/Cooks
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Chef
Hospitality & Tourism / Chefs/Cooks
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This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced kitchen environment and takes pride in delivering out
Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics / Assembly & Process Work
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Engineering Technologist
Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics / Road Transport
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Truck Driver at Nirgur Pty Ltd – Join a growing team, drive modern vehicles, enjoy stable work, and build your career in a supportive environment.
Adelaide's employment base runs broader and deeper than many people expect from a city its size. The public sector and health system anchor a large share of the workforce, with SA Health, the Department for Education and defence-related employers at RAAF Base Edinburgh and Osborne Naval Shipyard consistently among the city's biggest hirers. Alongside this, precincts like Lot Fourteen have positioned Adelaide as a genuine technology and innovation hub, with growing demand for software engineers, cybersecurity professionals, data analysts and biotech specialists. The retail and hospitality strip across Rundle Mall, Unley Road and the Adelaide Central Market adds a steady layer of customer-facing and food service roles that run year round.
Demand for workers in Adelaide has held firm through 2025 across most sectors. Healthcare and social assistance remains the largest employing industry in the city, driven by an ageing population and the continued rollout of NDIS services. Construction and civil infrastructure have also been active, supported by major projects in the southern suburbs and the ongoing hospital precinct redevelopment. For Jobseekers entering the market, trade and technical qualifications open strong pathways, while professional roles in finance, legal and consulting tend to attract candidates with prior corporate experience. Part time and casual employment is widely available across retail, hospitality and community services, making Adelaide a market where workers at all stages of their career can find relevant opportunities.
Jobs in Adelaide
Healthcare, technology, defence, construction and professional services are consistently among the most active hiring sectors in Adelaide. Retail and hospitality also carry strong part time and casual vacancy numbers throughout the year.
Not necessarily. Some roles, particularly in technology, administration and professional services, are available on hybrid or remote arrangements. Most trades, healthcare and customer-facing roles do require you to be based in or able to commute to Adelaide.
Use the filters on the Adelaide jobs page to narrow results by employment type. Part time and casual job vacancies in Adelaide are listed alongside full time roles and updated regularly.