With a strong sense of community at its core, it’s understandable how Western Australia’s capital city Perth, was voted the world’s sixth most liveable city in 2021*. In addition, The Lonely Planet named Western Australia as one of the top 5 global journeys for 2023.
Relative to the rest of Australia, Western Australia offers many affordable housing options in close proximity to the Perth CBD, the WA Police Academy in Joondalup and the stunning coastline. There is also a multitude of high quality private, public and catholic schooling options and Western Australia has some of the most highly regarded universities across all of Australia. Post COVID-19, Western Australia is experiencing a very strong economic recovery, resulting in an unprecedented amount of employment opportunities across all industries, within Government and the private sector. So, whether you’re a Police Officer, tradesman, teacher, medical professional or stay at home parent, it truly is a wonderful place to call home and start that exciting new chapter!
As the single largest jurisdiction in the world, it’s made up of 9,000 employees, 200 police facilities and 15 policing districts spread over a whopping 2.6 million kms and 12,500 kms of coastline. With that comes plenty of opportunities to work in regional and remote places, and integrate yourself in these local communities. There’s not many jobs where you get to work and travel in amazing locations during nine months of sunshine a year!
In true blue Aussie fashion, Western Australians have a variety of sports teams and disciplines including cricket, football (aka soccer), basketball, netball, Australian Rules Football and the rest! Weekends can be spent on scenic camping trips, catching a concert, enjoying the many beautiful beaches, visiting world class wineries and breweries, snorkelling off Rottnest Island, or enjoying one of the getaways right on our door step. Perth will also be proud hosts of the FIFA Women’s World Cup in 2023. There is always so much to do, you’ll be spoilt for choice!
So, what are you waiting for? West is best! An exciting new life awaits you here in Western Australia so let’s join forces!
To learn more about living and working in Western Australia visit likenoother.wa.gov.au
* by The Global Liveability Index