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Armidale offers many employment and business opportunities across various industries including education, retail, trades and professional services. As a regional city, Armidale has the necessary supporting infrastructure for business such as telecommunications, regular air services, water, land and a highly educated workforce. Combine this with excellent educational and lifestyle opportunities, it is not hard to see why Armidale is becoming the "oasis change" destination for many people.

There are many opportunities for full and part time job seekers through the various Employment Service Agencies as well as directly through the major employers in Armidale. There are three employment agencies in Armidale - Jobs Australia, Best Employment and Joblink Plus. The global skills shortage presents potential job seekers with opportunities to secure employment in various industry sectors.

Armidale is a very diverse city and with that comes a diverse range of employment opportunities.

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TESTIMONIAL

After moving to Armidale in 1965, Dr Arthur Rickards, Managing Director of the Agricultural Business Research Institute (ABRI) has helped to change the face of the Australian and International Beef Industry. As the world leader in Livestock Information Systems, the Institute is an example of a successful global business operating from Armidale which has become one of the largest employers in the city outside government.

ABRI conducts research and consults to public and private organisations and provides managerial services and information to primary producers, with special emphasis on the needs of livestock industries. It offers a wide range of agribusiness information services including comprehensive breed register software that meets the needs of modern livestock producers. The ABRI register is used by 100 breed associations worldwide with over 35 million animals recorded on its database covering 8 different animal species.

"Whether you run a small or large international business, Armidale offers the necessary business infrastructure together with an enviable lifestyle that many people long for," Dr Rickards says.

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