Some Ecovillage residents work from home e.g. building and maintaining websites, accounting and so on (fortunately, homes in the Ecovillage are zoned to allow home-based businesses).
Paid work required to be done by the Body Corporate such as building maintenance and work on the grounds is first offered to TEV Owners, TEVA Members and residents.
Fixed wireless NBN is available in Nubeena which helps home based businesses relying on a good Internet connection.
Employers in Nubeena include the District School, Tasman Council, Bendigo Bank, the Neighbourhood House, The Nubeena Cafe, the Medical Centre, the Aged Care facility, the Pharmacy, the Supermarket and others. Tassal, a salmon farming company, is also an employer in the local area.
Tourism is a major and growing contributor to the Tasmanian economy and there are several leading tourist attractions in the local area including the Port Arthur Historic Site and the Three Capes Track. Employment opportunities in the local tourism industry include accommodation, catering, transport, tours and so on although some of these jobs are seasonal.
