REGIONAL Victoria, like most of the country has a skills shortage, but where there is a lack of certain qualifications there is opportunity for growth in our local community.
Goulburn supports several pockets of concentrated industry activity. These include industrial enterprise in Seymour, equine industries, Australian Defence Force activity in Puckapunyal, tourism around the Lake Eildon area, and National Parks and border-town communities in the north of Moira Shire. With significant labour shortages being felt by industry in Goulburn, there are opportunities to engage underrepresented cohorts and increase workforce participation across major industries.
Key Sectors & Skills required:
Healthcare and Social Assistance: This sector has the highest workforce growth and demand. Specific roles include:
Ageing and disability carers
Registered nurses
Early childhood educators
Welfare support workers
Construction:
This is another sector with significant projected growth and demand for workers.
Education and Training:
Primary school teachers
University lecturers and tutors
Agriculture:
Livestock farmers are in demand across several key regional areas.
Professional and Trades:
There is broad demand for professionals across many regions.
Specialist roles, though needed in smaller numbers, are also critical, such as saw technicians, metal casters, and specialist engineers.
