The future workforce
Shepparton, Seymour and surrounds is a vibrant, connected region with plenty of career options on offer. From food manufacturing to must-see natural attractions, this region is bustling with opportunity.
Health care, hospitality and tourism, construction and education need the most new workers, and farming and manufacturing are not far behind.
Or, if you want to be part of the clean energy revolution, the region is on track to become a renewables hub.
So whether you're upskilling or starting your career, explore your job options in Shepparton, Seymour and surrounds.
Top jobs with a VET pathway
Below are some top occupations in Shepparton, Seymour and surrounds which can be entered through a Vocational Education and Training (VET) pathway. Figures show the number of workers in 2023 and the new workers expected to enter the workforce by 2026.
‘New workers expected’ accounts for workers adding new jobs to the economy and replacing retirees over the next 3 years. These forecasts are estimates only. There will be additional jobs available as people move between jobs and industries.
| Occupation | Workers 2023 | Workforce growth 2023-2026 | New workers needed by 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aged and disabled carers | 1,837 | 5.7% | 523 |
| Nursing support and personal care workers | 612 | 3.4% | 127 |
| Chefs | 659 | 3.3% | 99 |
| Registered nurses | 2,103 | 2.4% | 284 |
| Child carers | 1,113 | 2.0% | 109 |
Top industries
Below are the top 10 industries in Shepparton, Seymour and surrounds. Figures show the number of workers in 2023 and the new workers expected to enter the workforce by 2026.
‘New workers expected’ accounts for workers adding new jobs to the economy and replacing retirees over the next 3 years. These forecasts are estimates only. There will be additional jobs available as people move between jobs and industries.
| Industry | Workers 2023 | Workforce growth 2023-2026 | New workers needed by 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 5,517 | 3.9% | 991 |
| Health care and social assistance | 13,704 | 3.5% | 2,414 |
| Public administration and safety | 4,642 | 1.4% | 483 |
| Manufacturing | 6,072 | 1.0% | 518 |
| Education and training | 6,445 | 0.9% | 650 |
| Transport, postal and warehousing | 3,123 | 0.9% | 345 |
| Other services | 3,832 | 0.1% | 230 |
| Construction | 8,896 | -0.1% | 463 |
| Retail trade | 6,020 | -0.5% | 217 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 6,134 | -1.2% | 372 |
Resources to plan your next steps
Visit our Shepparton, Seymour and surrounds regional profile to learn more about:
- where you can do a training course
- local career stories
- help finding a job and planning a career in your area
- future job growth and top industries in the region.
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* Sourced from Victorian Skills Authority Employment Forecast Dashboard. Note that the qualification levels required for these occupations will vary.
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