This fact sheet provides summary information about the Victorian Skills Plan 2025 into 2026 specifically related to health.
You can download a PDF copy or read an accessible version below.
Also see our other fact sheets related to the plan.
Downloadable health fact sheet
Accessible health fact sheet
Shaping healthier and happier communities – careers in health
Health is the largest-employing sector in Victoria and will continue to grow. The work is meaningful and diverse, ranging from caring for individuals of all ages, and assisting and treating patients, to conducting cutting-edge research. With major government investment in health infrastructure, such as the new Footscray Hospital and Monash Medical Centre expansion, Victoria’s health sector offers many job opportunities.
New workers expected 2025-28
90,300 new workers are expected in health between 2025-28.
| Jobs in demand | Median annual earnings for full-time workers1 | VET pathways | Free TAFE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ageing and disability carers | $75,000 | Certificate III in Individual Support Certificate IV in Ageing Support Certificate IV in Disability Support | Yes Yes Yes |
| Registered nurses | $109,000 | Diploma of Nursing2 | Yes |
| Nursing support and personal care workers | $66,000 | Certificate III in Health Services Assistance Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance | Yes Yes |
| Child carers / Early childhood educators | $59,000 | Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care | Yes |
Health and welfare services managers
| $103,000 | Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management |
1 Earnings are for employees paid at the adult rate before tax and superannuation.
2 Graduate is qualified as an enrolled nurse and could use the diploma as a pathway into the Bachelor of Nursing.
Helen’s health care pathway
Helen dreamed of being a nurse and after completing her Diploma of Nursing she is now an enrolled nurse whilst studying to become a registered nurse. Helen’s diploma meant she could move directly into the second year of a 3-year Bachelor’s degree.
Studying at TAFE helped Helen feel more confident that nursing was the career for her.
Innovation and research in health
Victoria is home to a number of flagship medical research institutes. As health technologies and medical research continue to grow, emerging skills such as strategic design of clinical trials and management of health data are becoming more important.
| Emerging jobs | Training pathways |
|---|---|
| Clinical project managers | Bachelor of Science |
| Medical technicians | Diploma of Laboratory Technology |
Did you know?
With a number of health-related occupations and linked courses on the Australian Apprenticeship Priority List, apprentices and trainees in the health sector may be eligible to receive a payment of up to $2,500.
To find out more:
- Visit vic.gov.au/victorian-skills-plan
- For course and careers information visit skills.vic.gov.au(opens in a new window)
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