The future workforce
With a rising population and more tourism, jobs are growing in Gippsland. The region is experiencing an increase in local products, and a growing appetite for clean energy.
At the same time, the skills required by employers are becoming more complex. Those looking for work can benefit from upskilling in new areas or completing further training to access new opportunities.
The projected number of new workers expected in Gippsland is:
- 13,668 from 2024 to 2027
- 50,157 from 2024 to 2034*.
Top jobs with a VET pathway
Below are some top occupations in Gippsland which can be entered through a Vocational Education and Training (VET) pathway. Figures show the number of workers in 2024 and the new workers expected to enter the workforce by 2027 and 2034.
‘New workers expected’ accounts for workers adding new jobs to the economy and replacing retirees over the next 3 and 10 years. These projections are estimates only. There will be additional jobs available as people move between jobs and industries.
| Occupation | Workers 2024 | New workers expected by 2027 | New workers expected by 2034 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aged and disabled carers | 3,861 | 673 | 2,503 |
| Livestock farmers | 6,035 | 760 | 2,342 |
| Registered nurses | 4,484 | 477 | 1,835 |
| Nursing support and personal care workers | 1,474 | 227 | 836 |
| Chefs | 1,195 | 60 | 274 |
Top industries
Below are the top 10 industries in Gippsland in 2024. Figures show the number of workers in 2024 and the new workers expected to enter the workforce by 2027 and 2034.
‘New workers expected’ accounts for workers adding new jobs to the economy and replacing retirees over the next 3 and 10 years. These projections are estimates only. There will be additional jobs available as people move between jobs and industries.
| Industry | Workers 2024 | New workers expected by 2027 | New workers expected by 2034 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 26,618 | 3,623 | 14,320 |
| Construction | 16,136 | 2,131 | 5,512 |
| Education and training | 11,905 | 1,240 | 4,654 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 12,004 | 1,095 | 4,283 |
| Retail trade | 14,669 | 758 | 3,532 |
| Accommodation and food services | 10,611 | 735 | 3,121 |
| Public administration and safety | 8,638 | 613 | 2,606 |
| Professional, scientific and technical services | 6,291 | 802 | 2,036 |
| Transport, postal and warehousing | 4,550 | 455 | 1,830 |
| Administrative and support services | 3,849 | 373 | 1,393 |
Resources to plan your next steps
Visit our Gippsland regional profile to find out about:
- where you can do a training course
- local career success stories
- help finding a job and planning your career in Gippsland
- future job growth and top industries in the region.
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* Sourced from Victorian Skills Authority Employment Projections Dashboard. Note that the qualification levels required for these occupations will vary.
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