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Future job growth in Horsham and surrounds

Explore jobs in demand and how many workers will be needed in the coming years.

The future workforce

Horsham and surrounds is changing. From well-known industries like tourism and farming to growing industries like mining and clean energy, new jobs are being created every day.

Road and rail connections to Melbourne, Adelaide and beyond will help the region to continue growing.

Skilled workers are needed. There’s something for everyone, but experience in agricultural science, information technology or business can help with your career.

Whether you’re starting fresh or changing career paths, Horsham and surrounds has plenty of opportunity.

The projected number of new workers expected in Horsham and surrounds is:

  • 2,011 from 2024 to 2027
  • 7,143 from 2024 to 2034*.

Top jobs with a VET pathway

Below are some top occupations in Horsham and surrounds 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.

OccupationWorkers 2024New workers expected by 2027New workers expected by 2034
Aged and disabled carers849125419
Registered nurses1,194108357
Mixed crop and livestock farmers962103318
Livestock farmers69263192
Nursing support and personal care workers26738125

Top industries

Below are the top industries in Horsham and surrounds in 2024, along with the expected number of new workers. 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.

IndustryWorkers 2024New workers expected by 2027New workers expected by 2034
Health care and social assistance5,6966892,456
Agriculture, forestry and fishing4,8444401,215
Education and training1,971176607
Construction2,339275598
Accommodation and food services1,54359348
Retail trade2,48537345
Public administration and safety1,58879323
Transport, postal and warehousing1,13447261
Administrative and support services63337177
Professional, scientific and technical services87253166

Resources to plan your next steps

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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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