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.
Occupation | Workers 2024 | New workers expected by 2027 | New workers expected by 2034 |
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Aged and disabled carers | 849 | 125 | 419 |
Registered nurses | 1,194 | 108 | 357 |
Mixed crop and livestock farmers | 962 | 103 | 318 |
Livestock farmers | 692 | 63 | 192 |
Nursing support and personal care workers | 267 | 38 | 125 |
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.
Industry | Workers 2024 | New workers expected by 2027 | New workers expected by 2034 |
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Health care and social assistance | 5,696 | 689 | 2,456 |
Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4,844 | 440 | 1,215 |
Education and training | 1,971 | 176 | 607 |
Construction | 2,339 | 275 | 598 |
Accommodation and food services | 1,543 | 59 | 348 |
Retail trade | 2,485 | 37 | 345 |
Public administration and safety | 1,588 | 79 | 323 |
Transport, postal and warehousing | 1,134 | 47 | 261 |
Administrative and support services | 633 | 37 | 177 |
Professional, scientific and technical services | 872 | 53 | 166 |
Resources to plan your next steps
Visit our Horsham and surrounds regional profile to learn more about:
- where you can do a training course
- local career success 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 Projections Dashboard. Note that the qualification levels required for these occupations will vary.
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