The future workforce
Agriculture, food processing and forestry are just some of the industries with growing career opportunities.
The region’s population is ageing, so workers with skills in health care are also in demand.
Tourism is steadily on the rebound post-pandemic, creating jobs in hospitality, retail, construction and recreational services.
There’s also been significant investment in road and rail links connecting the region with surrounding areas. A growing number of visitors means more growth and more opportunity.
Whether you’re a builder or chef, farmer or nurse, Warrnambool, Hamilton and surrounds has something for you.
The projected number of new workers expected in Warrnambool, Hamilton and surrounds is:
- 4,439 from 2024 to 2027
- 16,268 from 2024 to 2034*.
Top jobs with a VET pathway
Below are some top occupations in Warrnambool, Hamilton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Livestock farmers | 5,336 | 527 | 1,603 |
| Aged and disabled carers | 1,967 | 302 | 1,012 |
| Registered nurses | 2,122 | 204 | 685 |
| Nursing support and personal care workers | 446 | 67 | 219 |
| Accountants | 534 | 7 | 68 |
Top industries
Below are the top industries in Warrnambool, Hamilton and surrounds. 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 | 10,914 | 1,351 | 4,937 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 9,820 | 819 | 2,646 |
| Construction | 5,264 | 669 | 1,459 |
| Education and training | 4,407 | 393 | 1,433 |
| Accommodation and food services | 4,120 | 169 | 933 |
| Retail trade | 5,770 | 129 | 926 |
| Transport, postal and warehousing | 2,358 | 114 | 693 |
| Public administration and safety | 2,946 | 171 | 681 |
| Professional, scientific and technical services | 2,223 | 156 | 469 |
Resources to plan your next steps
Visit our Warrnambool, Hamilton 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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