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Future job growth in Shepparton, Seymour and surrounds

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

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The future workforce

Shepparton, Seymour and surrounds is a vibrant, connected region with plenty of career options on offer. From food manufacturing to must-see natural attractions, this region is bustling with opportunity.

Health care, hospitality and tourism, construction and education need the most new workers, and farming and manufacturing are not far behind.

Or, if you want to be part of the clean energy revolution, the region is on track to become a renewables hub.

So whether you’re upskilling or starting your career, explore your job options in Shepparton, Seymour and surrounds.

The projected number of new workers expected in Shepparton, Seymour and surrounds is:

Top jobs with a VET pathway

Below are some top occupations in Shepparton, Seymour 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
Aged and disabled carers 1,639 266 977
Child carers 648 70 269
Construction managers 633 136 265
Electricians 1,009 84 233
Livestock farmers 2,665 290 933

Top industries

Below are the top 10 industries in Shepparton, Seymour 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 11,279 1,397 5,343
Agriculture, forestry and fishing 7,677 738 2,474
Construction 6,848 830 2,053
Education and training 5,269 529 1,821
Retail trade 6,166 205 1,192
Accommodation and food services 4,180 275 1,140
Transport, postal and warehousing 2,733 256 838
Manufacturing 5,293 224 770
Professional, scientific and technical services 2,755 270 763
Public administration and safety 2,681 172 717

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Updated 3 March 2025

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