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Bendigo, Echuca and surrounds

Find out about training, skills and careers in the region.

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Bendigo, Echuca and surrounds has everything going for it. It’s an historic gold rush region, still home to Victoria’s largest gold mine.

The Loddon Campaspe region is a foodie paradise, and Bendigo is a UNESCO City of Gastronomy. There are over 120 wineries and breweries and hundreds of artisanal producers in the region. Food production remains central to the local economy.

Health care and social assistance are the largest employers in the region. As the population continues to grow, and many workers reach retirement age, the demand for skilled workers is set to reach new highs.

The region is well connected with road and rail links from Melbourne to the Murray River. More workers are needed for the visitor economy, food production, health care, community and business services.

So, if you’re looking for a career, Bendigo, Echuca and surrounds is calling.

Training and careers in Bendigo and surrounds

TAFE and training providers in Bendigo, Echuca and surrounds

Explore local TAFE and training providers in Bendigo, Echuca to help you prepare for work.

Search for training courses near you

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Help finding a job in Bendigo, Echuca and surrounds

Learn what support is available to find work in Bendigo, Echuca and surrounds.

Future job growth in Bendigo, Echuca and surrounds

Explore jobs in demand in Bendigo, Echuca and surrounds and how many workers will be needed in the coming years.

Local career success stories

Paige Cotchin case study

Styled for self-image: Paige’s hairdressing impact

“Our apprenticeships are naturally very practical. You’re in the salon getting first-hand experience which opens up windows of opportunity for learning, growth and making connections in the industry.”

Tahlia Andrews case study

Tahlia channels her creative flair into a career in floristry

“I found that the skills I was learning in the course I was able to practise in the workplace. It lights up people’s faces when they see their idea come to life from the flowers they have chosen.”

Quick facts about Bendigo, Echuca and surrounds

Population: 253,248^

Number of new workers expected:

Known for:

Key industries:

Local government areas:

Official region name: Loddon Campaspe

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^ Sourced from Loddon Campaspe Regional Skills Demand Profile 2023

Updated 27 March 2025

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