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Melbourne’s western region

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

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With a large and diverse population, Melbourne’s western suburbs is one of the fastest growing regions in Australia. There are job opportunities in health, education, community services and hospitality.

The area is a busy transport and logistics hub. It connects Melbourne with regional Victoria, Australia and the globe. There are also plenty of industrial precincts providing a range of career options.

Many construction projects are underway to support the growing population. There is a large pipeline of work planned for the coming years. This will continue to create thousands of jobs in the region.

Training and careers in Melbourne’s western region

TAFE and training providers in Melbourne’s west

Explore TAFE and training providers across Melbourne’s western region.

Search for training courses near you

Thinking of doing some training? Search for government-funded TAFE and training courses on the Victorian Skills Gateway.

Help finding a job in Melbourne’s west

Learn what support is available to find work in Melbourne’s western region.

Future job growth in Melbourne’s west

Explore jobs in demand in Melbourne’s western region, and how many workers will be needed in the coming years.

Local career success stories

Amanda Bower case study

Supporting children in new ways: Amanda’s outside school hours care (OSHC) career

“A common misconception is that working with children only offers care-based work. While that is part of it, there is a range of opportunities. All of that coming out of one sector is pretty amazing.”

Leif Mawson case study

Flying high: Leif is lifting the aircraft maintenance workforce

“I believe there will be a seismic shift in the next decade of aviation. There are a lot of opportunities across the board, from apprenticeships right through to senior leadership positions.”

Sarah Whelan case study

Fast-paced first response: Sarah’s passion for non-emergency patient transport

“I really wanted a pathway where I could work while I studied, and after 6 months I was able to work in the industry. There‘s always a need for medical and patient transport services in the community.”

Quick facts about Melbourne‘s western region

Population: 975,901^

Number of new workers expected**:**

Known for:

Key industries:

Local government areas:

Official region name: Western metropolitan region

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^ Sourced from Victoria in Future – VIF2023 Data Explorer(opens in a new window) 2021 data for Western metropolitan region

Updated 27 March 2025

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