Training and careers in growing industries
Learn about high demand industries in Victoria. Whether you’re starting out, changing career, or looking for new skills in your current industry, we can help you get started. Use these free resources to help plan the next steps of your training and career journey.
The below industries are all looking for new workers in Victoria, and demand is set to increase over the coming months and years. Explore these resources to find out:
- what it’s like to work in these industries
- what training courses will help you learn the skills you’ll need
- what financial assistance may be available to help pay for your training
- how you can find a job
- what jobs are in demand in Victoria, including forecasts and statistics
- where to get free advice to plan your next steps.
Accommodation and food services
Learn more about working in accommodation and food services.
Administrative and support services
Learn more about working in administrative and support services.
Agriculture, horticulture and agribusiness
Learn more about working in agriculture, horticulture and agribusiness.
Arts, media and recreational services
Learn more about working in arts, media and recreational services.
Clean energy
Learn more about working in clean energy.
Community services
Learn more about working in community services.
Construction
Learn more about working in construction.
Digital services, finance and IT
Learn more about working in digital services, finance and IT.
Education and training services
Learn more about working in education and training services.
Health care
Learn more about working in health care.
Manufacturing
Learn more about working in manufacturing.
Personal services
Learn more about working in personal services.
Retail
Learn more about working in retail.
Transport and logistics
Learn more about working in transport and logistics.
Working with children and young people
Learn more about working with children and young people.
Learn about training and career opportunities in Melbourne and regional Victoria.
Training and careers in Melbourne
Explore training, skills and job opportunities in Melbourne. Find out about growing industries, jobs in demand, and pathways you can take to secure a career.
Training and careers in regional Victoria
Explore training, skills and job opportunities in regional Victoria. Find out about growing industries, jobs in demand, and pathways you can take to secure a career.
Updated 8 January 2025
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