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Whether you need skilled staff, seasonal workers, or remote professionals, Moyne Shire provides practical programs, recruitment support, and accommodation solutions to help your business grow. From wage subsidies and traineeships to workforce attraction initiatives, we make it easier for employers to hire, retain, and develop the talent your business needs.
300 Days of good surf
#1 World’s most liveable community
Producing 1/3 of the state’s dairy, beef & wool output
Covers 5,480 km² (the size of 4 Geelongs or 7 Singapores)
~3 Hours from Melbourne
Victoria’s lowest unemployment rate (1.3%)
Mild temperatures year-round (summers 20–24°C. winters 8–14°C)
6,950 jobs and growing
$1.5 billion Gross Regional Product
$120M Annual visitor expenditure
40+ Annual events and festivals
17,374 Population
Average age 45
130,000 dairy cows in Moyne Shire
300 Days of good surf #1 World’s most liveable community Producing 1/3 of the state’s dairy, beef & wool output Covers 5,480 km² (the size of 4 Geelongs or 7 Singapores) ~3 Hours from Melbourne Victoria’s lowest unemployment rate (1.3%) Mild temperatures year-round (summers 20–24°C. winters 8–14°C) 6,950 jobs and growing $1.5 billion Gross Regional Product $120M Annual visitor expenditure 40+ Annual events and festivals 17,374 Population Average age 45 130,000 dairy cows in Moyne Shire
Moyne Workforce Programs & Support
Finding the right work — or the right people — in Moyne is easier than you think.
Moyne Shire Council offers programs and support for:
Employers seeking skilled, seasonal, or local staff
Seasonal workers looking for summer work and accommodation
Digital nomads seeking a base while working remotely
Skilled migrants exploring regional opportunities
Key Workforce Programs:
Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA) Visa Program
Seasonal Work Program – Work & Play
Nomadic Worker Program
Worker Accommodation Initiatives
Incentives for Employers
Wage Subsidies
Moyne Shire businesses can access wage subsidies when hiring eligible staff thanks to Jobs Victoria. Beyond subsidies, Jobs Victoria provides recruitment support, access to workers through the Jobs Victoria online hub, and personalised guidance for job seekers.
For more information visit www.jobs.vic.gov.au or call 1300 208 575.
Traineeships
Moyne Shire businesses and Council offer traineeship programs each year, combining ‘earn as you learn’ with nationally accredited training. Programs help employers develop skilled workers and access government incentives. Typical tenure ranges from 3–12 months.
Offered through WestVic Staffing Solutions in partnership with South West TAFE
Certificate III courses available across administration, tourism, and hospitality
Finding Staff – Local Support
Local Employment Services
South West TAFE Skills and Jobs Centres – free service to help find workers
Matchworks Warrnambool – supports employment for people with disability
Deakin University Student Services, Warrnambool
Free Local Advertising
Local supermarket noticeboards
Port Fairy Community Notice Board
Koroit Community Notice Board
Mortlake Community Notice Board
Port Fairy Community House
Paid Local Advertising
Local Newspapers:
Warrnambool Standard
Warrnambool Weekly
Colac Herald
Terang Express
Mortlake Dispatch
Local Radio Stations:
3YB
Coast FM
Other Regional Resources
Register to post vacancies
Facebook page
Travelling workforce
Casual/short-term work listings
Working holiday makers
Facebook page
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Farming and agricultural positions in Victoria
Relief/permanent management recruitment for motels, caravan parks, serviced apartments, lifestyle communities, and private residences