Melbourne’s northern region is large and culturally diverse. It stretches from Hume’s farming communities to Melbourne’s popular inner northern suburbs. Thriving communities in the region offer lots of job opportunities.
Melbourne Airport is at the centre of the region. The transport and logistics industry is a significant employer. The area is also home to many of Melbourne’s leading healthcare facilities. This provides many job opportunities in health care and community services.
Melbourne’s northern region is also home to many large industrial precincts. Manufacturing is a major job provider to people from across Victoria.
Major government investments in infrastructure are helping to grow jobs for the future.
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Local career success stories
The career that she was meant for: Helen’s health care pathway
“My diploma was a good test to see if I was cut out for a nursing career. With this profession, there’s only so much you can read in a book. I’m grateful for all the hands-on placement opportunities.”
Rebecca opens doors with a business traineeship
“The trainers at TAFE were really supportive and able to teach in a way that suited my needs. I recommend the traineeship pathway to people with disabilities because we learn best by doing things.”
The right person for the right job: Tom’s teaching journey
“VET teachers and students are hands-on people – we’re constructors, that’s how we learn. The lessons are so concrete and real. As a young person, to find your place is a beautiful thing.”
Quick facts about Melbourne‘s northern region
Population: 1,016,300^
Total new workers needed by 2026: 41,098
Known for:
- Melbourne Airport and a large transport and logistics industry
- Innovative industrial precincts and manufacturing hubs
- Culturally diverse communities and food scene
- Wine and tourism in the Yarra Valley region.
Key industries:
Local government areas:
- Banyule Council(opens in a new window)
- City of Darebin(opens in a new window)
- Hume City Council(opens in a new window)
- Merri-bek City Council(opens in a new window)
- Mitchell Shire Council(opens in a new window)
- Nillumbik Shire Council(opens in a new window)
- City of Whittlesea(opens in a new window).
Official region name: Northern metropolitan region
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^ Sourced from Victoria in Future – VIF2023 Data Explorer(opens in a new window)
2021 data for Northern metropolitan region
* Sourced from Victorian Skills Authority Employment Forecast Dashboard
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