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Jobs & Employment

Pamela Knudsen is a mature woman wearing a bright coloured top and glasses  

Pamela finds her dream job

by Jobs Victoria | 13 Apr 2023

57-year-old mum of 6, Pamela Knudsen, went from struggling to make ends meet to landing her dream job, with the support of her Jobs Victoria mentor.

A blue and yellow mural on the road representing Ukraine  

Honouring the strong Ukrainian community in Noble Park

by Office for Suburban Development | 13 Apr 2023

A ‘Peace and Harmony’ road mural in Noble Park is giving the local Ukrainian community a renewed sense of national identity and unity.

Head grower Jon Murphy picking fruit off the vine  

Flavorite: A juicy cut above the rest

by Regional Development Victoria | 5 Apr 2023

Juicy tomatoes straight off the vine at Flavorite’s new multi-million dollar glasshouse are making their way to households across Australia.

female construction worker  

Construction jobs for women hit the nail on the head

by Jobs Victoria | 8 Mar 2023

A Jobs Victoria apprentice and trainee initiative is boosting gender diversity in construction.

Elisabetta Barberio  

Two women challenging how we see the world

by Regional Development Victoria | 8 Mar 2023

To mark International Women’s Day, we profile two women who are working to create a diverse, equitable and inclusive world for women in science.

Man standing in front of a red plane holding an ipad  

Developing the next generation of defence science talent

by Aimee Hughes | 3 Mar 2023

From creating augmented realities to coding new Bluetooth headsets, these Defence Science Institute interns highlight Victoria’s bright future.

Sophia Lazarou  

Orchestrating a high-flying career in the air and on the ground

by Aimee Hughes | 2 Mar 2023

Sophia Lazarou attended her first Avalon Airshow in 2007 as a student volunteer, now she’s back to direct the whole show.

People lining up at Bundy Hal waiting to see live music  

Regional Victoria showcasing equity on International Women’s Day

by Regional Development Victoria | 28 Feb 2023

We’re showcasing equity this International Women’s Day through our investment in inclusive spaces. See how it’s giving a voice to Victorians.

People swimming at Cohuna Beach  

After the floods: Cohuna’s Inland Beach, parks and promenade are back

by Regional Development Victoria | 27 Feb 2023

Though it’s 300 kilometres from a coast, Cohuna has a popular beach. It’s part of a new waterfront development, typical of the town’s creative flair.

A greenhouse  

Medicinal cannabis flowers in Greater Shepparton

by Regional Development Victoria | 23 Jan 2023

VIDEO: Greater Shepparton will soon be home to the lawful production and supply of this plant with therapeutic benefits.

A cafe with blue walls  

Reservoir breathes new life

by Editor | 17 Oct 2022

VIDEO: Revitalising Reservoir will make one of Melbourne’s largest suburbs safer, greener, and easier to navigate.

Photograph of Adjunct Associate Professor Helen Frazer standing at a podium in front of a microphone smiling  

Transforming breast cancer screening with artificial intelligence

by Editor | 11 Oct 2022

Computers that can quickly and accurately identify cancer patterns have the potential to save lives and transform the breast screening process.

Side by side pf two photos - on the left is Lana Russel outside smiling on a sunny day, on the right is Lee Manning in front of an SES truck and holding her SES uniform  

Celebrating Australasian Women in Emergencies Day

by Agriculture Victoria | 10 Oct 2022

Today, on Australasian Women in Emergencies Day, we're honouring the valuable contribution of women in emergency management and disaster resilience.

Two girls at a cafe  

Reservoir’s Birds and Beans Cafe offers breakfast, lunch and training

by Editor | 6 Oct 2022

VIDEO: Students in Reservoir can ease into hospitality work at the Birds & Beans Community Training Café, thanks to a funding injection from the Victo

City of Ballarat Mayor Daniel Moloney  

An engine room for growth in regional Victoria

by Editor | 28 Sep 2022

A $30 million initiative between the Victorian Government and the City of Ballarat to create jobs and support the region’s economic growth.

Local Jobs First Commissioner, Moana Weir smiling at the camera  

Commissioner pursues a fair playing field in tricky times

by Jobs Victoria | 30 Aug 2022

Fairness starts with listening for Victoria’s new Local Jobs First Commissioner, Moana Weir.

Collage of three photos featuring: Victoria Fitzgerald, Rami Eid and Jessica Hunt  

Careers STEM from curiosity

by Lewis Hill | 17 Aug 2022

For National Science Week 2022, six scientists working across the resources sector highlight what inspired them and their careers.

Artist rendering of the exterior of the GovHub including facade artwork: Giramal (shield) Buri-Gutang Djaa (journey) by Natasha Carter  

One building, four storeys, many stories: when Traditional Owners and architects design together

by Regional Development Victoria | 6 Jul 2022

A collaboration led by Traditional Owners working with architects and designers will embed symbolic design features into Bendigo’s new GovHub.

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