Bendigo business learns the benefits of hiring a diverse workforce.
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Jobs & Employment
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Coleman Rail on track with long term jobseekers
Coleman Rail is a strong supporter of the Victorian Government’s $90 million Jobs Victoria employment program.
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Meet the Commissioner for Victoria to Southeast Asia – Brett Stevens
Victoria’s Commissioner to Southeast Asia is Brett Stevens, a former fish farmer, now hooked on life in chaotic, colourful Jakarta.
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Supporting Aboriginal startups and entrepreneurs
LaunchVic’s latest grant round – closing 24 May – aims to put Aboriginal entrepreneurs into the driver’s seat.
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Meet the Commissioner for Victoria to China – Tim Dillon
Engagement with China is very important to Victoria, both strategically and economically.
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Meet the Commissioner for Victoria to South Asia – Michelle Wade
We catch up with the Commissioner for Victoria to South Asia, Michelle Wade.
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A chat with… Donna de Zwart, CEO, Fitted for Work
Fitted for Work has helped over 28,000 women experiencing disadvantage find and keep work.
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Getting students on track for future jobs
The Victorian Government is supporting Aboriginal Victorians to find work on major projects through its Training for the Future program.
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Victoria’s technology revolution: Square Australia’s Ben Pfisterer weighs in
It’s official: our state is the country’s leading tech hub.
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Growing opportunities in the food industry in Melbourne’s North
The establishment of a dedicated food group in Melbourne’s North will support local approaches to create jobs, drive investment and boost exports.
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Migrant entrepreneurialism the key to startup success
Migrant entrepreneurs are twice as likely to start businesses, according to a report in Harvard Business Review, for example Tesla and Kogan.
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Sweet times ahead for Mildura chocolate maker
Read how a social enterprise in regional Victoria is thriving, thanks to a partnership with the Victorian Government and some tasty products!
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The Metro Tunnel: skilling up the next generation
The Metro Tunnel’s rollout of the Major Projects Skills Guarantee is opening up career paths for young Victorians.
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New engineering opportunities with world-class facility at Fishermans Bend
The establishment of lucrative emerging industries is transforming Fishermans Bend and will help turbo-charge Melbourne’s future prosperity.
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Local workers suiting up for penguin parade revamp
Phillip Island Nature Park’s $58 million revamp of the Penguin Parade Visitor Centre is set to benefit more than just the penguins.
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Life Science jobs – just what the doctor ordered
Nutribiotech has chosen Victoria as the location of its fourth global manufacturing facility, creating 150 new jobs in Dandenong South.
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Runway Geelong: Launching startups and creating jobs
LaunchVic and a group of talented local business owners in Geelong are on a mission to create new businesses and new jobs.
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Melbourne startup GreenSync powering energy markets of tomorrow
As a wave of change disrupts the world’s energy markets, a Melbourne energy tech start-up is leading the way to a greener, more efficient future.
