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Hospitality plays a vital role in the Gippsland economy, attracting visitors to the region as well as connecting locals over food and drink - much of it locally grown or made. A career in hospitality can take you anywhere. Click on any of the links below to hear from a broad range of people about what they love about their jobs.

Consider a career in hospitality

Below are some of Gippsland’s leading hospitality business owners. Have a listen to what they look for in an employee and hear more about what they love about their industry. Then click on their logo to meet their teams.

Dairy is big business in Gippsland, contributing $3 billion to the regional economy - and it’s much more than milking cows! Lots of skills sets are transferrable into this dynamic industry; check out what a regular day looks like for the people in these jobs we’ve showcased. They love the variety and fresh air!

Consider a career in dairy farming

Below are two of Gippsland’s leading dairy farmers. Have a listen to what they look for in an employee and understand what it’s like to work in their business. Then click on their logos to meet their teams.

Dairy processing is a vital part of the supply chain in Gippsland’s busy dairy industry, with the region’s premium product exported all over the world. There’s a variety of jobs and some fantastic career paths; click on the links below to find out more :

Consider a career in dairy processing

Meet some of Gippsland’s leading dairy processing business leaders. Have a listen to what they look for in an employee and understand what it’s like to work in their business. Then click on their logo to meet their teams.

Gippsland is home to a growing number of artisan food makers and brands, many who have busy retail outlets for their popular products. Whether it’s working behind the scenes on production, or serving and selling product to customers in the shopfront, these big small businesses are fantastic employers in their communities. People are happy in their jobs and love going to work. To find out more, click on the links below.

Consider a career in artisan food and retail

Below are two of Gippsland’s leading artisan food and retail business leaders. Have a listen to what they look for in an employee and understand what it’s like to work in their business.

Jobs in the wool industry are quite specialised, but there’s plenty of opportunity to pursue a career as a shearer and a wool classer; both roles are always in demand!

Consider a career in the wool industry

Meet one of Gippsland’s leading wool producers. Have a listen to what Craig loves about his work, what he looks for in an employee and understand what it’s like to work with wool. Then click on the logo to meet people working in the industry.

The timber industry is evolving, and so are the jobs and career paths. There are many jobs to learn more about, whether it’s in a family-owned timber yard or with one of Australia’s largest private timber plantation companies. Find out more by clicking on the job titles below.

Consider a career in forestry

Meet the people who head up two of Gippsland’s forestry and timber businesses. Have a listen to what they look for in an employee and understand what it’s like to work in their industry.

The wild catch, aquaculture and fishing industry is estimated to be worth $500 million to the Gippsland economy, with the region’s premium product distributed to major markets. There’s a variety of jobs and rewarding career paths - click on the links below to find out more :

Consider a career in the seafood industry

Hear about Gippsland’s seafood industry. Have a listen to what’s on offer and understand what it’s like to work i the industry . Then click on their logo to meet some of the team at the Lakes Entrance Fish Co-Op!