The Bendigo region is one of the fastest growing areas of inland Australia. Less than two hours drive from the cosmopolitan city of Melbourne, there's a wealth of business, lifestyle, educational, cultural and social opportunities on offer.
The Bendigo region includes 100,000 people and many features normally found in much larger cities; it also offers the quality lifestyle and opportunities of life in the country. The City is the largest inland city in Victoria and the fastest growing inland city in Australia. In addition it is Australia's first certified child friendly city.
The region is currently enjoying an economic boom, as local companies look to the future opportunities that such a thriving, vibrant and diverse region has to offer. Local employers are seeking skilled workers to fill current job vacancies in a wide range of areas so that the region can continue to grow and prosper.
Such opportunities to be a part of the future in an exciting and attractive region enjoys strong support from local employers and the community at large.
The Bendigo region is large enough to offer more than just a job, but a range of career opportunities in an ever expanding economy.
Bendigo Bank is the only bank in Australia with regional headquarters. Loddon Shire is host to Australia's largest olive grove and is part of the region's burgeoning horticulture and viticulture industries, while some of regional Australia's leading edge IT professionals have chosen the region as their preferred location to live and work.
The Bendigo Health Care Group is one of the region's largest employers and two of our states leading Universities are training medical professionals locally for regional Australia. The business community has a strong relationship with local educational institutions such as Continuing Education Bendigo, Bendigo Regional Institute of TAFE and La Trobe University who provide a range of professional development programs to help improve local skills and knowledge.