Unable to source the skilled staff you need locally? This roadshow is for you! Don't miss your chance to hear from key experts, ask questions and learn more about the existing pathways and alternative solutions to attract and retain skilled talent in our region. Staff from the Department of Home Affairs, Victorian Government, VETASSESS, and Warrnambool City Council, representing the Great South Coast DAMA (Designated Area Migration Agreement) will be on hand to help explain the options for you and your business. SESSIONS & VENUES: March 24, 3pm - Warrnambool Reid Oval (40 Cramer Street, Warrnambool) - Teams option available for those of you who want to join in remotely! March 25, 9:30am - Portland Drill Hall (26 Bentinck Street, Portland) March 25, 2:30pm - Hamilton The Speckled Frog (106 Gray Street, Hamilton) March 26, 9:30am - Camperdown Killara Centre (210-212 Manifold Street, Camperdown) - Teams option available for those of you who want to join in remotely! Find out more and register online: https://lnkd.in/ggthbyKZ
Warrnambool City Council
Government Administration
Warrnambool, VIC 2,593 followers
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As the largest Victorian coastal city outside of Port Phillip Bay, Warrnambool offers a relaxed seaside lifestyle in a cosmopolitan setting. The Warrnambool City Council is a municipality covering 120sqkm in south-west Victoria. It is home to over 35,000 people with aims of growing to 50,000 by 2035. The city has a $3 billion economy and is the centre for healthcare, education, sport, culture and professional services for a regional population of 120,000 people. Warrnambool offers a mix of seaside location, tourism and family appeal; the fresh sea air and relaxed attitude make for an enviable, healthy lifestyle. Significant employment sectors include health and social assistance (14.9 per cent of those employed), retail (13.7 per cent), manufacturing (10.3 per cent), education and training (9.1 per cent), construction (8.8 per cent), accommodation and food services (8.8 per cent). Tourism is another major driver of the city’s economy. Each year more than 700,000 people visit Warrnambool. Tertiary education providers Deakin University and South West TAFE have campuses in Warrnambool which, along with bringing students to the city, provide local people with opportunities to pursue education and vocational training without having to leave the region. Warrnambool City Council is also a major employer and provides a range of community services and also owns and manages community assets including the aquatic centre AquaZone, Warrnambool Art Gallery, Warrnambool Stadium, the Lighthouse Theatre, Surfside Holiday Park and major tourist attraction Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village.
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http://www.warrnambool.vic.gov.au
External link for Warrnambool City Council
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Warrnambool, VIC 3280, AU
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Our first session fully booked out... so we've added a second one! Unlock the social media potential for your business with this hands-on strategy and content workshop on Monday March 3, run by The Social Connection https://lnkd.in/gddteX_g
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Looking for a seachange? We’re looking to fill three manager positions at Warrnambool City Council. Here’s CEO Andrew Mason to tell you all about it … To view the current vacancies, click here: https://lnkd.in/dbU_pU7K
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What are your hopes and aspirations for Warrnambool over the next four years? Share them with Council as we begin community consultation for the 2025-2029 Council Plan and 2025-2026 Budget with a discussion at the Reception Room, Warrnambool Civic Centre on Monday 16 December from 5pm to 7pm. No RSVPs required.
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We're incredibly proud that the Warrnambool Visitor Information Centre has been named the best in the state at the Victorian Tourism Awards! The judges appreciated Warrnambool’s commitment to outstanding customer service, innovative visitor engagement, and dedication to supporting the broader tourism industry. Congratulations to everyone involved in the success!
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Thank you to everyone who came along to the Mayor's Breakfast and City Briefing yesterday. Part of the event was the release of the 2024 Warrnambool Business Survey results. If you couldn't make it, but you'd like to see the survey results, the full report is on our website: https://lnkd.in/gDQdFqe6
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Have you taken the Warrnambool Business Survey yet? If not, please do! The survey will provide a snapshot of the current business landscape, including business confidence, challenges and opportunities. The responses will also help us to tailor our business support activities and initiatives to better assist the business community.
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Warrnambool won silver at the Victorian Top Tourism Town Awards last night. The city was narrowly beaten by Bendigo as Victoria’s Top Tourism Town for 2024, but Warrnambool finished ahead of fellow finalists Ballarat, Mildura, Echuca, Shepparton and Werribee. Congratulations to nearby Timboon who won gold in the Top Tiny Tourism Town category (population under 1500) as well as Koroit who was a finalist in the Top Small Tourism Town category (population under 5000). Here a members of our Visitor Economy Team Ash Price, Susanne Kinna, Jillian Bushell and Paul Thompson.
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Mayor Ben Blain, Deputy Mayor Vicki Jellie, Councillors Otha Akoch and Angie Paspaliaris as well as senior staff were in Canberra last week for the Australian Council of Local Government. They met with representatives and ministers from the Federal Government and the opposition to talk about a childcare centre of excellence, funding for regional airports and all things Warrnambool.
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