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People often have misconceptions about living in Provincial Victoria, however it is easy to live, work and invest in Greater Shepparton. The region offers vast employment and investment opportunities and has a thriving business sector. With an average population growth of 1.8 per cent per annum, Greater Shepparton is the place to make it happen.

Living in Greater Shepparton 

Greater Shepparton offers all the amenities to suit almost any lifestyle. There are many fantastic shopping outlets, a broad range of restaurants and eateries for all tastes, and various opportunities to explore a range of social and recreational activities. There are factory sales outlets to discover, family activities such as Aquamoves for all your fun and fitness needs, Eastbank and Westside for entertainment, SPC Ardmona KidsTown and the extensive shared path network to explore. In Greater Shepparton you can take on as much or as little as you like. There are sporting clubs, theatre companies, shows and events, social activities and much more to discover.

Working in Greater Shepparton

With a diverse community like Greater Shepparton comes a diverse range of job opportunities. There are many major employers in Greater Shepparton and the different types of jobs that are available include casual, seasonal, part time, full time, and long term employment. Greater Shepparton has a broad range of jobs available with many employment agencies available to help you to find your ideal employment. There are also many organisations specialising in training and education that can provide you with extra skills and knowledge.

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Fast Facts

  • Located 180km north of Melbourne
  • "Food Bowl of Australia"
  • 2,422sq km in area
  • Major centres of Shepparton, Mooroopna, Tatura and other localities such as Murchison, Congupna, Dookie, Katandra, Merrigum and Tallygaroopna
  • Total population of 57,088 (2006 Census Data), expected to increase to 81,378 by 2031 (Victoria in Future 2004, DSE 2004)
  • Is the home of national iconic food brands such as SPC Ardmona, Campbell's Soups, Tatura Milk Industries, Unilever, Snowbrand, Tatura Dairies and Dairy Farmers
  • Currently over $3million worth of building activity per week and this growth shows no sign of slowing
  • Median real estate prices are $232,000 for a house, $190,000 for a unit (REIV, 2007) and $99,500 for a vacant block ("Know Your Town", DSE 2005)
  • Well known as an events and conference destination and a strong tourism industry is being developed
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Goulburn Murray Lifestyle

For information on moving to the Goulburn Murray visit the GM Lifestyle website.

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Goulburn Murray Lifestyle
http://www.gmlifestyle.com.au/
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Our Towns

While the city of Shepparton sits at the heart of the municipality of Greater Shepparton, there are many wonderful towns and communities that contribute to the region's reputation for diversity and culture.

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Our Towns
http://www.greatershepparton.com.au/ourregion/towns/
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Employment

The local employment agencies listed below will be a helpful reference. Each one is keen to help place the right people with the right employers. Also listed below are links to the employment opportunities available at the Council and those listed in the Shepparton News classifieds.

CVGT Employment
227 Wyndham Street, Shepparton
T: (03) 5823 3400
W: www.cvgt.com.au

Fox Personnel
138 Nixon Street, Shepparton
T: (03) 5831 6656
E: info@foxpersonnel.com.au
W: www.foxpersonnel.com.au

Gem Personnel
174 Corio Street, Shepparton
T: (03) 5831 3633

MEGT
361 Wyndham Street, Shepparton
T: (03) 5820 8100
W: www.megt.com.au

Monarch Personnel
Suite 4, 164 Wyndham Street, Shepparton
T: (03) 5831 5880
W: www.monarchpersonnel.com.au

Salvation Army Employment Plus
221-225 Corio Street, Shepparton
T: (03) 5820 2800

Skilled
T: (03) 5831 8719
W: www.skilled.com.au

Workforce Extensions
475 Wyndham Street, Shepparton
T: (03) 5831 5700

Workforce on Tap
195a Corio Street, Shepparton
T: (03) 5831 7676
W: www.workforceontap.com.au

Worktrainers
3 Hoskin Street, Shepparton
T: (03) 5831 2511
W: www.worktrainers.com.au

Workways Association
30 Welsford Street, Shepparton
T: (03) 5821 9277
W: www.workways.org.au

 

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Council Employment Opportunities
http://www.greatershepparton.com.au/council/employment/positions_vacant/
Shepparton News Positions Vacant
http://www.localclassies.com.au/cat_jobs.asp
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Fact Sheets

Below are facts sheets that could help your move to Greater Shepparton.

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Greater Shepparton Profile
Employment
Real Estate
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In This Section

Message from the Mayor
Message from the Mayor
Greater Shepparton is situated in the heart of the Goulburn Valley, has a population of around 59,000 people, and is the fourth largest provincial centre in Victoria.
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Testimonial - Alan Tyson
Testimonial - Alan Tyson
"My friends come up to visit and they ask how far in advance I need to book to get them a round on the golf course. I just laugh and tell them there's no need to. They can't believe it!"
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Testimonial - Dean Gauci
Testimonial - Dean Gauci
"The biggest thing for me in Greater Shepparton I suppose is the sense of security. You know, I can't even imagine what it would be like to have to put my daughter on a train or tram to travel to school."
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Testimonial - Guilia Tassone
Testimonial - Guilia Tassone
"Now I go to Melbourne on occasions to visit relatives and friends, but after a weekend it is just so nice to come home to Greater Shepparton. In the city there is a sense of urgency about everything and it seems like for no reason you have to plan things months or even years ahead."
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Testimonial - Mark Reister
Testimonial - Mark Reister
"When I was living in the city I was lucky to go to one footy game a year in Melbourne, whereas now that I'm living in Greater Shepparton I go to about five AFL matches a year. I just didn't have the time, by the time I'd worked my normal hours, and battled the traffic from work to home, the game would be over."
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Testimonial - Sharon Kasper
Testimonial - Sharon Kasper
"It's all about life balance - and that's what Greater Shepparton offers. As well as that, I used to pay thousands of dollars to get a view that now I can get standing at my back door."
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