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Living and working in Victoria (VIC)
Victoria is an enchanting realm brimming with a panorama of experiences– From sweeping coastlines, pristine beaches, spectacular parks and forests teeming with wildlife, to wineries, lakes and mountains offering skiing and hiking – And all of these unique and varied landscapes lie within a day’s reach of its capital city, Melbourne – a fashionable, arty city that is both dynamic and cosmopolitan, proud of its place as Australia’s cultural and sporting capital.
Victoria is Australia’s second-smallest state, covering 227,600 square kilometres of the country’s south-eastern corner. New South Wales borders its north and South Australia its west, and an 1800 km coastline runs south and up the east, bordering Bass Strait. The population of Victoria is about 6,244,200 people, of which an estimated 4.67 million people live in Melbourne.
Victoria has nine universities in Melbourne and in country regions – University of Melbourne, Swinburne University of Technology, Australian Catholic University, Victoria University, Monash University, RMIT University, La Trobe University, Deakin University and Federation University. Vocational Education is offered by some of these universities and 18 government-run institutions. Students from all over the world throng Melbourne for the excellent quality of education and world-renowned liveability of the city, which boasts a packed program of festivals and events, Australia’s best and stylish shopping, a lively passion for eating and drinking, and a flourishing arts scene.
Aged Care and Disability Support Jobs in Victoria (VIC)
Victoria contributes to nearly 22% of Australia’s economic activity, driven by manufacturing, services, mining, oil and tourism. Finance and insurance generates the largest income, while the healthcare and social assistance sector is the state’s biggest employer with 342,000 jobs, amounting to 12.5% of the workforce.
Victoria has one of the best healthcare systems in Australia with over 300 hospitals and health services, including large public and private hospitals, rural and regional health services, medical clinics, community health centres and speciality hospitals. Ambulance Victoria provides medical emergency response and care services throughout the state. The state government invests heavily and continually to boost health infrastructure through initiatives and projects, such as the recently built and opened state-of-the-art Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre. Six Primary Health Networks (PHNs) support health professionals in the region.
Victoria has a great network of roads and national highways connecting Melbourne with Sydney to the north and Adelaide to the west. It is well linked by airways, trains and bus services too, including Melbourne’s famous tramways and its suburban rail. The state’s average median house price is $581,375 and average weekly rent is $400. In this state packed with fun and adventure, no matter where you choose to live, you’re never more than a few hours’ reach of the best of what life has to offer.
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