Vic - it's time to take a look
Victoria (VIC)
Population: 5 million
Capital: Melbourne (3,634,200 people)
Climate: Average temp winter to summer is from 5 to 27°C
Victoria offers a mix of great cities and diverse landscape ranging from alpine forests, stunning coastline, rugged cliffs and mangrove fringed mudflats and as this is such a compact state, you experience the change of landscape within just a few hours travel.
Melbourne, the capital city of Victoria and the cultural hub of Australia,is on the banks of the Yarra River and is noted for its diversity, vitality and high quality of life. It enjoys a temperate climate with a cool winter.
Victoria's Economy
- Victoria has enjoyed 13 years of consistent economic growth and is one of Australia's strongest and most resilient economies.
- Largely service -based ,the Victorian economy has averaged a 3.9% growth rate over the last 10 years.
- Forecasters see a continuing growth trend with business investment at an all time high.
- Victoria is experiencing skill shortages in many industries and encourages new migrants in these areas.
- Biotechnology is a high profile emerging industry as seen in the launch of the new Synchrotron facility.
- The State has just launched a massive drive to attract skilled immigrants to live and work in Victoria. Initiatives focus on attracting highly skilled professionals, tradespeople, business owners and investors to regional communities and ensuring that they settle in well and contribute their full potential.
Skills in Demand
Skilled - Sponsored Eligibility List
The Victorian Government’s Skilled - Sponsored Eligibility List identifies skills in demand throughout the state. If you have an occupation on this list you may be eligible for sponsorship by the Victorian Government under the Skilled - Sponsored Visa.
View the Skilled - Sponsored Eligibility List
Regional Sponsored Eligibility List
The Victorian Government’s Skilled - Regional Sponsored Eligibility List identifies skills in demand within regional Victoria.
If you have an occupation on this list, you may be eligible for sponsorship by the Victorian Government under the Skilled - Regional Sponsored visa for living and working in regional Victoria.
View the Skilled - Regional Sponsored Eligibility List
Regional Migration Incentive Fund
If you are planning the move to regional Victoria, you could be supported through the Victorian Government’s Regional Migration Incentive Fund (RMIF). Locally based Regional Migration Coordinators are available to refer you to a range of services once you arrive.
To find out more about Victoria, it's geography and people and for further information about the Regional Migration Incentive Fund visit www.LiveInVictoria.vic.gov.au
To find out more information on Melbourne visit http://www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/