The Limestone Coast has many employment opportunities across a number of industry sectors, with a diverse range of occupations available in each. The eight largest employing industries in our region are Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing; Manufacturing; Retail; Health and Community Services; Contruction; Education; Accomodation, Cafes and Restaurants; Transport and Storage.
The Career Development Centre has a wide range of resources and Industry specific information that may be useful to help you make decisions about your career.
Information Sheets
Limestone Coast Industries
Looking towards the future
Industry Skills Boards
In South Australia we have nine industry Skills Boards (ISBs). The skills boards were developed in 2005 in an effort to link industry, community and government bodies from each sector. They are an excellent tool for finding out about each industry and provide information, links and resources to a wide range of career information, career pathways and training.
Links below to each industry skills board:
Transport Distribution Training South Australia
Business Services Industry Skills Board
Construction Industry Training Board
Electrical Electro technology Energy and Water Skills Board
Food Tourism & Hospitality Industry Skills Advisory Council SA inc
South Australia Health and Community Services Skills Board
Manufacturing Industry Skills Advisory Council
Primary Industry Skills Council SA inc
Services Skills SA
Industry Profile showcasing local businesses
We are developing profiles of businesses within our region to support them to make their business an employer of choice and to give potential employees information about work opportunities in the region.
Go to Business Industry Profile to find out about businesses in our region, or to add a profile of your business
Some of the key industries within the region that you may want to consider are:
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing
Manufacturing
Construction
Retail Trade
Accommodation, Cafes and restaurants
Transport and Storage
Education
Health and Community Services
Mining
Electricity, Gas & Water Supply
Wholesale Trade
Communication Services
Finance & Insurance
Property & Business Services
Government Administration & Defence
Cultural & Recreational Services
Personal & Other Services
When planning your career some things to think about are; Your personal interests
Your personal skills
The opportunities available in this region and other regions
Whether you want to do further study – many areas demand this. You will always need to keep learning on the job.
Shortages of workers in the region change as the economy changes – so, for example, if fewer houses are being built because lending interest rates are high or people are worried about the future, then the construction industry will take on less workers. Or if there is a drought, then farms will take on less workers.
If you have a qualification (such as a trade) you are more likely to be employable
The best way to decide what you are going to do is to look at the industries that have work opportunities, the skills you have and the things that interest you.
The jobs listed above are only a small sample of what is available in the region. If you are unsure about what you want to do, visit the Career Development Centre – we can discuss options with you and we have lots of information to help you as you make decisions about further study or work. Some of the jobs in the region require a University Degree or TAFE studies while others do not.
Come in and have a look at our Seasonal Work Calendar which can give you a start to working in the region.
Labour Calendar
This calendar has a breakdown of the seasonal work available throughout the Limestone Coast all year round
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Labour Calendar (PDF)
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