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Jobs in Geelong 2026, Top Industries & Employers

Find jobs in Geelong across healthcare, defence and aerospace. Discover top employers, salary guides and where Victoria's second city is hiring in 2026.

By Geelong Daily · Published 20 July 2026

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Jobs in Geelong 2026, Overview

Geelong's job market has diversified significantly from its historical manufacturing base (the Alcoa aluminium smelter at Point Henry and the Ford factory at Norlane both closed in the 2010s) to a more services-oriented economy centred around healthcare, education, defence and the growing Avalon Airport aerospace precinct. As Victoria's second city and a major regional hub, Geelong's employment market is increasingly attracting businesses and workers seeking Melbourne-proximity at lower cost.

Geelong's Top Industries and Employers

Healthcare, Barwon Health (Geelong Hospital, the region's major tertiary facility), St John of God Geelong Hospital and a network of aged care and community health services are Geelong's largest employers.
Education, Deakin University (Geelong Waterfront and Waurn Ponds campuses) is a major Geelong employer alongside the Gordon TAFE and a large network of government and Catholic schools.
Defence and aerospace, RAAF Base Williams at Point Cook (near Geelong), the Avalon Airport RAAF component and the Australian International Airshow precinct support aerospace and defence employment. Boeing Defence Australia, Lockheed Martin and other contractors have Avalon presences.
Wool and agriculture, The Geelong Wool Combing facility (operated by Lempriere) and the Australian Wool Exchange market for wool provide agricultural industry employment. The surrounding Barwon region's agricultural sector feeds into Geelong's logistics and processing industries.
Construction and development, Geelong's ongoing CBD transformation and residential development support construction employment.

Where to Find Jobs in Geelong

Seek.com.au, Geelong and Surf Coast listings.
Victorian Government Jobs, careers.vic.gov.au for public sector roles.
Geelong Advertiser, Local job classifieds.
Indeed.com.au, Healthcare, education and trades roles.

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