Ranging from aviation to oil and gas, and from agriculture to professional services, there are employment and investment possibilities for a wide variety of interests and specialties.
Wellington Shire Council's Economic Development Unit works in partnership with neighbouring Councils, State and Federal Government agencies, industry and community to support new initiatives and projects for the region.
A key function is to link business with government, facilitate supporting infrastructure and relationship management. Our focus is on enhancing competitiveness, increasing sustainable growth and improving outcomes for the community as a whole.
For a thorough understanding of Wellington Shire Council’s direction regarding economic development and tourism development, see our Economic Development Strategy on the Publications page.
The region offers very real opportunities to experience a healthy and prosperous lifestyle with quality health and education facilities, coupled with high quality business and recreational opportunities. With a very stable workforce and natural wonders all nearby in every direction, Wellington Shire provides a great place to live, work and enjoy.
The services Wellington Shire Council's Economic Development Unit provides include:
Business and Tourism Associations, Chambers of Commerce and Traders and Tourism Associations do a great job in addressing local opportunities and issues and providing a unified voice to Council and other levels of Government. Associations also provide valuable networking and professional development opportunities to members. To join your local association please see the contact details below.
Contact: Emile Theodore (President)
Telephone: 0418 563 601
Email: emile@castleburnstation.com.au
Contact: Jamie Riley (President)
Telephone: (03) 5148 3447
Email: Cafe.3858@hotmail.com
Web: www.visitheyfield.com.au
Contact: Matt Edey (President) or Tony Patchell (Secretary)
Telephone: 0417 122 694 or 0402 909 005
Email: edey.family@bigpond.com or tony.p@lancon.com
Contact: Linda Hunt (Secretary)
Telephone: 0488 411 021
Email: maffrabta@gmail.com
Contact: merve Lowe
Telephone: 0429 383 037
Email: portalbertprogress@gmail.com
Web: portalbert.vic.au
Contact: Russell Chester
Telephone: 0499 150 313
Email: rchester.traralgon@ljh.com.au
Web: www.discoverrosedale.com.au
Contact: Naomi Cranston (Executive Officer)
Telephone: 0414 424 610
Email: admin@salebta.com.au
Web: www.salebta.com.au
Contact: Leanne Dugan
Telephone: 0419 518 277
Email: stratfordtowncrier@gmail.com
Contact: Matt Langdon (President)
Telephone: 0418 298 218
Email: matt@heroroundtable.com.au
Web: www.yarram.org
For insight into our economy visit the links below to access our REMPLAN data:
Australian Bureau of Statistics QuickStats on our larger towns are detailed below:
Startup Gippsland is a regional accelerator program that supports entrepreneurs in Gippsland to develop, launch and scale their business. It includes public events such as meetups, one-off masterclasses and pitch showcases of local startups.
For further information check out the Startup Gippsland website, or jump straight into their Latest News or Upcoming Events.
Council maintain a range of documents and registers for public inspection in accordance with the Local Government Act 1989 and the Local Government (General) Regulations 2004 - these are shown below.
Note: The Auditors Report is incorporated within the Annual Report.
The documents below can also be viewed at our Sale or Yarram Service Centres.
In addition, the following documents are also available for public inspection at the Sale Service Centre:
To arrange an inspection, please contact Council.
These Councillors were appointed following Council elections held on 22 October 2016. They will serve until the next Council elections are held in 2020.
These Councillors were appointed following Council elections held on 27 October 2012.
These Councillors were appointed following Council elections held on 29 November 2008.
These Councillors were appointed following Council elections held on 26 November 2005.
These Councillors were appointed following Council elections held on 15 March 2003.
These Councillors were appointed following Council elections held on 18 March 2000.
These Councillors were appointed following Council elections held on 15 March 1997.