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Welcome to the

South Coast

Work. Live. Love. South Coast, NSW

From manufacturing to defence, agriculture to construction, the South Coast has a vast array of opportunities available for skilled people seeking a fulfilling career whilst finding balance to enjoy life.

We believe that those all-important weekends should be spent relaxing and having fun, but not to the detriment of a career you love. We’re here to help you uncover, develop and grow your career in the South Coast, NSW.

Growth​

Regional employers take pride in building roles around people. Growth comes from being given the chance again and again to try new things, to develop new skills and to diversify experience. Acknowledging that they don’t have the large pool of skills to draw upon that metro businesses have, they have become known for ‘home growing’.
When you align with a regional employer on core values, show initiative, drive, aptitude and hunger to learn, career growth comes quickly.

Community

Community and regional go hand in hand. Regional employers lead from the front with the value they place not only on making a difference internally within their business but also within their community. The chance to collaborate locally with others, network, and build relationships and connections with community is a fundamental characteristic of working in a regional business.

Balance

There’s a reason south coast employers live and work regionally and for many it’s about the work-life balance, not only for them, but for their team as well. The ability to achieve career goals in family friendly and flexible environments where the commute is minimal and there is plenty of time to enjoy beautiful beaches after work or the bush on the weekend is the balance that exists on the south coast.

Explore some of the regions in the South Coast.

South Coast

Featured Employers

Meet some of the leading employers in the South Coast.

CareSouth employer of choice - Think Regional Partner Employer
Community and Health Services

CareSouth

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Agriculture and Animal Care

Berry Veterinary Clinic

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Advanced Manufacturing and Defence Solutions

Nowchem

I.T Basecamp
Professional Services, Government and Education

IT Basecamp

South Coast

Industries

At first glance, the South Coast of NSW may appear like a sleepy seaside town with vast green rolling hills, but deep in this beautiful facade is a booming regional economy. Our growing industries are plentiful and house career opportunities that you may never have previously thought of.

We encourage you to take a deep dive in and keep an open mind as you consider how your skills could be transferable to our growing businesses.

Agriculture and Animal Care

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South Coast

Career News

From Brief to Build: A Day in the Life of a Developer at IT Basecamp

New Graduate Vet Career Growth: Sasha’s South Coast Start at Berry Vet Clinic

New Graduate Vet Career Growth: From Hong Kong to Kiama

Property Management Career Success: How Rachael Emes Found Growth on the South Coast

Sikorsky Nowra Career Success: From Navy Cadets to Aviation Operations

Community Services Career Leadership: How Penny Hood Found Purpose with CareSouth

Veterinary Nursing Career Growth: How Liv Found Her Path at Berry Vet Clinic

From London Kitchens to Cupitt’s Estate: How Ryan Smith Built a Culinary Career and Life on the South Coast

Childcare Career Success: From Sydney Gridlock to South Coast Freedom

Berry Vet Clinic Careers: Sahra and Belle’s Veterinary Nursing Growth

Commercial HVAC Career Growth: From Locksmithing to Climax Airconditioning

Gerringong Career Success: From Sydney Stress to the South Coast

From Bookkeeping to Conveyancing: How Celeste Found Her Dream Career in the Shoalhaven, NSW

Vet Nursing Career Growth: Tayla’s New Start in Shoalhaven Heads

A Day in the Life of a New Home Consultant on the South Coast

IT Careers Thrive in Regional NSW

Temika’s Story – Leading with Heart at CareSouth

The Defence Solutions Industry: A Hidden Employment Powerhouse on the NSW South Coast

Industry Insights: Advanced Manufacturing and Defence Solutions on the NSW South Coast

Building the Future: Property, Construction and Trades on the South Coast

Shaping the future in Community and Health Services on the South Coast

From Hospitality to Law: Paris’s Unexpected Career Journey

Alan’s Journey of Career Progression at Nowchem

Lifestyle and Career Balance in Hospitality, Tourism and Retail on the South Coast

Passing the Baton: How Nowchem is Building the Next Generation of Leaders

Growing Professional Services Careers on the South Coast

Shya’s Story – Growing Within the Building Industry

Pat’s been growing his career with Nowchem for 30 years

From Sydney to South Coast: How Brett reinvented his career and found balance in Nowra 

A family business driving innovation from the South Coast

Using Your Strengths to Get Noticed

Leadership and Career Growth Opportunities on the South Coast

Chris found career growth moving from Canberra to the South Coast

Leading a Family Business – Harvey’s Journey to the Right Fit

Adel’s Journey into Defence Solutions on the NSW South Coast

From French Vineyards to Aussie Skincare: Coralie’s Unexpected Journey – Nowchem

From Germany to the South Coast – Felix’s Career in Chemistry and Cosmetics

Brave and Bold: Sudip’s Journey from Kathmandu to the NSW South Coast

Finding career growth and community in a small South Coast town – Zoe’s Story

How Social Networking can help you build your South Coast career

How Matt upskilled and found his dream IT career in Huskisson

How Sam found his niche in flooring – a South Coast success story 

How Klara found a fulfilling Occupational Therapy career on the NSW South Coast 

Carla’s career shift from city lights to coastal life

How two young Vets found their future at Berry Vet Clinic

A Day in the Life of…. a Paediatric Occupational Therapist

A Day in the Life of… an SEO specialist in Huskisson

EVET Off to a Flying Start

The sky is the limit for Haley

Opportunities Taking Shape

Stef’s story – building a South Coast Career and Home

A Veterinary Practice that’s determined to do things differently

A Day in the Life of… A Senior Insurance Broker on the South Coast

A Day in the Life of a People and Culture lead – career opportunities on the South Coast

A Day in the Life of… a Paralegal on the South Coast (soon to be Solicitor)

Coralie’s Role in Regional Growth

A Workplace That Cares: Chelsea’s Journey to Maternity Leave with Nowchem

A Day in the Life of a… Level 2 IT Technician out on the Road

There’s Something in the Water

A Career That Ticks all The Boxes

LabReady Initiative Addresses Workforce Gaps in the South Coast

QintetiQ Puts South Coast Jobs on World Stage

Cyber Hero David

IT Was Meant to Be

A Career Pathway With Many Steps – From Tradesman to IT Technician

Investing in People: The Role of Succession Planning in South Coast Business Success

Building a New Life: Alena’s Journey from Russia to a Thriving Career in Regional Australia

Exploring Rewarding Occupational Therapy Careers on the South Coast: Meet the OTs Making a Difference

Executive Regional Leader: Renee Knight

Clara’s Journey to a Fulfilling Career in Rural Health

Sustainable Businesses Equipping Clinical Operators

Winners are Grinners

Carly’s Career Transition from Primary School Teacher to Occupational Therapist

Battling Burnout: Regional organisations setting new standards for wellbeing

The South Coast is the backdrop for the life Pratima always wanted

A Lifelong Connection to the South Coast: Lydia’s Journey in Law

Leading a Fulfilling Professional and Personal Life

CareSouth’s Tracy Mayo Loves the Hands-On Nature of Her Role

How CareSouth fosters Learning, Development, and Community Impact

Choosing Where Home Is – Eliza at Nowchem

Escaping the Rat Race – James at Macey Insurance

When Weekends Feel Like a Holiday – Trudi A&D Tree Services

Healthy Demand – job vacancies tripling in the Health/Community Services industries

The Centre Breaking Barriers and Connecting Community

The Future Looks Bright for Professional Services on the South Coast 

Macey Insurance Broker’s search for a new Marketing Coordinator

From Sydney’s Hustle to Building Community Connections on the South Coast

A Legacy of Family and Service in Nowra

Building on Strong Foundations, One Sale at a Time

Where Work Feels Like Home – The Family Behind Choices Flooring Nowra

Driving towards a better balance with Nowchem

A Day in The Life of… A Chemist:  Tom has found the perfect formula 

Standing out from the crowd – Job Application Success 

Elevating the HR capability of the NSW South Coast

Discovering the Potential and Interests Adel Didn’t Know She Had

New thinking brings inclusive sports program to the Shoalhaven

Attracted to the social aspect, stayed for the career opportunities

CareSouth’s Co-CEO Co-stars

Noah’s Charts New Waters

Think Regional’s Workforce Attraction Strategy in Motion

Leading by Example – Bryden Krebs, Berry Vet Clinic

Financial Dynamics ‘Strategic Evolution’

Risky Business – Cody Smith, A&D Tree Services

Home Grown Leader – John Lamont

Lawyers Putting People First – Deb Russell, Steve Warwick & Jack Miller

Partners in Life and Business – Claire and Nathan Carson

Donna Dykstra – Leading by Example

Making a Conscious Decision About the Kind of Leader You Want to Be – Mick Green

Collaboration – A Game Changer in Appealing to New Employees

When You Know, You Know – Sonia Liddicoat, CEO William Campbell Foundation

Regional Community Services Organisation Setting the Bar High

Connection to Land, Sea & Sky Called This Regional Career Builder Home

Encouraged to Leave but Eager to Stay

A Day in the Life of an Occupational Therapist at CareSouth

A Culinary Career Like No Other

Graduate Opportunities Have Come a Long Way and So Has Jack

A Day in the Life of… A Regional Manager in Community Services: Making a Career out of Making a Difference

Regional Business Harnessing the Benefits of AI

A Day in the Life of an Allied Health Assistant (AHA)… Well two actually

A Day in the Life of… A Vet Nurse Receptionist

A Day in the Life of… A Junior Arborist: The Thrill of Climbing Trees for a Living 

A Day in the Life of an Arborist Supervisor/Estimator

A Day in the Life of… A Regional Site Supervisor: Building the Dream

A Day in the life of… A General Manager of Broking: Where No Two Days are the Same

A Day in the Life of… A Mature-Junior Accountant: From Scaffolder to Accountant

A Day in the Life of… An Organisation and Methods Analyst: From Intern to Employee

A Day in the life of… A Graduate Occupational Therapist (OT): Being a Full time Creative Problem Solver

A Day in the Life of… A Vet Nurse

Aspiring Regional Career Builder – University Student Brodie Taylor: Stepping out from behind the computer screen

A Day in the Life of… A Vet working in Berry and Shell Cove

Building a Personal Career Brand

Crossing Paths with Macey Insurance Brokers

From Nursing to Real Estate, on a journey that wasn’t a straight line

Employment News Story: Shoalhaven Occupational Therapy – A Regional Star that Shines Bright

Reflections: ‘Transferable Skills’

Employment news: South Coast Centre of Excellence

Featured employer spotlight: Macey’s annual charity golf day celebrates 10 years

Why Intrapreneurship is the new Buzzword

When Dreams Become Reality

The Power of Networking

The Choice is Yours

When Growth Snowballs

Variety is the Spice of Life

Family, Quality, Community

You Really Can Have it All

When accounting is a Team Sport

Making Work, Work for you

The Garden Berry – Designing Careers Around People

A Regional Employer Helping You Find More than Your Niche

Living The Dream – Building More Than a Career on the South Coast

Growing More Than Grapes

Trading the lights of London for the Meadows of Milton

Community When You Need it Most

Walsh & Monaghan – Training the Valuers of the Future

Attracting the Health Professionals of the Future

Balancing Act

To Stay or Not to Stay

Join the Regional Career Builder Network

We are here to nurture you and your career, to take the unknown out of building a career in a regional town and to connect you with the local business community in ways which will grow your personal brand and position you for a fulfilling career in Regional Australia.