Jobs aplenty in the caravan industry
Local travel boom drives RV industry job marketIt's not all doom and gloom in the local labour market, with Caravan Industry Victoria recently estimating job opportunities for as many as 400 people in both a professional corporate setting and manufacturing and labour-based roles in Australia's RV manufacturing heartland.
With around 90 per cent of Australian-built RVs produced in Melbourne, and pent-up demand for caravans after many weeks of lockdown, the state industry body said "there is a significant need for more people so products and services can be delivered to excited consumers".
One example of the hiring frenzy is at the relatively new Somerton, Victoria distribution centre of European leisure brands Thetford and Truma.
“In recent times our new brand RV Online has employed positions in ecommerce and warehousing to help meet the demand in lieu of the travel restrictions and more people travelling at home," LeisureTec Australia General Manager Paul Widdis said.
Caravan Industry Victoria, CEO Rob Lucas said there are many examples of blue and white collar jobs advertised on employment websites including caravan makers, service and repair technicians, office administrators, marketing managers and accountants.
“The industry has so many opportunities, and it is an industry that should not be overlooked when thinking about a new career or career move, including those who are looking for their first job. The opportunities are all here and offer long term careers," Lucas said.
As part of its Give it a Go jobs campaign, the Queensland government is also encouraging grey nomads and other travellers to fill some of the thousands of positions available throughout the state, as demand rises for workers in Queensland's tourism industry as travel restrictions ease.
"We know there are many older people travelling around the state in campers and caravans who also want to work to cover petrol costs or extra spending money," Queensland Tourism Minister Stirling Hinchcliffe said.
"Queensland boasts some of the world's greatest tourism experiences and this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see the sights the Sunshine State and get paid for it."
Younger people are also being encouraged to take up tourism jobs, with travel discounts and other incentives offered.
“For young Queenslanders who’ve just finished school, snapping up a job in the regional tourism industry is a great gap-year adventure."
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