April 05, 2021

Senior Executive Jobs in Regional Australia: What is Available and Who are the Successful Candidates? - with Regional Recruiter Zoe Allan (Ep 76)

42 minutes

Are There Jobs for Corporate Professionals in Regional Australia?

The pandemic has changed the way we work. Corporate professionals are now working from home, and many people have time to reflect on what they want to pursue in life. Because of these changes, many have reflected on moving to the regions to live and work there.

But are there good jobs for corporate professionals in regional Australia? I invited Zoe Allan, the founder of Millano Appointments based in regional Victoria, to talk about it. I had many questions for her, and I was particularly interested in knowing more about senior professionals' success rates moving and working into the regions. Is it worth applying for a job in a region you don't know? Who are regional companies interested in attracting?

About our guest, Zoe Allan:

Based in Ballarat, Zoe Allan is a born and bred Regional Victorian, with a deep knowledge of the region she calls home and a strong personal connection to the local community.

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Timestamps to guide your listening:

05:35 - Zoe's career journey and background
10:06 - Zoe's key strengths that helped in her career
12:15 - Things to consider when moving to the regions
13:49 - What are the available white-collar jobs in a town like Ballarat?
17:29 - Common traits of successful candidates
19:50 - Is there a preference for candidates that live in the region?
21:30 - Zoe's advice on what to put in your application
23:00 - Best way to engage in the region if you are new
25:06 - Difference of job applications in big cities vs the regions
26:40 - Importance of LinkedIn
29:27 - Salary range and cost of living in the region
31:20 - More jobs advertised in the regions than in big cities
32:47 - Remote work in the region
35:54 - Who will not work well in the region?
38:03 - Final advice from Zoe

Links mentioned in this episode:

Episode 8 - Interview with Alistair Freeman
Episode 55 - From City Life to Tropical Paradise: A Positive Redundancy Story Update, with Alistair Freeman
Episode 41 - Escape to the country: Can remote work re-shape our cities and regional towns? - with Liz Ritchie
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One in five wants to move to the country
Motivation for metropolitan residents to make the move.

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