Johnsonville is a small riverside town in East Gippsland, located between Bairnsdale and Lakes Entrance along the Princes Highway. Known for its scenic setting on the Tambo River, it's popular with boating enthusiasts and offers peaceful country living. While job opportunities within Johnsonville are limited, most locals commute to nearby towns like Bairnsdale or Lakes Entrance for employment in retail, healthcare, trades, and hospitality.
If you’re based in Johnsonville, you’ll enjoy a relaxed lifestyle with strong access to regional jobs across multiple industries.
Popular jobs near Johnsonville
Locals often work in:
- Retail and Hospitality – cafés, supermarkets, and takeaway venues in Bairnsdale or Lakes Entrance
- Construction and Trades – plumbing, carpentry, electrical, and rural contracting
- Healthcare and Medical – aged care, disability support, and allied health roles based in Bairnsdale
- Tourism and Visitor Services – seasonal work in accommodation, cleaning, and guest services
- Farming and Agriculture – seasonal farm work, fencing, and land care on nearby rural properties
- Transport and Logistics – delivery driving, machinery transport, and depot support
Types of work near Johnsonville
Full-time and part-time roles in retail, trades, and care services
- Casual and seasonal jobs in hospitality, cleaning, and tourism
- Contract work in land management and transport
Why work near Johnsonville?
Johnsonville offers the benefits of riverside living with easy access to two of East Gippsland’s biggest employment hubs. Whether you're after steady full-time work or something more flexible, there’s a wide variety of opportunities within a short drive.
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