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Employer recruitment in Geelong

Recruitment agency in Geelong for employers

CrossNation is a recruitment agency based in Victoria that serves employers in Geelong and the Geelong region. We recruit aged care, nursing, allied health, radiology, hospitality and trades staff from candidates based in Australia and from overseas. Our fee is 12% of the candidate's annual salary, with a 90-day placement guarantee.

1,200+
Successful Placements
92%
Placement Success Rate
10+
Years of Recruitment Experience
80+
Employer Partners
  • 12% of annual salary

    Charged only when a placement succeeds. No placement, no fee.

  • 90-day placement guarantee

    See our terms.

What do the Census numbers say about Geelong?

Geelong had 327,878 residents at the 2021 Census and a median age of 40, compared with 38 in Victoria and 38 in Australia.

The industries employing the most people in Geelong included Hospitals (except Psychiatric Hospitals), Other Social Assistance Services, Supermarket and Grocery Stores.

Hospitals (except Psychiatric Hospitals) employed 8,633 people (5.5% of employed residents), compared with 4.6% in Victoria and 4.5% in Australia.

These are ABS 2021 Census figures. They describe the area, not CrossNation's own placements.

Hiring in Geelong: income and occupations

Postcode 3220 falls in the range 3211 to 3232 on the Home Affairs designated regional area postcodes page, which is Category 2, cities and major regional centres.

Median weekly household income in Geelong was $1,658 at the 2021 Census, below the Victoria figure of $1,759 and below the Australian figure of $1,746.

The most common occupation groups among employed residents were professionals (23.0%), technicians and trades workers (14.6%), community and personal service workers (13.2%).

Hospitals (except Psychiatric Hospitals) was the industry employing the most residents of Geelong, at 5.5% of employed residents.

Wages for a role follow the award or enterprise agreement that covers it, not the Census medians. The screening checks for care and disability roles in Victoria are on our recruitment agency Victoria page. This is general information, not migration advice. Speak to a registered migration agent.

Age and income in Geelong

Age and income in Geelong, from the ABS 2021 Census: Geelong, Victoria and Australia
2021 CensusGeelongVictoriaAustralia
Median age (years)403838
Median weekly household income$1,658$1,759$1,746
Median weekly family income$2,100$2,136$2,120
Median weekly personal income$787$803$805

Source: ABS 2021 Census QuickStats: Geelong (retrieved 6 October 2026). Counts with the share of residents or employed residents in brackets, exactly as the ABS prints them.

Industries employing the most people (top responses)

Industries employing the most people (top responses), from the ABS 2021 Census: Geelong, Victoria and Australia
2021 CensusGeelongVictoriaAustralia
Hospitals (except Psychiatric Hospitals)8,633 (5.5%)146,890 (4.6%)545,158 (4.5%)
Other Social Assistance Services5,527 (3.5%)68,023 (2.2%)278,221 (2.3%)
Supermarket and Grocery Stores4,136 (2.6%)75,275 (2.4%)299,810 (2.5%)
Cafes and Restaurants4,027 (2.6%)77,070 (2.4%)268,005 (2.2%)
Primary Education3,789 (2.4%)61,560 (1.9%)265,249 (2.2%)

Source: ABS 2021 Census QuickStats: Geelong (retrieved 6 October 2026). Counts with the share of residents or employed residents in brackets, exactly as the ABS prints them.

Occupation groups (top responses)

Occupation groups (top responses), from the ABS 2021 Census: Geelong, Victoria and Australia
2021 CensusGeelongVictoriaAustralia
Professionals36,238 (23.0%)790,960 (25.0%)2,886,921 (24.0%)
Technicians and Trades Workers22,959 (14.6%)399,460 (12.6%)1,554,313 (12.9%)
Community and Personal Service Workers20,819 (13.2%)347,570 (11.0%)1,382,205 (11.5%)
Managers19,701 (12.5%)442,109 (14.0%)1,645,769 (13.7%)
Clerical and Administrative Workers17,750 (11.3%)392,444 (12.4%)1,525,311 (12.7%)
Labourers14,689 (9.3%)277,292 (8.8%)1,086,120 (9.0%)
Sales Workers13,697 (8.7%)263,317 (8.3%)986,433 (8.2%)
Machinery Operators and Drivers9,030 (5.7%)187,939 (5.9%)755,863 (6.3%)

Source: ABS 2021 Census QuickStats: Geelong (retrieved 6 October 2026). Counts with the share of residents or employed residents in brackets, exactly as the ABS prints them.

Live jobs

Open CrossNation jobs in Geelong

No CrossNation jobs are open in Geelong today. New roles are added as employers brief us. See all open jobs.

What does hiring cost?

Our fee is 12% of the candidate's annual salary, with a 90-day placement guarantee. Wages are a separate cost and follow the award or enterprise agreement that covers the role. Our salary guides and pay rates calculator print the Fair Work award minimums with their clause and effective date, so you can budget before you brief us.

How does hiring in Geelong work with CrossNation?

  1. You send the role, location, start date and whether you want candidates based in Australia, overseas, or both.
  2. We search for candidates who match the brief and record their qualification, registration and work rights status so you can check it.
  3. You interview the shortlist and choose who to offer.
  4. We coordinate the offer with you and the candidate. Our fee is 12% of the candidate's annual salary, with a 90-day placement guarantee.
FAQ

Questions from employers in Geelong

What do recruitment agencies in Geelong charge?

Our fee is 12% of the candidate's annual salary, with a 90-day placement guarantee. Other recruitment agencies set their own fees, so ask each one how it is calculated and when it is charged.

Is CrossNation one of the employment agencies or recruitment companies in Geelong?

CrossNation is a recruitment agency based in Victoria (VIC 3978). Employers in Geelong who search for employment agencies, job agencies or recruitment companies in Victoria are usually looking for a service like ours: you send the role and start date, we search and shortlist candidates against your brief, you interview, and we coordinate the offer.

Where is CrossNation based?

CrossNation is based in Victoria (VIC 3978) and recruits for employers in every state and territory, including Geelong and Victoria. Send the enquiry form to our recruitment team.

Which roles can you recruit in Geelong?

Aged care, nursing, allied health, radiology, hospitality and trades roles.

Can you recruit candidates who already live in Victoria?

We recruit candidates who already live in Australia and have work rights, as well as candidates overseas. Tell us which pool you prefer in the enquiry form and we will say what we can do for a start date and the Geelong region.

Can CrossNation sponsor overseas workers or give visa advice?

No. CrossNation is a recruitment agency, not a registered migration agent. Sponsorship is the employer's decision and visa applications need a registered migration agent. This is general information, not migration advice. Speak to a registered migration agent.