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Since 1970 Melbourne Airport has been Victoria’s gateway to the world, operating curfew-free, 24 hours per day, seven days a week. We are one of Australia’s premier transport hubs situated on an estate of 2,400 hectares. The greater Melbourne Airport precinct offers significant aeronautical infrastructure, a large business park and extensive road networks. The airport is located 22 kilometres northwest of Melbourne’s central business district and is well connected to the city’s freeway and arterial road network. Plans are progressing for a rail link connecting the airport to the suburban rail network via Sunshine. The airport is close to major industrial areas and serves as a hub for freight and logistics, while providing employment to thousands of residents in nearby suburban growth corridors. Melbourne is growing and Melbourne Airport is too. We expect to welcome more than 60 million travellers per year by 2033, and more than 14,000 people currently work at the airport, in industries as diverse as aviation, hospitality, freight and logistics, transport and retail. As we welcome more employees, travellers, and business partners to the airport, it’s important to be clear on our vision, purpose, and values. At Melbourne Airport, our vision is to be Australia’s favourite airport destination and we achieve this through our purpose which is to create connections that matter every day. Our values are: Be you. We celebrate diversity and earn the trust of our team and stakeholders by acting with integrity. Think big. We are visionary, with the courage to innovate and achieve our goals. Own it. We are results driven, make savvy decisions and take responsibility for our actions. Work together. We work together and communicate openly to achieve shared goals. If you are interested in working for Melbourne Airport please visit our Career Centre via our website.

The Queen Victoria Market has been Melbourne’s marketplace since 1878. It is loved by locals and remains among the top international tourist destinations in Victoria. For over 140 years, the Market still operates as a traditional market and has been recognised as an historic place by Heritage Victoria and is registered on the National heritage list. As the largest open air market in the Southern Hemisphere, the 'Vic Market' houses more than 500 small businesses, including of a wide variety of fresh food traders and a large number of general merchandise traders, plus seasonal night market food and specialty shopping traders. The Queen Victoria Market Pty Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of the City of Melbourne. Queen Victoria Market Pty Ltd is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the Market. The company vision of the Queen Victoria Market Pty Ltd is to create a thriving and diverse marketplace for future generations. This is achieved through being responsive to customer needs, creating a platform for small businesses to prosper, and realising social, economic and environmental benefits for stakeholders. The Queen Victoria Market and surrounding precinct is currently progressing through a five-year program of restoration and renewal, begun in 2017. Known as the Queen Victoria Market Precinct Renewal (QVMPR) program, the $250 million City of Melbourne program is the biggest investment in the council’s history.

Tourism East is the official regional tourism organisation for the Yarra Valley, Dandenong Ranges and surround. We exist to represent the region driving visitation and spend to one of Victoria's premier tourist destinations that boasts a wealth of attractions including wineries, foodie experiences, arts and culture, heritage, wildlife, nature, gardens, events, and conferences. We connect local businesses to global tourism markets, showcasing our region and the unique experiences it has to the offer the visitor. The region is surprisingly close to Melbourne yet a world away, under an hour from both Melbourne CBD and the international airport, it is within easy reach and offers a sophisticated blend of urban style within a majestic backdrop of blue mountain ranges and beautiful rolling hills strung with vines. With world famous wines, exceptional seasonal produce and breathtaking scenery, the Yarra Valley is Victoria’s premium food and wine region, home to over 80 wineries with most offering year round cellar door tastings. The Dandenong Ranges capture romance, just as nature intended. Meandering drives wind past lush forests and flowering gardens to hilltop villages replete with cosy hideaways, many with open fires. Home to an endless source of indulgent sensations, the region is rapidly gaining recognition as one of the states most romantic destinations, with it’s hilltop villages, abundant picnic grounds, boutique retreats, galleries, restaurants, ballooning and spa facilities.