Employment
Maryborough District Health Service (MDHS) is one of the largest employers in the Central Goldfields Shire.  We employ 360 staff over three campuses - Avoca, Dunolly and Maryborough.  64% of staff are employed in a professional capacity in roles such as nursing and allied health.  All our professional staff are credentialed or meet professional registration requirements.

Avoca, Dunolly and Maryborough are located in the heart of the goldfields.

Useful websites:

School Search: http://www.eduweb.vic.gov.au/schoolsonline/, http://www.maryborougheducationcentre.vic.edu.au/
Real Estate: http://www.realestate.com.au/
Local Council (Maryborough/Dunolly): http://www.centralgoldfields.com.au/
Local Council (Avoca): http://www.pyrenees.vic.gov.au/
 
Avoca nestles at the eastern base of the Pyrenees Ranges, and was once a rich gold producing area. There are 15 wineries in the Pyrenees region producing some of Australia's finest vintages. The Avoca area is a beautiful area to visit. Tall river red gums and the backdrop of the Pyrenees Ranges make a typical Australian panoama. Avoca has an impressive wide main street with central gardens surrounding the Soldiers Memorial. The town hosts many annual events including three horse race meetings, two Petanque weekend tournaments, Heroes in Hot Rods, Christmas Eve and Easter street parties Australia Day, and more.

Avoca information: http://www.avoca.vic.au/index.php?option=com_frontpage&Itemid=1       

Dunolly is a town with quiet charm, beautiful historic buildings.  You can appreciate the history over a relaxing glass of wine at the sidewalk cafe or a cup of coffee at one of the tea rooms. Situated amidst attractive bushland, 23 km north of Maryborough, Dunolly, a small town of 750 people, began as a gold mining town with a population of 45,000.

Dunolly information: http://www.travelmate.com.au/Places/Places.asp?TownName=Dunolly_%5C_VIC

Maryborough is central to Ballarat and Bendigo and approximately a two hour drive north-west of Melbourne. Maryborough was settled in the 1850s when prospectors flocked to the area in search of their fortune. Today they still come to find the elusive metal, as Maryborough is renowned for its alluvial gold.

Maryborough is not only about gold but also fine foods and good quality local wines. There are many cosy cafes, take-aways and delightful bakeries. If sport is to your liking, tennis, golf, bowls and fishing are just some of the activities on offer. Cycling is a very popular pastime in the region.  And you can enjoy a swim all year round in the indoor heated swimming pool and recreation facility.  Maryborough is host to the RACV Energy Breakthrough.

Maryborough information: http://www.visitmaryborough.com.au/