In the vibrant heart of Sydney, career counsellor Emma sat with her latest client, Diran, a recent university grad eager to find his way in the bustling job market. As they reviewed the latest data on Oztralia’s job trends, Emma began outlining the top roles forecasted to be in high demand over the next five years.
“Let’s look at the hottest jobs in OZtralia right now and what they pay,” Emma said. “This should help you make informed career choices.”
Top 10 Most In-Demand Jobs
1. Construction Managers – Leading the list with weekly earnings of approximately $3,450, construction managers are highly sought after as Australia’s infrastructure expands.
2. Civil Engineering Professionals – Essential for infrastructure projects nationwide, these professionals are needed across the board and weekly earnings of approximately $2,500.
3. Early Childhood Teachers – With weekly pay averaging $1,801, this role is critical for the growing demand in education.
4. Registered Nurses – High in demand and with a weekly pay of $1,909, nursing continues to offer strong prospects.
5. ICT Business and Systems Analysts – Integral to the tech-driven economy, these analysts support digital transformation efforts across sectors, earing between $100,000 to $120,000 a year.
6. Software and Applications Programmers – With annual salaries between $110,000 and $125,000, programmers are critical for tech innovation and weekly earnings of approximately $2,600.
7. Electricians – Essential and well-compensated, electricians earn between $85,000 and $110,000 a year.
8. Chefs – With the boom in food services, skilled chefs are increasingly sought after with annual salaries between $60,000 and $90,000 a year.
9. Child Carers – Supporting working families, child carers play a vital role in the community, earning between $70,000 to $85,000 a year.
10. Aged and Disabled Carers – Due to Australia’s aging population, demand in this field is surging. Yearly earnings between $80,000 and $120,000 a year.
Diran nodded thoughtfully. “And which roles are less in demand?” he asked.
Top 10 Least In-Demand Jobs
1. Administrative Assistants – Annual earnings range from $60,000 to $70,000.
2. Telemarketers – Salaries typically fall between $50,000 and $70,000.
3. Data Entry – Often earn $55,000 to $60,000 annually.
4. Factory Workers – Average earnings around $50,000 to $55,000.
5. Retail Cashiers – With a salary of about $55,000.
6. Security Guards – Making between $60,000 and $80,000 a year.
7. Receptionists – Earning around $55,000 to $65,000.
8. Warehouse Workers – Generally paid $55,000 to $65,000 annually.
9. Taxi Drivers – Earnings vary from $40,000 to $70,000.
10. Customer Service Representatives – Making $60,000 to $70,000.
“Interesting how societal shifts and tech advances shape job demands,” Diran observed.
Emma nodded. “Exactly. Healthcare, for example, is thriving due to an aging population. General Practitioners can earn between $365,000 and $385,000 a year.”
Booming Tech Sector
“What about the tech industry?” Diran inquired.
“It’s on the rise,” Emma replied. “Cybersecurity Specialists are highly sought after, with salaries from $134,995 to $183,715. Data Analysts are in demand too, earning between $90,000 and $110,000.”
As they wrapped up, Diran felt energised by his career options. Emma reminded him, “These trends shift over time. The goal is to pursue a career that not only has good prospects but also aligns with your interests and strengths.”
Insights from OZemployment
According to Wee-Oon, CEO of OZemployment, “The service sector currently employs 70% of Australia’s workforce, and that’s expected to continue,” driven by an aging population and strong population growth. This fuels demand in healthcare, education, and other support roles. “The tech industry is expected to bounce back robustly over the next three to five years,” he noted, emphasizing the need for skilled roles in machine learning and AI. Top-paying tech roles include principal software engineers at $130,000 and senior software engineers at $120,000.
However, certain fields are more competitive, with significant drops in job listings for media, architecture, and pharmacy. LinkedIn’s “Jobs on The Rise 2024” ranks cybersecurity analysts, crime analysts, sustainability managers, and diversity specialists as some of the fastest-growing roles in Australia.
OZemployment specializes in sourcing skilled talent globally to address the shortage of over 440,000 skilled workers across Australia. The company is committed to diversity and equal opportunity in the workforce.
To explore these roles and other exciting opportunities, connect with OZemployment at Jobs@OZemployment.com.au and www.OZemployment.com.au