Top Jobs in Australia

Australia is a top destination for those seeking a career overseas. The country is a popular choice owing to many favorable factors. Australia has a thriving economy, has a high GDP per capita offers many work visa options. The country promises a better quality of life, access to education and political freedom. These are only a few reasons to find work in Australia.

 

If you are looking for a job in Australia, you would obviously want to know about the occupations that are high in demand, the location of these jobs and their prospects. And of course, you would want to know about the highest-paying jobs in these industries. This will help you develop a better job search strategy and succeed in searching for a job.

 

Job opportunities in Australia are many and will only continue to grow. According to the Labour Market Information Portal (LMIP), a government organization, the projection for five years (2018-2023) is 886,000 jobs by 2023.

 

Top 5 industries and projected job growth for 2023:

1. Healthcare and Social Assistance-14.9%

2. Construction-10%

3. Education and Training-11.2%

4. Professional, Scientific and Technical Services-10.2%

5. Accommodation and food services-9.1%

It is projected that every 2 out of 3 job opportunities will come from these sectors.

 

Reasons for job growth in these sectors:

The growth of jobs in the healthcare sector is an increase in the aging population, the introduction of the NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme), and increased demand for childcare services and home-care based services.

 

The development of roads, railways, and airports means jobs will be plenty in the construction sector.

 

Education has always been a booming sector in the Australian economy with many international students opting to study here for their university degrees.

 

The professional, scientific and technical services sector is a diverse sector that includes legal and accounting services, computer systems design, etc. There is a demand for professionals especially in IT-related jobs.

 

The accommodation and food services sector is another fast-growing industry that has more jobs for entry-level applicants.

 

In the five-year period between 2018-2023, the total employment in Australia is expected to increase by 7.1% (886,100 jobs). Most of these jobs are expected to come from these four industries that are contributing to the greatest number of jobs:

 

Industry	Number of new jobs
Health Care and Social Assistance	250,300
Construction	118,800
Education and Training	113,000
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services	106,600

 

Where are these jobs?

The professional, scientific and technical services jobs are concentrated in New South Wales, Victoria, and Queensland. The teaching jobs are available in Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane where families with young children prefer to settle.

 

Top jobs in these sectors:

Healthcare and Social Assistance - Registered Nurses, caregivers for the aged and disabled, childcare professionals.

 

Professional, Scientific and Technical Services - Software and Applications Programmers, accountants, and solicitors.

 

Construction jobs - Construction managers, electricians, carpenters, and joiners.

 

Education and Training - Education aides, primary school teachers, and secondary school teachers.

 

Accommodation and food services - Waiters, chefs, and baristas.

 

There are many employment opportunities for people with the right skills. You must know which sector to apply for and if you have the right skillsets and work experience, then nothing can stop you from landing your dream job. A better option is to take the help of an immigration consultant who also provides job search services.