Most in-demand careers

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The Federal Government released the latest Skills Priority List last August, revealing the industries and roles hit hardest by Australia’s skills shortage.

Based on the Skills Priority List, and data on employment growth and job vacancies, the top 10 in-demand professions over the next five years are:

• Construction managers

• Civil engineering professionals

• Early childhood educators

• Registered nurses

• ICT business and systems analysts

• Software and applications programmers

• Electricians

• Chefs

• Child carers

• Aged and disability carers

According to the report, 31 percent of occupations assessed are in shortage (286 occupations out of 914). The remaining 628 occupations are rated as ‘NS’ (no shortage) at a national level, although some of these occupations are in shortage in some parts of Australia.

The ongoing effects of COVID19, along with the changing economic landscape, have created challenges in many occupations, including those related to health and teaching, and there are ongoing persistent shortages of technician and trade occupations. Shortages are most acute in professional occupations, requiring higher level qualifications and experience, and occupations in the technical and trade sectors.