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Want to be in demand? Stick with maths!
These are Australia’s top 10 most in-demand jobs… and the maths they use
In 2022 the Australian Government released its ‘skills priority list’, in which it highlights jobs that are ‘in demand’ – that is, the number of job vacancies is higher than the number of people available to take them. They’re not all STEM gigs, but the one thing that many of them do have in common is numbers. The upshot? Maths and data skills add up if you want an in-demand job. – Gemma
The maths: Basic maths (measurements, calculations)
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Software and applications programmer
The maths: Algebra, logic, algorithms, data structures
How it’s used: Designing and implementing software programs
The maths: Geometry, algebra, statistics, project management
How it’s used: Calculating the resources needed for construction projects, analysing data to track progress and identify issues
Motor mechaniC
The maths: Algebra, geometry, basic physics
How it’s used: Calculating the dimensions and tolerances of engine parts, analysing data from diagnostic tests
Chef
The maths: Basic maths (measurements, calculations)
How it’s used: Measuring and mixing ingredients, calculating food costs
How it’s used: Calculating medication dosages
Aged or disabled carer
The maths: Basic maths (measurements, calculations)
How it’s used: Calculating medication dosages, measuring and recording vital signs
Child carer
The maths: Basic maths (measurements, calculations)
How it’s used: Calculating and mixing formula for infants, measuring and administering medication
The maths: Basic maths (calculations, percentages), data analysis
How it’s used: Calculating profit margins, analysing sales data to identify trends and make business decisions
ICT business and systems analyst
The maths: Algebra, logic, algorithms, data structures, data analysis
How it’s used: Analysing and interpreting data to inform business decisions, designing and implementing data systems
Metal fitter and machinist
The maths: Geometry, algebra, basic physics
How it’s used: Calculating the dimensions and tolerances of metal parts, analysing data from diagnostic tests
