Jobs in high demand refer to occupations that have shown relatively strong employment growth, and/or are experiencing shortages in the
These jobs i.e. 130+ jobs in highest demand; 110+ jobs in higher demand; and 120+ jobs in high demand.
Jobs are in high demand if they:
- have shown relatively strong employment or wage growth over the past 5 years;
- are expected to show relatively strong employment growth in the future;
- have been identified as being in shortage3 in the
labour market; - are new and are expected to emerge in the near future as a result of innovation, technological advancements, the development of new industries, or the implementation of government strategic priorities (National List of Occupations in High Demand: 2018).
List of 120+ jobs in high demand: 2018
- Personnel /Human Resources Manager
- Training and Development Manager
- Business Training Manager
- Recruitment Manager
- Employee Wellness Manager
- health and Safety Manager
- Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality (SHE&Q) Practitioner
- Security Services Manager
- Security Risk Assessment Manager
- Environmental Education Manager
- Actuary
- Statistician
- Statistical Modeller
- Biologist (General)
- Biochemist
- Biotechnologist
- Botanist
- Marine Biologist
- Microbiologist
- Zoologist
- Environmental Engineer (G)
- Environmental Impact and Restoration Analyst
- Chemical Engineer
- Chemical Engineering Technologist
- Graphic Designer
- Illustrator
- Multimedia Designer
- Web Designer
- Registered Nurse (Aged Care)
- Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health)
- Registered Nurse (Community Health)
- Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency)
- Registered Nurse (Developmental Disability)
- Registered Nurse (Disability and Rehabilitation)
- Registered Nurse (Medical)
- Registered Nurse (Medical Practice)
- Registered Nurse (Mental Health)
- Registered Nurse (Operating theatre)
- Registered Nurse (Surgical)
- Nurse Manager
- Veterinarian
- Veterinary Pathologist
- Veterinary Surgeon
- Veterinary Parasitologist
- Veterinary Epidemiologist
- Veterinary Pathologist
- Animal Doctor
- Environmental Health Officer
- Construction health and safety technician
- Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality (SHE&Q) Practitioner
- English As A Second Language Teacher
- English Conversation Instructor
- English Language Teacher
- Multimedia Specialist
- Web Developer
- Database Designer and Systems Administrator
- Database Designer and Administrator
- Computer Network and Systems Engineer
- Network Analyst
- ICT Security Specialist
- Labour Market Economist
- Economist
- Clinical Psychologist
- Psychometrician
- Food and Beverage Technician
- Manufacturing Technician
- Industrial Engineering Technician
- Environmental Engineering Technician
- Life Science Technician
- Environmental Science Technician
- Health Information Manager
- Environmental and Occupational Health Inspector
- Marine Safety Officer
- Agricultural / Horticultural Produce Inspector
- Aquaculture Produce Analyst
- Safety Inspector
- Retail Buyer
- Procurement officers
- Auctioneer
- Sales Representative (Business Services)
- Supply Chain Practitioner
- Marketing Coordinator
- Secretary (General)
- Phone Centre Operator
- Shift Telephonist
- Telecom Operator
- PABX Operator
- Telephone Operator / Attendant
- Stock Clerk / Officer
- Dispatching and Receiving Clerk / Officer
- Waiter
- Cafe Worker
- Hairdresser
- Call Centre Salesperson
-
Residentjal Care Officer - Aged or Disabled Carer
- Community Care Worker
- Nursing Support Worker
- Fire Fighter
- Hazardous Materials Removal Workers
- Aviation Security
Tra iner /Officer - Security Officer
- Security Electronic Installations
- Retail Loss Prevention Officer
- Tree Feller
- Forest and Conservation Workers
- Stonemasons
- Scaffold Erector
- Roof Tiler
- Roof Plumber
- Roof Thatcher
- Glass Maker
- Optical Mechanic
- Telecommunications Line Mechanic
- Clothing, Home Textiles
and General Goods Cutter - Apparel and related pattern maker
- Concrete batching plant operator
- Weaving Machine Operator
- Warping Machine Operator
- Braiding Machine Operator
- Non-woven Machine Operator
- Textile Dry Finishing Machine Operator
- Textile and Footwear Manufacturing Machine Minder
- Bakery and Confectionary Products Machine Operator
- Product Assembler
- Mobile Plant Operators
- Crane or Hoist Operator
- Cable Ferry Operator
- Dredge Operator
- Forklift Driver
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