The Most In-Demand Jobs In Australia 2012

Australia is recognised as one of the fastest growing advanced economies in the world and according to the most recent OECD Economic Outlook, this economic growth is predicted to continue into the latter part of this year and into 2013.

There is currently an industry-wide, high demand for skilled workers to work in the country, consequently making it a very attractive destination for people wanting a successful and stable career, combined with a satisfactory and pleasant lifestyle.

The shortage

According to the latest Manpower Employment Outlook survey for this year (2012), Australia is in desperate need for more skilled workers, with over half of 2200 local employers surveyed in Australia having great difficulty in filling critical jobs.

According to recent reports, the industries with the highest demand for skilled workers are:

·         Engineering

·         Mining

·         Energy

·         Tourism

·         Hospitality

·         Healthcare

·         Farming

·         IT

·         Construction

·         Education

There is, in particular, demand in the engineering industry as the boom in the mining sector and related port and rail infrastructure created a shortage in all disciplines of engineering. Because of this there is a high demand for jobs such as:

·         Maintenance superintendents

·         Port and rail operations study managers

·         Technical managers

·         Tradesmen – electricians, carpenters, concreters, fitters

·         Steel construction workers

·         Structural steel and welding trades

·         Earthmoving plant, crane, lift and hoist operators

·         Motor mechanics

According to the Australian Nursing Federation there is also a particular need for aged care nurses. The federation estimated that an extra 22,000 aged care nurses are needed to fill the shortage that is expected to worsen over the next 15 years.

Recruiting from overseas

Many Australian employers are recruiting from overseas in order to address this damaging shortage in skilled workers.  In order to help the industries in need, the Australian government has increased its annual migration intake by 5,000.