Australia has begun addressing the challenges of meeting its skilled workforce needs. The significant expansion and development of its economy in recent years have led to an increased demand for experienced and highly educated workers proficient in the English language.
How to meet the needs of the labor market in Australia
To meet the demands of the labor market in Australia and provide employment opportunities, the government appointed the Department of Employment, Skills, and Small Business, formerly known as the Department of Jobs and Small Business. This department conducts an annual research process to provide information on skill shortages and employment opportunities available in Australia at the state or territory level and nationally as a whole.
The research methodology is applied across various professions and locations to gather information on an employer’s ability to hire the skilled workers they need. It also serves as an indicator of an employer’s experience in hiring skilled workers at a specific time, considering the rapidly changing nature of the job market.
Employers’ needs in terms of required skills and experience from applicants may vary. Therefore, the Department of Employment, Skills, and Small Business publishes an annual list of occupations in demand in the country through various lists.
What jobs are in demand in Australia?
Each year, the Australian government sets a cap on the immigration quotas it will accept for each occupation. In the 2019-2020 program years, the Australian government specified a total of 160,000 immigrants to be admitted.
This number was further allocated across various programs through specific lists announced by the government. In the table below, you will find some of the most in-demand occupations in Australia:
| Occupation name | Occupation Ceiling |
| Registered Nurses | 17,509 |
| Programmers and Software Developers | 8,748 |
| Electricians | 8,624 |
| Carpenters | 8,536 |
| Secondary School Teachers | 8,052 |
| Mechanics | 7,007 |
| Motor Mechanics Specialists | 6,399 |
| Livestock Farmers | 5,934 |
| Management Consultants | 5,269 |
| Construction Managers | 4,983 |
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