{"id":14822,"date":"2022-10-13T10:35:15","date_gmt":"2022-10-13T00:35:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/explorecareers.emotedigital.com.au\/?p=14822"},"modified":"2022-10-13T10:37:13","modified_gmt":"2022-10-13T00:37:13","slug":"australian-skills-priority-list-2022-what-does-the-data-mean-for-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/explorecareers.com.au\/australian-skills-priority-list-2022-what-does-the-data-mean-for-you\/","title":{"rendered":"Australian Skills Priority List 2022: What Does the Data Mean For You"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every year the National Skills Commission reviews labour market information to see which industry areas and job roles are in high demand across Australia. This provides a clear picture of the types of professional work skills lacking in the Australian workforce.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s great data to use if you know you\u2019re interested in a particular industry but unsure what job prospects might look like.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Knowing there is a skills shortage in certain areas allows you to focus your career efforts and skill development in that area, knowing you\u2019ll be in demand.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, with all that in mind, where are some of the biggest skills gaps in Australia?<\/p>\n<h5><strong>A Quick Note on the Ratings<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationalskillscommission.gov.au\/skills-priority-list\">Skills Priority List<\/a> (SPL) provides an overview of the different industries and roles where there are shortages. These are also broken down by state. There are a few things to note when looking at the data:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>An occupation may be assessed as being in shortage even though not all specialisations are in shortage.<\/li>\n<li>An occupation can be considered in shortage, and it can still be possible for job seekers to face significant competition for positions.<\/li>\n<li>Employers can still have difficulty recruiting for occupations that are not in shortage.<\/li>\n<li>A lack of evidence overall defaults to an occupation rated as \u2018No Shortage\u2019.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>5 Industries With National Skills Shortages<\/strong><\/h4>\n<h5><strong>1.\u00a0\u00a0 Construction &amp; Engineering<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The new report points to several roles, particularly senior and management positions, within the construction and engineering sector that are experiencing a shortage nationally.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These roles include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Construction Project Manager<\/li>\n<li>Project Builder<\/li>\n<li>Engineering Manager<\/li>\n<li>Crane, Hoist or Lift Operator<\/li>\n<li>Driller<\/li>\n<li>Miner<\/li>\n<li>Surveyor<\/li>\n<li>Building Inspector<\/li>\n<li>And more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Want to explore more? Head to our <a href=\"https:\/\/explorecareers.emotedigital.com.au\/employers\/\">Employer Partners<\/a> page and discover our construction and engineering employers to start!<\/p>\n<h5><strong>2.\u00a0\u00a0 Teaching &amp; Education<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Teaching and education roles have been in demand for a while, and this doesn\u2019t seem to change much.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The need for high-quality, qualified teaching professionals and educational support across all age groups is a large skill priority area nationally.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Roles with the highest skills shortage include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Early Childhood Teacher<\/li>\n<li>Primary School Teacher<\/li>\n<li>Secondary School Teacher<\/li>\n<li>Special Needs Teacher<\/li>\n<li>Vocational Education Teacher<\/li>\n<li>And more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019re lucky to partner with several exciting <a href=\"https:\/\/explorecareers.emotedigital.com.au\/employers\/\">educational providers<\/a> with plenty of opportunities to help early career starters kick off their career journeys in the sector!<\/p>\n<h5><strong>3.\u00a0\u00a0 Healthcare &amp; Nursing<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nursing shortages nationally have been making the news recently, with Victoria <a href=\"https:\/\/www.premier.vic.gov.au\/making-it-free-study-nursing-and-midwifery\">announcing<\/a> subsidised degrees for new domestic students enrolling in 2023-2024 to help encourage more people to qualify.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Students enrolling in a professional-entry nursing or midwifery course will receive a scholarship of up to $16,500 to cover course costs, receiving $9,000 while they study and $7,500 if they work in Victorian public health services for two years following graduation.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But it\u2019s not just nurses of all specialisms that are in demand. Other roles with skills shortages nationally include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Radiographer<\/li>\n<li>Sonographer<\/li>\n<li>Optometrist<\/li>\n<li>Pharmacists<\/li>\n<li>Dentist<\/li>\n<li>Physiotherapists<\/li>\n<li>Surgeons<\/li>\n<li>Aged Care<\/li>\n<li>Personal Care Assistant<\/li>\n<li>And many more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Entry pathways into various healthcare sectors are varied, and no matter your grades or academic preferences, there are ways to get started with minimal qualifications.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apprenticeships and traineeships are great ways to get involved. Head over to our <a href=\"https:\/\/explorecareers.emotedigital.com.au\/employers\/\">healthcare<\/a> Employer Profiles to learn more!<\/p>\n<h5><strong>4.\u00a0\u00a0 IT &amp; Cyber Security<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It may come as no surprise that as we become increasingly digital, the demand for more digitally skilled and specialised professionals is on the rise.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cyber security and protecting personal information are vital, with more people working and conducting essential aspects of their lives online.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some of the identified roles with skills shortages nationally include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Web Developer<\/li>\n<li>Program Analyst<\/li>\n<li>Software Engineer<\/li>\n<li>Software Tester<\/li>\n<li>Cyber Security (All Professionals)<\/li>\n<li>And more<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are lots to discover in the industry in terms of roles available &#8211; and new ones are being created all the time!<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are also many ways to get started if you decide a degree isn\u2019t for you. We\u2019ve already partnered with some fantastic <a href=\"https:\/\/explorecareers.emotedigital.com.au\/employers\/\">employers in the industry<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h5><strong>5.\u00a0\u00a0 Skilled Trades<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Going hand-in-hand with construction, skilled trades are also in demand across Australia. This covers everything from carpenters to painters and decorators, electricians, and more niche\/specialised roles required to complete various construction and building projects.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As well as roles in construction and building, mechanics and similarly skilled trades professionals are also in demand. Occupations identified by the SPL include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Motor Vehicle Parts Fitter<\/li>\n<li>Industrial Spraypainter<\/li>\n<li>Cabinet Maker<\/li>\n<li>Furniture Finisher<\/li>\n<li>Gardener<\/li>\n<li>Cabler<\/li>\n<li>Automotive Engineer<\/li>\n<li>Motorcycle Mechanic<\/li>\n<li>And more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Again, we\u2019re already working with many <a href=\"https:\/\/explorecareers.emotedigital.com.au\/employers\/\">employers<\/a> across the different sectors that involve skilled trades, and we know they\u2019re keen to help young people learn more and get involved in the right ways.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Where to From Here?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you first look through the SPL, it might seem like a shock &#8211; quite a few roles stand out as having shortages, and many can be grouped into set industries.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For young people, these lists are an opportunity to learn more about where they could put their efforts to develop a rewarding career where they should hopefully find lots of options for progression and job growth.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For employers, this should be a wake-up to the fact that more needs to be done to highlight how and why young people should take an interest in their industry. Many roles that are a skills priority have been this way for many years &#8211; and if nothing changes, <strong>nothing changes.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re an employer who needs to change how they do things when it comes to engaging and motivating your future skilled talent &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/explorecareers.emotedigital.com.au\/become-a-partner\/\">chat with us<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Every year the National Skills Commission reviews labour market information to see which industry areas and job roles are in [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":14826,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"content-type":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[17],"tags":[26],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/explorecareers.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14822"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/explorecareers.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/explorecareers.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/explorecareers.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/explorecareers.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=14822"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/explorecareers.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14822\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":14824,"href":"https:\/\/explorecareers.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14822\/revisions\/14824"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/explorecareers.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/14826"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/explorecareers.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=14822"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/explorecareers.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=14822"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/explorecareers.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=14822"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}