Australian Jobs 2022

As we are all aware, the labour market is constantly changing. The early impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and border closures resulted in fewer jobs being advertised and strong competition for jobs. More recently, the Australian jobs market is experiencing widespread skill shortages.

The Commonwealth Department of Employment and Workplace Relations’ Australian Jobs 2022 publication seeks to advise job seekers about how to navigate these changes.

The publication opens with advice on finding and applying for work, and how to win a job once you have applied. This is followed by an exploration of skills emerging in the workforce as an increasing priority and the types of skills that can be transferred between different occupations. The second half of the publication provides an overview of Australia’s diverse labour markets. The story of COVID-19, its impact on the labour market and the subsequent recovery is detailed for each state and territory. Comprehensive analysis outlining employment opportunities across industries and occupations is also provided.

The publication outlines that NSW is the largest employing state in Australia. Most jobs are in Sydney, which accounts for almost 70 per cent of the state’s employment. The largest employing industry in NSW is Health Care and Social Assistance, followed by Professional, Scientific and Technical Services. Around 72 per cent of the state’s workforce has post-school qualifications and they are more likely to hold a bachelor degree or higher than workers nationally. There are multiple regions, however, where it is far more common for workers to have VET qualifications rather than those gained through a university.

If you are aged between 15 and 24 years of age, and you want to talk to someone about your career options, the National Careers Institute offers a free, dedicated information service available to answer your questions and provide support over the phone. You can talk to an Information Officer or book a career guidance session with an experienced career practitioner. To book your free session: Call 1800 CAREER or 1800 227 337, or text SLIS2023 to 0429 009 435, or email schoolleavers.nci@dewr.gov.au

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