Top Jobs In Demand In Australia
Australia is looking for skilled workers. Yes, it is not easy to get in with all the recent visa changes and Federal elections around the corner; however, you can always try your luck. I have met several Africans and Asians who have migrated to Australia through skilled visas and are settled and doing well. Please note that I do not encourage Africans to leave their countries to travel and live in the West; however, every person has a unique need, and I only provide information for your consumption. Below are the top jobs in demand in Australia right now.
1. Aged or disabled carer
The Australian disability sector is booming. On average, the Australian Government injects more than A$40 billion into the industry annually.
The National Insurance Development Scheme employs thousands of Australians who have started businesses, and many migrants on temporary or student visas work in this industry.Â
Unlike the Western nuclear family, where parents and grandparents are forced into nursing homes, in the African and Asian extended family systems, one is obliged to care for the elderly and disabled.
Thus, Africans and Asians have an advantage in the aged and disability sector, and it is not surprising that most work in this sector.
What aged or disabled carers do
Most aged and disabled persons are unable to care for themselves fully – they need daily physical and psychosocial support to function. Thus, aged or disabled carers help their clients with the following:
- Bathing
- Preparation of meals
- Cleaning
- Transport
- Medication
- Leisure activities and
- Banking assistance and shopping etc
Qualifications
To work as an aged or disability carer in Australia, you only need a certificate or diploma. These qualifications are mainly delivered by TAFES – Technical And Further Education, online or in person.
- Certificate III in Individual Support
- Certificate IV in Disability.
2. Nurse
Nurses are among the most sought-after workers in Australia. Although there are different nursing specialisations, the beginning point is to either become:
- An enrolled nurse or
- Registered nurse
Seek.com.au, a leading Australian online job portal, estimates that there are over 6,500 Enrolled Nursing jobs, with an average salary of A$68,000 at the time of writing this article.
What nurses do
Nurses perform various roles but mainly work in clinical settings, providing care and support to patients and senior medical personnel.Â
Enrolled nurses:
- provide basic wound care
- administer and monitor medicines and intravenous therapy.
- provide personal care such as bathing, meals and cleaning
- record and interpret clinical observations.
Registered nurses:
- provide emotional and psychological support
- supervise nursing students
- participate in medical or surgical procedures
- administer and monitor medication and IV therapy
- interpret test results and reports
- plan and manage care
- perform treatments and complex care.
The demand for nurses in the Northern Territory of Australia is high. However, other States and Territories also need nurses.
Qualifications
- Enrolled nurse: Diploma in Enrolled Nursing
- Registered nurse: Bachelor of Nursing
3. Child care worker
This is one of the areas with the most demand for workers. Women mainly occupy this profession.
What childcare workers do
Many Australian parents go to work and may not have time to care for and raise their children, so they leave them at preschool, daycare centres, and after-school programs or at home with a carer.
Childcare workers provide care, support and supervision to children in various care settings. Usually, they perform the following roles:
- Supporting kid’s social and behavioural development
- Providing routine, nutrition and hygiene
- Helping with activities and learning, including play
- supervision to ensure safety
- Engaging with parents to provide feedback on the child’s welfare and development.
Qualification
Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
4. Engineers
Engineers are currently in high demand in all States and Territories of Australia. These include:
- Biomedical engineers
- Civil engineers
- Civil engineering technician
- Civil engineering draftsperson
- Chemical engineer
- Electrical engineer
- Aeronautical engineers
- Aircraft maintenance engineer, and so many more!
What do Engineers do
Engineers are scientists who mainly design, build, and test systems and machines to solve human problems on a large scale.
Qualifications
Each of the areas mentioned above requires specialised training.
A bachelor’s degree is the minimum requirement to become an engineer in Australia.
You will also need accreditation and registration to practice.
5. General Practitioner
The demand for General Practitioners (GPs), also called General Medical Practitioners, has increased in all Australian States and Territories.
What General Practitioners do
According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, GPs perform the following roles:
- Conduct examinations to determine illnesses and disorders
- Order tests and interpret results to determine the illness
- Provide care and administer treatment and medications
- Monitor patient progress
- Advise on diet and nutrition
- Make referrals to specialists for further tests, investigation and management
- Report births and deaths
- Arrange admission of patients to hospitals.
Qualifications
A GP spends significant time training and is always under stringent supervision.
The University of Sydney has compiled the requirements for becoming a doctor in Australia.
Despite the challenges and costs entailed, the medical profession is financially rewarding. For example, doctors in the Northern Territory earn an average A$250,000 per annum.
Qualifications include:
- Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
- Experience
- Registration
Conclusion
There are several other fields in which you can obtain employment in Australia. However, the above can do for now.
What’s your plan? Let us know.
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