In 2024, the Australian job market has seen certain sectors attracting a significantly higher number of applications. This trend is driven by various factors including sector growth, government initiatives, and ongoing shortages in specific roles. Below is a summary of the types of jobs currently attracting the most applications in Australia, along with the reasons why these roles are in high demand.
Job Type | Number of Applications | Reasons for High Application Volume |
Education & Training | High | Significant demand is due to a shortage of teachers, especially in vocational and early childhood education. High job ad volumes and applications continue to rise in this sector. |
Healthcare & Social Assistance | High | The sector is expanding, particularly in aged care and mental health services. Driven by government reforms and an aging population, these roles are seeing substantial growth in job ads and applications. |
Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics | Moderate to High | Increased applications due to the demand for roles in warehousing, storage, and distribution. These sectors have experienced growth post-pandemic, leading to a surge in job ad volumes and applications. |
Community Services & Development | High | Growing demand in roles such as aged and disability support, and child welfare services. This sector has seen an increase in both job ads and applications as the need for these services rises. |
Information & Communication Technology (ICT) | Moderate | Despite a recent decline in job ads, the ICT sector still attracts a high number of applications due to the ongoing need for digital transformation across industries. |
These trends highlight the sectors where job seekers are actively applying, driven by factors such as sector growth, government initiatives, and ongoing shortages in specific roles. Understanding these trends can help refine recruitment strategies, particularly in identifying where there is strong candidate interest.
References
- SEEK Employment Report, 2024. Retrieved from https://www.seek.com.au
2. Victorian Chamber of Commerce, 2024. Australian jobs and hiring trends. Retrieved from https://www.victorianchamber.com.au
3. Gramerci, 2024. The Australian Job Landscape in 2024. Retrieved from https://www.gramerci.com.au