In-demand Careers in 2024

The world as we know it has undergone significant changes over the last few years. Some key reasons are a global pandemic, continuous conflict, technological developments, and economic and political changes.

Times are certainly changing and we must follow along. The demand for skills, qualifications and workforce is part of the change. Let's look at how this has impacted the job market and what careers are trending to meet an evolving market's needs.

In Australia, demand is leading the way in healthcare, tech, HR and construction. Here's an overview of these highly sought-after industries. *

Careers in Tech

By now, it's no secret that tech has been one of the most popular industries during the last decade. While there have been some cuts in recent years, the rise of Artificial Intelligence increased security risks and other tech developments have created a demand for new skills and qualifications.

The most significant growth was reported for cybersecurity analysts, with a staggering 57% increase. *

Other sought-after careers within tech are systems security manager, network/cloud architect, applications architect, data engineer, data security analyst and data scientist. 

 

Careers in Healthcare

Healthcare is one of Australia's fastest-growing sectors and most secure industries. Demand is steady, growing and the risks of automation are lower and slower compared to other sectors. An increase in life expectancy nationwide is driving a growth in the demand for care and support roles.

Some of the most popular and in-demand careers within healthcare include aged and disabled care, midwifery, psychology, paramedicine, nutrition, speech pathology and social work. 

Careers in Construction

With increased housing development and migration rates, it's easy to conclude that construction is developing rapidly in Australia.

The most common roles to look out for are in the electrical engineering, plumbing, building, bricklaying and welding industries. Apprenticeships are a great way to break into construction and trade in general. Through this pathway you will gain experience and qualifications and earn while you learn.

Read more about apprenticeships and how to get started here. 

 

 

Careers in HR

Over recent years we've witnessed significant changes in the workplace, with a global switch to a blend of fully remote, hybrid or office-based work environments. This has brought many changes, such as office space requirements, recruitment processes, meeting times, talent pipelines etc. These ways of working changes have required HR professionals to lead and oversee the processes.

Some of the most in-demand careers in HR include workplace specialists, diversity and inclusion specialists, growth specialists and employee relations specialists.

If none of these industries excite you, there are more with expected growth in the future: education, training, social assistance, retail, armed forces and intelligence. If you're uncertain about your career path we highly recommend completing our Career Quiz.

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After you get your results, you can take the Skillsroad Job Fit Test—to determine your job readiness and see what you need to work on to get work-ready!

Lastly, get your resume and cover letter ready with our handy templates and easy-to-follow tips: 

*Sources: 

https://www.vu.edu.au/about-vu/news-events/study-space/10-in-demand-careers-for-the-future

https://www.oncoreservices.com/news-resources/australias-fastest-growing-jobs-2024