Australia's top 20 in-demand jobs right now
As industries evolve and new technologies reshape the workforce, certain roles are seeing significant growth.
Understanding these top-growing positions is essential if you’re looking to attract the right talent and stay ahead of the competition. From emerging tech roles to positions in healthcare, these roles are not only in high demand but also offer long-term career potential.
Whether you're hiring or simply curious about emerging trends, the table below highlights the roles to watch.
| Rank | Industry | Role | Job ad growth | Average salary | Job Ads |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Healthcare & Medical | Assessor | 165.9% | $96,154 | View jobs |
| 2 | Banking & Financial Services | Lending Manager | 163.3% | $133,903 | View jobs |
| 3 | Community Services & Development | Assessor | 142.9% | $88,660 | View jobs |
| 4 | Community Services & Development | Support Practitioner | 127.3% | $90,714 | View jobs |
| 5 | Sales | Appointment Setter | 90.3% | $70,985 | View jobs |
| 6 | Hospitality & Tourism | Artist | 90% | $55,050 | View jobs |
| 7 | Construction | Certifier | 73.3% | $114,317 | View jobs |
| 8 | Construction | Building Supervisor | 72.4% | $106,840 | View jobs |
| 9 | Trades & Services | Maintenance Operator | 68.6% | $63,877 | View jobs |
| 10 | Retail & Consumer Products | Dispenser | 64.3% | $59,300 | View jobs |
| 11 | Retail & Consumer Products | Optical Assistant | 62.9% | $54,778 | View jobs |
| 12 | Community Services & Development | Engagement Coordinator | 62% | $85,787 | View jobs |
| 13 | Trades & Services | Maintenance Team Leader | 61.8% | $69,491 | View jobs |
| 14 | Government & Defence | Data Analyst | 60.6% | $105,093 | View jobs |
| 15 | Farming, Animals & Conservation | Groomer | 60.3% | $64,256 | View jobs |
| 16 | Construction | Estimator Supervisor | 59.5% | $102,054 | View jobs |
| 17 | Education & Training | Chaplain | 59.4% | $86,332 | View jobs |
| 18 | Retail & Consumer Products | Sales Representative | 58.8% | $70,627 | View jobs |
| 19 | Community Services & Development | Mentor | 57.8% | $71,760 | View jobs |
| 20 | Healthcare & Medical | Coach | 57.1% | $80,272 | View jobs |
This table shows growth of job ads on SEEK, comparing Sep-Nov 24 to Sep-Nov 23. The salaries are based on full-time pay shared by employers on SEEK. A job needs enough ads on SEEK to be included in this table and needs to have shown a minimum of 5% growth year-on-year.