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The groups of jobs projected to add the most workers between 2025 and 2035. These are official employment projections: estimates of where work is heading, not promises.

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Most new jobs by 2035

  1. Registered Nurses: +94,800

    Workers now: 363,800 · Growth to 2035: +26.1% · Typical full-time pay: $113,984

    Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nurse (Acute Care), Registered Nurse (Aged Care), Registered Nurse (Mental Health), Registered Nurse (Primary Health Care)

  2. Aged and Disabled Carers: +67,000

    Workers now: 370,200 · Growth to 2035: +18.1% · Typical full-time pay: $91,572

    Aged Care Team Leader, Community Aged Care Support Worker, Disability Support Worker, Disability Team Leader

  3. General Clerk: +56,600

    Workers now: 297,900 · Growth to 2035: +19% · Typical full-time pay: $74,776

    General Clerk

  4. Software and Applications Programmers: +49,600

    Workers now: 186,100 · Growth to 2035: +26.7% · Typical full-time pay: $131,924

    Cloud Engineer, Cyber Security Engineer, Data Architect, Data Engineer, DevOps Engineer, ICT Test Analyst, Penetration Tester

  5. Sales Assistant (General): +39,800

    Workers now: 569,400 · Growth to 2035: +7% · Typical full-time pay: $64,532

    Sales Assistant (General)

  6. Accountants: +35,000

    Workers now: 210,300 · Growth to 2035: +16.6% · Typical full-time pay: $104,156

    Accountant (General), Forensic Accountant, Management Accountant, Taxation Accountant

  7. Management and Organisation Analysts: +29,400

    Workers now: 107,700 · Growth to 2035: +27.3% · Typical full-time pay: $127,088

    Management Consultant, Organisation and Methods Analyst, Supply Chain Analyst

  8. General Practitioners and Resident Medical Officers: +29,300

    Workers now: 89,000 · Growth to 2035: +33% · Typical full-time pay: $127,192

    General Practitioner, Resident Medical Officer

  9. Advertising, Public Relations and Sales Managers: +29,000

    Workers now: 165,400 · Growth to 2035: +17.5% · Typical full-time pay: $139,204

    Advertising Manager, Business Development Manager, Communications Manager (Public Relations), Sales and Marketing Manager

  10. Contract, Program and Project Administrators: +28,600

    Workers now: 164,500 · Growth to 2035: +17.3% · Typical full-time pay: $110,760

    Contract Administrator, Program or Project Administrator

  11. Construction Managers: +28,400

    Workers now: 128,200 · Growth to 2035: +22.2% · Typical full-time pay: $195,052

    Construction Project Manager, Project Builder

  12. Nursing Support and Personal Care Workers: +28,400

    Workers now: 115,000 · Growth to 2035: +24.7% · Typical full-time pay: $83,824

    Allied Health Assistant, Assistant in Nursing, Patient Care Assistant, Patient Services Assistant, Residential Aged Care Worker

  13. Electricians: +23,400

    Workers now: 194,900 · Growth to 2035: +12% · Typical full-time pay: $113,932

    Electrical Fitter, Electrician (General), Industrial Electrician, Lift Mechanic

  14. Storepersons: +23,300

    Workers now: 175,700 · Growth to 2035: +13.3% · Typical full-time pay: $69,056

    Storeperson, Warehouse Supervisor

  15. ICT Managers: +22,900

    Workers now: 89,900 · Growth to 2035: +25.5% · Typical full-time pay: $172,120

    Chief Information Officer, Chief Information Security Officer, ICT Operations Manager, ICT Project Manager, ICT Service Delivery Manager

  16. Advertising and Marketing Professionals: +22,700

    Workers now: 103,000 · Growth to 2035: +22.1% · Typical full-time pay: $101,764

    Content Creator (Marketing), Digital Marketing Analyst, Market Research Analyst, Marketing Specialist

  17. Solicitor: +21,300

    Workers now: 100,200 · Growth to 2035: +21.2% · Typical full-time pay: $107,640

    Solicitor

  18. Human Resource Managers: +20,200

    Workers now: 92,900 · Growth to 2035: +21.8% · Typical full-time pay: $143,936

    Human Resources Manager, Work Health and Safety Manager

  19. Primary School Teachers: +19,800

    Workers now: 168,600 · Growth to 2035: +11.7% · Typical full-time pay: $115,752

    Primary School Teacher, Teacher Librarian

  20. Retail Managers: +17,000

    Workers now: 250,700 · Growth to 2035: +6.8% · Typical full-time pay: $84,240

    Antique Dealer, Betting Agency Manager, Hair or Beauty Salon Manager, Post Office Manager, Retail Manager (General), Travel Agency Manager

  21. Finance Manager: +16,700

    Workers now: 76,300 · Growth to 2035: +21.9% · Typical full-time pay: $151,008

    Finance Manager

  22. Physiotherapist: +16,500

    Workers now: 47,000 · Growth to 2035: +35.1% · Typical full-time pay: $98,176

    Physiotherapist

  23. Database and Systems Administrators, and ICT Security Specialists: +16,500

    Workers now: 68,900 · Growth to 2035: +24% · Typical full-time pay: $127,972

    Cyber Governance Risk and Compliance Specialist, Cyber Security Advice and Assessment Specialist, Cyber Security Analyst, Cyber Security Architect, Cyber Security Operations Coordinator, Database Administrator, Systems Administrator

  24. Carpenters and Joiners: +16,300

    Workers now: 149,300 · Growth to 2035: +10.9% · Typical full-time pay: $91,520

    Carpenter, Carpenter and Joiner, Joiner, Shopfitter

  25. Real Estate Sales Agents: +16,200

    Workers now: 114,400 · Growth to 2035: +14.2% · Typical full-time pay: $78,208

    Business Broker, Property Manager, Real Estate Agency Principal, Real Estate Agent, Real Estate Representative, Strata Manager

  26. Civil Engineering Professionals: +16,000

    Workers now: 76,300 · Growth to 2035: +21% · Typical full-time pay: $115,284

    Civil Engineer, Geotechnical Engineer, Quantity Surveyor, Rail Engineer, Structural Engineer, Transport Engineer, Water Engineer

  27. Psychologists: +15,700

    Workers now: 51,200 · Growth to 2035: +30.6% · Typical full-time pay: $114,608

    Behaviour Support Practitioner, Psychologist, Psychotherapist

  28. Receptionists: +15,700

    Workers now: 190,100 · Growth to 2035: +8.3% · Typical full-time pay: $63,908

    Hotel or Motel Receptionist, Medical Receptionist, Receptionist (General), Ward Clerk

  29. Chefs: +15,600

    Workers now: 124,900 · Growth to 2035: +12.5% · Typical full-time pay: $73,996

    Chef, Senior Chef

  30. Other Information and Organisation Professionals: +15,200

    Workers now: 57,100 · Growth to 2035: +26.6% · Typical full-time pay: $113,828

    Cost Controller, Electorate Officer, Liaison Officer, Migration Agent, Patents Examiner

Fastest growing jobs

Projected growth to 2035, for groups with at least 10,000 workers today.

  1. Dental Practitioners: +35.8%

    Workers now: 24,500 · Growth to 2035: +35.8% · Typical full-time pay: $168,064

    Dental Specialist, Dentist

  2. Physiotherapist: +35.1%

    Workers now: 47,000 · Growth to 2035: +35.1% · Typical full-time pay: $98,176

    Physiotherapist

  3. Surgeons: +33.1%

    Workers now: 10,500 · Growth to 2035: +33.1% · Typical full-time pay: $203,060

    Cardiothoracic Surgeon, General Surgeon, Neurosurgeon, Orthopaedic Surgeon, Otolaryngologist, Paediatric Surgeon, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, Urologist, Vascular Surgeon

  4. Occupational Therapist: +33.1%

    Workers now: 31,300 · Growth to 2035: +33.1% · Typical full-time pay: $99,476

    Occupational Therapist

  5. Medical Imaging Professionals: +33.1%

    Workers now: 22,900 · Growth to 2035: +33.1% · Typical full-time pay: $122,720

    Cardiac Physiologist, Nuclear Medicine Technologist, Radiation Therapist, Radiographer, Sonographer

  6. General Practitioners and Resident Medical Officers: +33%

    Workers now: 89,000 · Growth to 2035: +33% · Typical full-time pay: $127,192

    General Practitioner, Resident Medical Officer

  7. Other Medical Practitioners: +33%

    Workers now: 21,700 · Growth to 2035: +33% · Typical full-time pay: $260,676

    Dermatologist, Emergency Medicine Specialist, Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, Ophthalmologist, Pathologist, Radiation Oncologist, Radiologist

  8. Optometrists and Orthoptists: +32.9%

    Workers now: 10,000 · Growth to 2035: +32.9%

    Optometrist, Orthoptist

  9. Specialist Physicians: +32.8%

    Workers now: 16,100 · Growth to 2035: +32.8% · Typical full-time pay: $188,240

    Cardiologist, Endocrinologist, Gastroenterologist, General Medicine Physician, Geriatrician, Haematologist, Intensive Care Specialist, Medical Oncologist, Nephrologist, Neurologist, Paediatrician, Public Health Physician, Respiratory Physician, Rheumatologist

  10. Audiologists and Speech Pathologists \ Therapists: +32.7%

    Workers now: 22,100 · Growth to 2035: +32.7% · Typical full-time pay: $104,156

    Audiologist, Speech Pathologist

  11. Psychologists: +30.6%

    Workers now: 51,200 · Growth to 2035: +30.6% · Typical full-time pay: $114,608

    Behaviour Support Practitioner, Psychologist, Psychotherapist

  12. Nutrition Professionals: +30.4%

    Workers now: 10,900 · Growth to 2035: +30.4% · Typical full-time pay: $86,684

    Dietitian, Nutritionist

  13. Land Economists and Valuers: +29.3%

    Workers now: 14,700 · Growth to 2035: +29.3% · Typical full-time pay: $142,688

    Asset Manager (Property), Property Developer, Valuer

  14. Archivists, Curators and Records Managers: +29.1%

    Workers now: 10,200 · Growth to 2035: +29.1% · Typical full-time pay: $118,508

    Archivist, Gallery or Museum Curator, Health Information Manager, Records or Information Manager

  15. Actuaries, Mathematicians and Statisticians: +27.5%

    Workers now: 12,500 · Growth to 2035: +27.5% · Typical full-time pay: $107,744

    Actuary, Data Analyst, Data Scientist, Mathematician, Statistician

  16. Management and Organisation Analysts: +27.3%

    Workers now: 107,700 · Growth to 2035: +27.3% · Typical full-time pay: $127,088

    Management Consultant, Organisation and Methods Analyst, Supply Chain Analyst

  17. Health and Welfare Services Managers: +27.1%

    Workers now: 44,300 · Growth to 2035: +27.1% · Typical full-time pay: $141,440

    Aged Care Manager, Director of Nursing / Midwifery, Medical Administrator, Paramedic Manager, Welfare Centre Manager

  18. Other Health Diagnostic and Promotion Professionals: +27%

    Workers now: 10,400 · Growth to 2035: +27% · Typical full-time pay: $105,248

    Diabetes Educator, Health Promotion Officer, Midwife, Orthotist / Prosthetist

  19. Multimedia Specialists and Web Developers: +26.9%

    Workers now: 13,500 · Growth to 2035: +26.9% · Typical full-time pay: $128,752

    Software Engineer, Web Developer

  20. Dental Assistant: +26.8%

    Workers now: 26,100 · Growth to 2035: +26.8% · Typical full-time pay: $62,972

    Dental Assistant

  21. Software and Applications Programmers: +26.7%

    Workers now: 186,100 · Growth to 2035: +26.7% · Typical full-time pay: $131,924

    Cloud Engineer, Cyber Security Engineer, Data Architect, Data Engineer, DevOps Engineer, ICT Test Analyst, Penetration Tester

  22. Other Information and Organisation Professionals: +26.6%

    Workers now: 57,100 · Growth to 2035: +26.6% · Typical full-time pay: $113,828

    Cost Controller, Electorate Officer, Liaison Officer, Migration Agent, Patents Examiner

  23. Nursing / Midwifery Unit Manager: +26.1%

    Workers now: 21,900 · Growth to 2035: +26.1% · Typical full-time pay: $138,216

    Nursing / Midwifery Unit Manager

  24. Registered Nurses: +26.1%

    Workers now: 363,800 · Growth to 2035: +26.1% · Typical full-time pay: $113,984

    Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nurse (Acute Care), Registered Nurse (Aged Care), Registered Nurse (Mental Health), Registered Nurse (Primary Health Care)

  25. Librarians: +25.9%

    Workers now: 11,300 · Growth to 2035: +25.9% · Typical full-time pay: $95,732

    Librarian, Library Services Manager

  26. ICT Business and Systems Analysts: +25.9%

    Workers now: 51,400 · Growth to 2035: +25.9% · Typical full-time pay: $140,244

    Cloud Architect, Enterprise Architect, ICT Business Analyst, Solution Architect, Systems Analyst

  27. ICT Managers: +25.5%

    Workers now: 89,900 · Growth to 2035: +25.5% · Typical full-time pay: $172,120

    Chief Information Officer, Chief Information Security Officer, ICT Operations Manager, ICT Project Manager, ICT Service Delivery Manager

  28. ICT Support and Test Engineers: +25.4%

    Workers now: 15,600 · Growth to 2035: +25.4% · Typical full-time pay: $109,980

    ICT Quality Assurance Engineer, ICT Support Engineer, UI / UX Designer

  29. Social Worker: +25.3%

    Workers now: 49,800 · Growth to 2035: +25.3% · Typical full-time pay: $112,944

    Social Worker

  30. Intelligence and Policy Analysts: +25.2%

    Workers now: 45,400 · Growth to 2035: +25.2% · Typical full-time pay: $112,996

    Intelligence Analyst, Policy Analyst

Employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia: Employment Projections (Victoria University) (May 2025 to May 2035). Source

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