Title: Skills Priority List
Author: Jobs and Skills Australia
About
The Skills Priority List (SPL) is a resource to gauge the current landscape of the Australian labour market. It offers insights into which occupations are experiencing shortages and forecasts the future demand for various professions.
The SPL enables users to view data either at the 4-digit ANZSCO level (Unit Group) or the more specific 6-digit ANZSCO level (Occupations).
The list also delineates ‘Skill Shortage Drivers’ (SSD), which explain the underlying reasons for shortages in particular professions. With updates on national and regional shortages and projections of future demand, the SPL is tool for policymakers, educational institutions, and individuals planning their careers.
Author
Jobs and Skills Australia, the author of the SPL, is a government agency tasked with addressing Australia's workforce needs and skills development. They focus on providing detailed labour market analysis to inform policy and help align educational outcomes with job market requirements.
Key Takeaways
- The SPL categorises occupations by current shortages and future demand projections.
- It offers detailed reasons behind each listed shortage through Skill Shortage Drivers.
- Users can search for specific occupations using ANZSCO codes.
- Occupations in business such as human resource advisers and recruitment consultants are noted for having above-average future demand.
- The SPL is a dynamic resource that reflects yearly changes in the job market.
Business Occupations in High Demand
In the latest Skills Priority List, Jobs and Skills Australia distinguishes between occupations with high future demand and those currently experiencing labour shortages. For business occupations, the future demand is notably above average for roles such as human resource adviser, management consultant, recruitment consultant, and workplace relations adviser. This indicates strong ongoing and future opportunities in these fields.
Concurrently, current labour shortages are identified in several key business areas, including auditors, financial investment advisers, marketing specialists, recruitment consultants, sales and marketing managers, taxation accountants, and workplace relations advisers. These shortages highlight immediate needs in the business sector, suggesting areas where job seekers might find quicker employment opportunities due to the lack of skilled professionals.