Employment growth

Employment growth

www.jobsearch.gov.au/joboutlook

Over the past few decades the Australian labour market has changed considerably. Ageing of the population, increased participation of women in the workforce, changes in industry structure, technological advances and a need for greater flexibility have all contributed to change.

Job growth

The graph shows where the most employment growth is expected from now to 2011.

Retail trade 21.8%; Health and Community Services 22.4%; Property and Business Services 21.5%; Construction 10.7%; Accommodation Cafes and Restaurants 6.4%; Personal and Other Services 6.1%; Education 4.7%; Cultural and Recreational Services 4.2%; Other Industries 2.3%. Source - Australian Jobs 2006

Find out more

Check out these websites for more information.

www.getatrade.gov.au
tells about skills shortages at national, state and regional levels.

www.jobsearch.gov.au/joboutlook
has information on job prospects, employment rates and average income of various occupations

www.workplace.gov.au
has information on employment, government assistance, training and working conditions.