HOME | JOBOUTLOOKCAREERSEXPLORE AUSTRALIAFUTURE OUTLOOKINDUSTRIESA-ZCOVID-19 Job Outlook makes it easy to find and understand career information. Use the career profiles on Job Outlook to learn about the future outlook, pay, main tasks, and physical and other demands of careers that interest you. Find out about the skills, knowledge and abilities you may need to get and keep a job.

FUTURE OUTLOOK

Employers often value a person’s skills just as much as, or sometimes even more than, a formal qualification. You can use Job Outlook to discover the skills that are usually needed for a job. There are more than 1000 career profiles on Job Outlook, each one has a Skills and Knowledge page – view the Activities list on this page

to see the

CAREER QUIZ

Resources for you. jobactive - Connecting job seekers and employers Opens in a new window; Your Career - Career Information and advice Opens in a new window; Job Jumpstart - Tips and advice for young people Opens in a new window; What's Next - For workers facing retrenchment Opens in a new window; Study in Australia - For international students Opens in a new window CHEMICAL AND MATERIALS ENGINEERS The number of people working as Chemical and Materials Engineers (in their main job) stayed about the same over 5 years: from 6,500 in 2014 to 6,500 in 2019. Caution: The Australian jobs market is changing in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. These estimates do not take account of the impact of COVID-19. SALES AND MARKETING MANAGERS The number of people working as Sales and Marketing Managers (in their main job) grew strongly over 5 years: from 89,800 in 2011 to 100,600 in 2016. Caution: The Australian jobs market is changing in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. These estimates do not take account of the

impact of COVID-19.

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS may specialise in research in areas such as power generation and transmission systems, transformers, switchgear and electric motors, telemetry and control systems. Prospects. The number of people working as Electrical Engineers (in their main job) fell over 5 years: from 21,700 in 2014 to 16,600 in 2019. LAGGERS | JOBOUTLOOK The number of people working as Laggers (in their main job) grew very strongly over 5 years: from 490 in 2011 to 690 in 2016. Caution: The Australian jobs market is changing in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. These estimates do not take account of the impact of

COVID-19.

SOFTWARE ENGINEERS

The number of people working as Software Engineers (in their main job) grew very strongly over 5 years: from 21,700 in 2011 to 30,600 in 2016. Caution: The Australian jobs market is changing in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. These estimates do not take account of the

impact of COVID-19.

ELECTRONIC INSTRUMENT TRADES WORKERS (GENERAL) The number of people working as Electronic Instrument Trades Workers (General) (in their main job) fell over 5 years: from 1,600 in 2011 to 1,400 in 2016. Caution: The Australian jobs market is changing in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. These estimates do not take account of the impact of COVID-19. RESIDENTIAL CARE OFFICERS The number of people working as Residential Care Officers (in their main job) stayed about the same over 5 years: from 1,500 in 2011 to 1,600 in 2016. Caution: The Australian jobs market is changing in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. These estimates do not take account of the impact of COVID-19. HOME | JOBOUTLOOKCAREERSEXPLORE AUSTRALIAFUTURE OUTLOOKINDUSTRIESA-ZCOVID-19 Job Outlook makes it easy to find and understand career information. Use the career profiles on Job Outlook to learn about the future outlook, pay, main tasks, and physical and other demands of careers that interest you. Find out about the skills, knowledge and abilities you may need to get and keep a job.

FUTURE OUTLOOK

Employers often value a person’s skills just as much as, or sometimes even more than, a formal qualification. You can use Job Outlook to discover the skills that are usually needed for a job. There are more than 1000 career profiles on Job Outlook, each one has a Skills and Knowledge page – view the Activities list on this page

to see the

CAREER QUIZ

Resources for you. jobactive - Connecting job seekers and employers Opens in a new window; Your Career - Career Information and advice Opens in a new window; Job Jumpstart - Tips and advice for young people Opens in a new window; What's Next - For workers facing retrenchment Opens in a new window; Study in Australia - For international students Opens in a new window CHEMICAL AND MATERIALS ENGINEERS The number of people working as Chemical and Materials Engineers (in their main job) stayed about the same over 5 years: from 6,500 in 2014 to 6,500 in 2019. Caution: The Australian jobs market is changing in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. These estimates do not take account of the impact of COVID-19. SALES AND MARKETING MANAGERS The number of people working as Sales and Marketing Managers (in their main job) grew strongly over 5 years: from 89,800 in 2011 to 100,600 in 2016. Caution: The Australian jobs market is changing in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. These estimates do not take account of the

impact of COVID-19.

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS may specialise in research in areas such as power generation and transmission systems, transformers, switchgear and electric motors, telemetry and control systems. Prospects. The number of people working as Electrical Engineers (in their main job) fell over 5 years: from 21,700 in 2014 to 16,600 in 2019. LAGGERS | JOBOUTLOOK The number of people working as Laggers (in their main job) grew very strongly over 5 years: from 490 in 2011 to 690 in 2016. Caution: The Australian jobs market is changing in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. These estimates do not take account of the impact of

COVID-19.

SOFTWARE ENGINEERS

The number of people working as Software Engineers (in their main job) grew very strongly over 5 years: from 21,700 in 2011 to 30,600 in 2016. Caution: The Australian jobs market is changing in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. These estimates do not take account of the

impact of COVID-19.

ELECTRONIC INSTRUMENT TRADES WORKERS (GENERAL) The number of people working as Electronic Instrument Trades Workers (General) (in their main job) fell over 5 years: from 1,600 in 2011 to 1,400 in 2016. Caution: The Australian jobs market is changing in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. These estimates do not take account of the impact of COVID-19. RESIDENTIAL CARE OFFICERS The number of people working as Residential Care Officers (in their main job) stayed about the same over 5 years: from 1,500 in 2011 to 1,600 in 2016. Caution: The Australian jobs market is changing in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. These estimates do not take account of the impact of COVID-19. SOFTWARE AND APPLICATIONS PROGRAMMERS The number of people working as Software and Applications Programmers (in their main job) grew very strongly over 5 years: from 80,200 in 2014 to 135,000 in 2019. Caution: The Australian jobs market is changing in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. These estimates do not

take account of

SOCIAL WORKERS

Location: Social Workers work in many regions of Australia. Industries: Most work in Health Care and Social Assistance; Public Administration and Safety; and Education and Training. Earnings: Full-time workers on an adult wage earn around $1,829 per week (very high compared to the average of $1,460). ORGANISATION AND METHODS ANALYSTS The number of people working as Organisation and Methods Analysts (in their main job) grew very strongly over 5 years: from 5,600 in 2011 to 7,000 in 2016. Caution: The Australian jobs market is changing in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. These estimates do not take account

of

AUDITORS, COMPANY SECRETARIES AND CORPORATE TREASURERS The number of people working as Auditors, Company Secretaries and Corporate Treasurers (in their main job) grew very strongly over 5 years: from 19,000 in 2014 to 25,800 in 2019. Caution: The Australian jobs market is changing in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. GARDENERS | JOBOUTLOOK Earnings tend to be lower when starting out and higher as experience grows. Full-time: Many work full-time (63%, similar to the average of 66%). Hours: Full-time workers spend around 43 hours per week at work (compared to the average of 44 hours). Age: The average age

YOUTH WORKERS

The number of people working as Youth Workers (in their main job) grew strongly over 5 years: from 11,100 in 2011 to 12,300 in 2016.. Caution: The Australian jobs market is changing in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. These estimates do not take account of the impact

of COVID-19.

FITTERS (GENERAL)

Full-time: Most work full-time (94%, much higher than the average of 66%). Hours: Full-time workers spend around 51 hours per week at work (compared to the average of 44 hours). Age: The average age is 39 years (compared to the average of 40 years). Gender: 1% of workers are female (compared to the average of 48%).

CHEMICAL ENGINEERS

The number of people working as Chemical Engineers (in their main job) grew very strongly over 5 years: from 1,800 in 2011 to 2,400 in 2016. Caution: The Australian jobs market is changing in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. These estimates do not take account of the impact

of COVID-19.

CIVIL ENGINEERS

Size: This is a medium sized occupation. Location: Civil Engineers work in many regions of Australia. Industries: Most work in Construction; Professional, Scientific and Technical Services; and Public Administration and Safety. Full-time: Most work full-time (91%, much higher than the average of 66%).

MARINE BIOLOGISTS

Size: This is a very small occupation. Location: Marine Biologists work in many parts of Australia. Queensland, Western Australia and Tasmania have a large share of workers. Industries: Most work in Professional, Scientific and Technical Services; Public Administration

and

HOME | JOBOUTLOOKCAREERSEXPLORE AUSTRALIAFUTURE OUTLOOKINDUSTRIESA-ZCOVID-19 Job Outlook makes it easy to find and understand career information. Use the career profiles on Job Outlook to learn about the future outlook, pay, main tasks, and physical and other demands of careers that interest you. Find out about the skills, knowledge and abilities you may need to get and keep a job.

FUTURE OUTLOOK

Employers often value a person’s skills just as much as, or sometimes even more than, a formal qualification. You can use Job Outlook to discover the skills that are usually needed for a job. There are more than 1000 career profiles on Job Outlook, each one has a Skills and Knowledge page – view the Activities list on this page

to see the

CAREER QUIZ

Resources for you. jobactive - Connecting job seekers and employers Opens in a new window; Your Career - Career Information and advice Opens in a new window; Job Jumpstart - Tips and advice for young people Opens in a new window; What's Next - For workers facing retrenchment Opens in a new window; Study in Australia - For international students Opens in a new window CHEMICAL AND MATERIALS ENGINEERS The number of people working as Chemical and Materials Engineers (in their main job) stayed about the same over 5 years: from 6,500 in 2014 to 6,500 in 2019. Caution: The Australian jobs market is changing in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. These estimates do not take account of the impact of COVID-19. SALES AND MARKETING MANAGERS The number of people working as Sales and Marketing Managers (in their main job) grew strongly over 5 years: from 89,800 in 2011 to 100,600 in 2016. Caution: The Australian jobs market is changing in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. These estimates do not take account of the

impact of COVID-19.

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS may specialise in research in areas such as power generation and transmission systems, transformers, switchgear and electric motors, telemetry and control systems. Prospects. The number of people working as Electrical Engineers (in their main job) fell over 5 years: from 21,700 in 2014 to 16,600 in 2019. LAGGERS | JOBOUTLOOK The number of people working as Laggers (in their main job) grew very strongly over 5 years: from 490 in 2011 to 690 in 2016. Caution: The Australian jobs market is changing in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. These estimates do not take account of the impact of

COVID-19.

SOFTWARE ENGINEERS

The number of people working as Software Engineers (in their main job) grew very strongly over 5 years: from 21,700 in 2011 to 30,600 in 2016. Caution: The Australian jobs market is changing in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. These estimates do not take account of the

impact of COVID-19.

ELECTRONIC INSTRUMENT TRADES WORKERS (GENERAL) The number of people working as Electronic Instrument Trades Workers (General) (in their main job) fell over 5 years: from 1,600 in 2011 to 1,400 in 2016. Caution: The Australian jobs market is changing in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. These estimates do not take account of the impact of COVID-19. RESIDENTIAL CARE OFFICERS The number of people working as Residential Care Officers (in their main job) stayed about the same over 5 years: from 1,500 in 2011 to 1,600 in 2016. Caution: The Australian jobs market is changing in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. These estimates do not take account of the impact of COVID-19. HOME | JOBOUTLOOKCAREERSEXPLORE AUSTRALIAFUTURE OUTLOOKINDUSTRIESA-ZCOVID-19 Job Outlook makes it easy to find and understand career information. Use the career profiles on Job Outlook to learn about the future outlook, pay, main tasks, and physical and other demands of careers that interest you. Find out about the skills, knowledge and abilities you may need to get and keep a job.

FUTURE OUTLOOK

Employers often value a person’s skills just as much as, or sometimes even more than, a formal qualification. You can use Job Outlook to discover the skills that are usually needed for a job. There are more than 1000 career profiles on Job Outlook, each one has a Skills and Knowledge page – view the Activities list on this page

to see the

CAREER QUIZ

Resources for you. jobactive - Connecting job seekers and employers Opens in a new window; Your Career - Career Information and advice Opens in a new window; Job Jumpstart - Tips and advice for young people Opens in a new window; What's Next - For workers facing retrenchment Opens in a new window; Study in Australia - For international students Opens in a new window CHEMICAL AND MATERIALS ENGINEERS The number of people working as Chemical and Materials Engineers (in their main job) stayed about the same over 5 years: from 6,500 in 2014 to 6,500 in 2019. Caution: The Australian jobs market is changing in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. These estimates do not take account of the impact of COVID-19. SALES AND MARKETING MANAGERS The number of people working as Sales and Marketing Managers (in their main job) grew strongly over 5 years: from 89,800 in 2011 to 100,600 in 2016. Caution: The Australian jobs market is changing in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. These estimates do not take account of the

impact of COVID-19.

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS may specialise in research in areas such as power generation and transmission systems, transformers, switchgear and electric motors, telemetry and control systems. Prospects. The number of people working as Electrical Engineers (in their main job) fell over 5 years: from 21,700 in 2014 to 16,600 in 2019. LAGGERS | JOBOUTLOOK The number of people working as Laggers (in their main job) grew very strongly over 5 years: from 490 in 2011 to 690 in 2016. Caution: The Australian jobs market is changing in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. These estimates do not take account of the impact of

COVID-19.

SOFTWARE ENGINEERS

The number of people working as Software Engineers (in their main job) grew very strongly over 5 years: from 21,700 in 2011 to 30,600 in 2016. Caution: The Australian jobs market is changing in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. These estimates do not take account of the

impact of COVID-19.

ELECTRONIC INSTRUMENT TRADES WORKERS (GENERAL) The number of people working as Electronic Instrument Trades Workers (General) (in their main job) fell over 5 years: from 1,600 in 2011 to 1,400 in 2016. Caution: The Australian jobs market is changing in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. These estimates do not take account of the impact of COVID-19. RESIDENTIAL CARE OFFICERS The number of people working as Residential Care Officers (in their main job) stayed about the same over 5 years: from 1,500 in 2011 to 1,600 in 2016. Caution: The Australian jobs market is changing in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. These estimates do not take account of the impact of COVID-19. SOFTWARE AND APPLICATIONS PROGRAMMERS The number of people working as Software and Applications Programmers (in their main job) grew very strongly over 5 years: from 80,200 in 2014 to 135,000 in 2019. Caution: The Australian jobs market is changing in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. These estimates do not

take account of

SOCIAL WORKERS

Location: Social Workers work in many regions of Australia. Industries: Most work in Health Care and Social Assistance; Public Administration and Safety; and Education and Training. Earnings: Full-time workers on an adult wage earn around $1,829 per week (very high compared to the average of $1,460). ORGANISATION AND METHODS ANALYSTS The number of people working as Organisation and Methods Analysts (in their main job) grew very strongly over 5 years: from 5,600 in 2011 to 7,000 in 2016. Caution: The Australian jobs market is changing in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. These estimates do not take account

of

AUDITORS, COMPANY SECRETARIES AND CORPORATE TREASURERS The number of people working as Auditors, Company Secretaries and Corporate Treasurers (in their main job) grew very strongly over 5 years: from 19,000 in 2014 to 25,800 in 2019. Caution: The Australian jobs market is changing in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. GARDENERS | JOBOUTLOOK Earnings tend to be lower when starting out and higher as experience grows. Full-time: Many work full-time (63%, similar to the average of 66%). Hours: Full-time workers spend around 43 hours per week at work (compared to the average of 44 hours). Age: The average age

YOUTH WORKERS

The number of people working as Youth Workers (in their main job) grew strongly over 5 years: from 11,100 in 2011 to 12,300 in 2016.. Caution: The Australian jobs market is changing in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. These estimates do not take account of the impact

of COVID-19.

FITTERS (GENERAL)

Full-time: Most work full-time (94%, much higher than the average of 66%). Hours: Full-time workers spend around 51 hours per week at work (compared to the average of 44 hours). Age: The average age is 39 years (compared to the average of 40 years). Gender: 1% of workers are female (compared to the average of 48%).

CHEMICAL ENGINEERS

The number of people working as Chemical Engineers (in their main job) grew very strongly over 5 years: from 1,800 in 2011 to 2,400 in 2016. Caution: The Australian jobs market is changing in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. These estimates do not take account of the impact

of COVID-19.

CIVIL ENGINEERS

Size: This is a medium sized occupation. Location: Civil Engineers work in many regions of Australia. Industries: Most work in Construction; Professional, Scientific and Technical Services; and Public Administration and Safety. Full-time: Most work full-time (91%, much higher than the average of 66%).

MARINE BIOLOGISTS

Size: This is a very small occupation. Location: Marine Biologists work in many parts of Australia. Queensland, Western Australia and Tasmania have a large share of workers. Industries: Most work in Professional, Scientific and Technical Services; Public Administration

and

HOME | JOBOUTLOOKCAREERSEXPLORE AUSTRALIAFUTURE OUTLOOKINDUSTRIESA-ZCOVID-19 Job Outlook makes it easy to find and understand career information. Use the career profiles on Job Outlook to learn about the future outlook, pay, main tasks, and physical and other demands of careers that interest you. Find out about the skills, knowledge and abilities you may need to get and keep a job.

FUTURE OUTLOOK

Employers often value a person’s skills just as much as, or sometimes even more than, a formal qualification. You can use Job Outlook to discover the skills that are usually needed for a job. There are more than 1000 career profiles on Job Outlook, each one has a Skills and Knowledge page – view the Activities list on this page

to see the

CAREER QUIZ

Resources for you. jobactive - Connecting job seekers and employers Opens in a new window; Your Career - Career Information and advice Opens in a new window; Job Jumpstart - Tips and advice for young people Opens in a new window; What's Next - For workers facing retrenchment Opens in a new window; Study in Australia - For international students Opens in a new window CHEMICAL AND MATERIALS ENGINEERS The number of people working as Chemical and Materials Engineers (in their main job) stayed about the same over 5 years: from 6,500 in 2014 to 6,500 in 2019. Caution: The Australian jobs market is changing in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. These estimates do not take account of the impact of COVID-19. SALES AND MARKETING MANAGERS The number of people working as Sales and Marketing Managers (in their main job) grew strongly over 5 years: from 89,800 in 2011 to 100,600 in 2016. Caution: The Australian jobs market is changing in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. These estimates do not take account of the

impact of COVID-19.

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS may specialise in research in areas such as power generation and transmission systems, transformers, switchgear and electric motors, telemetry and control systems. Prospects. The number of people working as Electrical Engineers (in their main job) fell over 5 years: from 21,700 in 2014 to 16,600 in 2019. LAGGERS | JOBOUTLOOK The number of people working as Laggers (in their main job) grew very strongly over 5 years: from 490 in 2011 to 690 in 2016. Caution: The Australian jobs market is changing in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. These estimates do not take account of the impact of

COVID-19.

SOFTWARE ENGINEERS

The number of people working as Software Engineers (in their main job) grew very strongly over 5 years: from 21,700 in 2011 to 30,600 in 2016. Caution: The Australian jobs market is changing in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. These estimates do not take account of the

impact of COVID-19.

ELECTRONIC INSTRUMENT TRADES WORKERS (GENERAL) The number of people working as Electronic Instrument Trades Workers (General) (in their main job) fell over 5 years: from 1,600 in 2011 to 1,400 in 2016. Caution: The Australian jobs market is changing in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. These estimates do not take account of the impact of COVID-19. RESIDENTIAL CARE OFFICERS The number of people working as Residential Care Officers (in their main job) stayed about the same over 5 years: from 1,500 in 2011 to 1,600 in 2016. Caution: The Australian jobs market is changing in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. These estimates do not take account of the impact of COVID-19. HOME | JOBOUTLOOKCAREERSEXPLORE AUSTRALIAFUTURE OUTLOOKINDUSTRIESA-ZCOVID-19 Job Outlook makes it easy to find and understand career information. Use the career profiles on Job Outlook to learn about the future outlook, pay, main tasks, and physical and other demands of careers that interest you. Find out about the skills, knowledge and abilities you may need to get and keep a job.

FUTURE OUTLOOK

Employers often value a person’s skills just as much as, or sometimes even more than, a formal qualification. You can use Job Outlook to discover the skills that are usually needed for a job. There are more than 1000 career profiles on Job Outlook, each one has a Skills and Knowledge page – view the Activities list on this page

to see the

CAREER QUIZ

Resources for you. jobactive - Connecting job seekers and employers Opens in a new window; Your Career - Career Information and advice Opens in a new window; Job Jumpstart - Tips and advice for young people Opens in a new window; What's Next - For workers facing retrenchment Opens in a new window; Study in Australia - For international students Opens in a new window CHEMICAL AND MATERIALS ENGINEERS The number of people working as Chemical and Materials Engineers (in their main job) stayed about the same over 5 years: from 6,500 in 2014 to 6,500 in 2019. Caution: The Australian jobs market is changing in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. These estimates do not take account of the impact of COVID-19. SALES AND MARKETING MANAGERS The number of people working as Sales and Marketing Managers (in their main job) grew strongly over 5 years: from 89,800 in 2011 to 100,600 in 2016. Caution: The Australian jobs market is changing in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. These estimates do not take account of the

impact of COVID-19.

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS may specialise in research in areas such as power generation and transmission systems, transformers, switchgear and electric motors, telemetry and control systems. Prospects. The number of people working as Electrical Engineers (in their main job) fell over 5 years: from 21,700 in 2014 to 16,600 in 2019. LAGGERS | JOBOUTLOOK The number of people working as Laggers (in their main job) grew very strongly over 5 years: from 490 in 2011 to 690 in 2016. Caution: The Australian jobs market is changing in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. These estimates do not take account of the impact of

COVID-19.

SOFTWARE ENGINEERS

The number of people working as Software Engineers (in their main job) grew very strongly over 5 years: from 21,700 in 2011 to 30,600 in 2016. Caution: The Australian jobs market is changing in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. These estimates do not take account of the

impact of COVID-19.

ELECTRONIC INSTRUMENT TRADES WORKERS (GENERAL) The number of people working as Electronic Instrument Trades Workers (General) (in their main job) fell over 5 years: from 1,600 in 2011 to 1,400 in 2016. Caution: The Australian jobs market is changing in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. These estimates do not take account of the impact of COVID-19. RESIDENTIAL CARE OFFICERS The number of people working as Residential Care Officers (in their main job) stayed about the same over 5 years: from 1,500 in 2011 to 1,600 in 2016. Caution: The Australian jobs market is changing in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. These estimates do not take account of the impact of COVID-19. SOFTWARE AND APPLICATIONS PROGRAMMERS The number of people working as Software and Applications Programmers (in their main job) grew very strongly over 5 years: from 80,200 in 2014 to 135,000 in 2019. Caution: The Australian jobs market is changing in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. These estimates do not

take account of

SOCIAL WORKERS

Location: Social Workers work in many regions of Australia. Industries: Most work in Health Care and Social Assistance; Public Administration and Safety; and Education and Training. Earnings: Full-time workers on an adult wage earn around $1,829 per week (very high compared to the average of $1,460). ORGANISATION AND METHODS ANALYSTS The number of people working as Organisation and Methods Analysts (in their main job) grew very strongly over 5 years: from 5,600 in 2011 to 7,000 in 2016. Caution: The Australian jobs market is changing in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. These estimates do not take account

of

AUDITORS, COMPANY SECRETARIES AND CORPORATE TREASURERS The number of people working as Auditors, Company Secretaries and Corporate Treasurers (in their main job) grew very strongly over 5 years: from 19,000 in 2014 to 25,800 in 2019. Caution: The Australian jobs market is changing in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. GARDENERS | JOBOUTLOOK Earnings tend to be lower when starting out and higher as experience grows. Full-time: Many work full-time (63%, similar to the average of 66%). Hours: Full-time workers spend around 43 hours per week at work (compared to the average of 44 hours). Age: The average age

YOUTH WORKERS

The number of people working as Youth Workers (in their main job) grew strongly over 5 years: from 11,100 in 2011 to 12,300 in 2016.. Caution: The Australian jobs market is changing in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. These estimates do not take account of the impact

of COVID-19.

FITTERS (GENERAL)

Full-time: Most work full-time (94%, much higher than the average of 66%). Hours: Full-time workers spend around 51 hours per week at work (compared to the average of 44 hours). Age: The average age is 39 years (compared to the average of 40 years). Gender: 1% of workers are female (compared to the average of 48%).

CHEMICAL ENGINEERS

The number of people working as Chemical Engineers (in their main job) grew very strongly over 5 years: from 1,800 in 2011 to 2,400 in 2016. Caution: The Australian jobs market is changing in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. These estimates do not take account of the impact

of COVID-19.

CIVIL ENGINEERS

Size: This is a medium sized occupation. Location: Civil Engineers work in many regions of Australia. Industries: Most work in Construction; Professional, Scientific and Technical Services; and Public Administration and Safety. Full-time: Most work full-time (91%, much higher than the average of 66%).

MARINE BIOLOGISTS

Size: This is a very small occupation. Location: Marine Biologists work in many parts of Australia. Queensland, Western Australia and Tasmania have a large share of workers. Industries: Most work in Professional, Scientific and Technical Services; Public Administration

and

HOME | JOBOUTLOOKCAREERSEXPLORE AUSTRALIAFUTURE OUTLOOKINDUSTRIESA-ZCOVID-19 Job Outlook makes it easy to find and understand career information. Use the career profiles on Job Outlook to learn about the future outlook, pay, main tasks, and physical and other demands of careers that interest you. Find out about the skills, knowledge and abilities you may need to get and keep a job.

CAREER QUIZ

Resources for you. jobactive - Connecting job seekers and employers Opens in a new window; Your Career - Career Information and advice Opens in a new window; Job Jumpstart - Tips and advice for young people Opens in a new window; What's Next - For workers facing retrenchment Opens in a new window; Study in Australia - For international students Opens in a new window LAGGERS | JOBOUTLOOK The number of people working as Laggers (in their main job) grew very strongly over 5 years: from 490 in 2011 to 690 in 2016. Caution: The Australian jobs market is changing in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. These estimates do not take account of the impact of

COVID-19.

CHILD CARERS

The number of people working as Child Carers (in their main job) grew very strongly over 5 years: from 129,300 in 2014 to 152,200 in 2019. Caution: The Australian jobs market is changing in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. These estimates do not take account of the impact

of COVID-19.

AUDITORS, COMPANY SECRETARIES AND CORPORATE TREASURERS The number of people working as Auditors, Company Secretaries and Corporate Treasurers (in their main job) grew very strongly over 5 years: from 19,000 in 2014 to 25,800 in 2019. Caution: The Australian jobs market is changing in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. ORGANISATION AND METHODS ANALYSTS The number of people working as Organisation and Methods Analysts (in their main job) grew very strongly over 5 years: from 5,600 in 2011 to 7,000 in 2016. Caution: The Australian jobs market is changing in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. These estimates do not take account

of

RAILWAY STATION MANAGERS The number of people working as Railway Station Managers (in their main job) grew very strongly over 5 years: from 640 in 2011 to 770 in 2016. Caution: The Australian jobs market is changing in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. These estimates do not take account of the

impact of COVID-19.

SOFTWARE ENGINEERS

The number of people working as Software Engineers (in their main job) grew very strongly over 5 years: from 21,700 in 2011 to 30,600 in 2016. Caution: The Australian jobs market is changing in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. These estimates do not take account of the

impact of COVID-19.

AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE ENGINEERS (AVIONICS) The number of people working as Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (Avionics) (in their main job) fell over 5 years: from 2,700 in 2011 to 2,500 in 2016. Caution: The Australian jobs market is changing in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. These estimates do not take account of the impact of COVID-19. BOTANISTS | JOBOUTLOOK Full-time: Many work full-time (76%, higher than the average of 66%). Hours: Full-time workers spend around 43 hours per week at work (compared to the average of 44 hours). Age: The average age is 45 years (compared to the average of 40 years). Many workers are 45 years

or older (52%).

HOME | JOBOUTLOOKCAREERSEXPLORE AUSTRALIAFUTURE OUTLOOKINDUSTRIESA-ZCOVID-19 Job Outlook makes it easy to find and understand career information. Use the career profiles on Job Outlook to learn about the future outlook, pay, main tasks, and physical and other demands of careers that interest you. Find out about the skills, knowledge and abilities you may need to get and keep a job.

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Resources for you. jobactive - Connecting job seekers and employers Opens in a new window; Your Career - Career Information and advice Opens in a new window; Job Jumpstart - Tips and advice for young people Opens in a new window; What's Next - For workers facing retrenchment Opens in a new window; Study in Australia - For international students Opens in a new window LAGGERS | JOBOUTLOOK The number of people working as Laggers (in their main job) grew very strongly over 5 years: from 490 in 2011 to 690 in 2016. Caution: The Australian jobs market is changing in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. These estimates do not take account of the impact of

COVID-19.

CHILD CARERS

The number of people working as Child Carers (in their main job) grew very strongly over 5 years: from 129,300 in 2014 to 152,200 in 2019. Caution: The Australian jobs market is changing in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. These estimates do not take account of the impact

of COVID-19.

AUDITORS, COMPANY SECRETARIES AND CORPORATE TREASURERS The number of people working as Auditors, Company Secretaries and Corporate Treasurers (in their main job) grew very strongly over 5 years: from 19,000 in 2014 to 25,800 in 2019. Caution: The Australian jobs market is changing in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. ORGANISATION AND METHODS ANALYSTS The number of people working as Organisation and Methods Analysts (in their main job) grew very strongly over 5 years: from 5,600 in 2011 to 7,000 in 2016. Caution: The Australian jobs market is changing in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. These estimates do not take account

of

RAILWAY STATION MANAGERS The number of people working as Railway Station Managers (in their main job) grew very strongly over 5 years: from 640 in 2011 to 770 in 2016. Caution: The Australian jobs market is changing in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. These estimates do not take account of the

impact of COVID-19.

SOFTWARE ENGINEERS

The number of people working as Software Engineers (in their main job) grew very strongly over 5 years: from 21,700 in 2011 to 30,600 in 2016. Caution: The Australian jobs market is changing in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. These estimates do not take account of the

impact of COVID-19.

AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE ENGINEERS (AVIONICS) The number of people working as Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (Avionics) (in their main job) fell over 5 years: from 2,700 in 2011 to 2,500 in 2016. Caution: The Australian jobs market is changing in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. These estimates do not take account of the impact of COVID-19. BOTANISTS | JOBOUTLOOK Full-time: Many work full-time (76%, higher than the average of 66%). Hours: Full-time workers spend around 43 hours per week at work (compared to the average of 44 hours). Age: The average age is 45 years (compared to the average of 40 years). Many workers are 45 years

or older (52%).

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Employers often value a person’s skills just as much as, or sometimes even more than, a formal qualification. You can use Job Outlook to discover the skills that are usually needed for a job. There are more than 1000 career profiles on Job Outlook, each one has a Skills and Knowledge page – view the Activities list on this page

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TRANSPORT AND DESPATCH CLERKS Prospects. The number of people working as Transport and Despatch Clerks (in their main job) grew very strongly over 5 years: from 33,000 in 2014 to 43,300 in 2019. Caution: The Australian jobs market is changing in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. These estimates do

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FITTERS (GENERAL)

Full-time: Most work full-time (94%, much higher than the average of 66%). Hours: Full-time workers spend around 51 hours per week at work (compared to the average of 44 hours). Age: The average age is 39 years (compared to the average of 40 years). Gender: 1% of workers are female (compared to the average of 48%). CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGERS The number of people working as Construction Project Managers (in their main job) grew very strongly over 5 years: from 25,100 in 2011 to 42,100 in 2016. Caution: The Australian jobs market is changing in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. These estimates do not take account of the impact of COVID-19. SMALL ENGINE MECHANICS The number of people working as Small Engine Mechanics (in their main job) fell over 5 years: from 2,000 in 2011 to 1,700 in 2016. Caution: The Australian jobs market is changing in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. These estimates do not take account of the impact of

COVID-19.

NUCLEAR MEDICINE TECHNOLOGISTS Industries: Most work in the Health Care and Social Assistance industry. Full-time: Many work full-time (76%, higher than the average of 66%). Hours: Full-time workers spend around 41 hours per week at work (compared to the average of 44 hours). Age: The average age NURSERY HANDS (HORTICULTURE) The number of people working as Nursery Hands (Horticulture) (in their main job) fell over 5 years: from 5,400 in 2011 to 5,100 in 2016.. Caution: The Australian jobs market is changing in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. These estimates do not take account of the impact

of COVID-19.

WELDERS (FIRST CLASS) Cleans and smoothes welds by filing, chiselling and grinding. Prospects. The number of people working as Welders (First Class) (in their main job) fell over 5 years: from 23,000 in 2011 to 19,800 in 2016. Caution: The Australian jobs market is changing in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS The number of people working as Structural Engineers (in their main job) grew very strongly over 5 years: from 4,300 in 2011 to 6,200 in 2016. Caution: The Australian jobs market is changing in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. These estimates do not take account of the

impact of COVID-19.

BRICKLAYERS AND STONEMASONS The number of people working as Bricklayers and Stonemasons (in their main job) grew very strongly over 5 years: from 26,400 in 2014 to 32,300 in 2019. Caution: The Australian jobs market is changing in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. These estimates do not take account of the impact of COVID-19. * Skip to Main Content * Skip to Navigation

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