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The $165,000-a-year jobs that employers are desperately struggling to fill

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The 5,000-a-year jobs that employers are desperately struggling to fill

It’s not uncommon for people to change jobs.

One study has found the average Australian switches jobs every two years and nine months — equating to about 16 different roles before retirement.

Before thinking of a new career, especially in a different industry, it’s important to consider what job opportunities may be available for your desired role.

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Economist Callam Pickering, from jobs platform Indeed (Asia-Pacific), said some in-demand careers based on job listings were veterinarians, therapy type roles, such as physiotherapists, and agriculture jobs.

“(The service sector) accounts for 80 per cent of all employment across Australia at the moment and that’s likely to continue going forward,” Pickering said.

“That’s underpinned by Australia’s demographics. We’ve got an ageing population, which is creating tremendous demands for doctors and nurses and aged care.

“We’ve got strong population growth, which is supporting employment gains in education.”

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