Navigating Australia's Future Job Market

An interactive guide for young Australians. Explore the impacts of AI, discover high-growth sectors, and find the skills you need for a successful career from 2025 to 2075.

Interactive Career Explorer

Use the filters below to explore over 70 roles. Search for specific jobs or filter by industry, work style, and AI impact to discover pathways that match your interests and aspirations.

Software Developer

Technology & Digital

Designs, develops, and maintains software applications and systems to meet user needs. Writes and te...

Very High Demand Strong Growth

AI/ML Engineer

Technology & Digital

Designs and develops artificial intelligence and machine learning models and systems. Researches and...

Very High Demand Strong Growth

Cybersecurity Analyst/Specialist

Technology & Digital

Protects an organization's computer systems and networks from cyber threats. Monitors for security b...

Very High Demand Strong Growth

Data Scientist/Analyst

Technology & Digital

Collects, analyzes, and interprets complex data to help organizations make better decisions. Develop...

Very High Demand Strong Growth

Cloud Engineer/Architect

Technology & Digital

Designs, implements, and manages an organization's cloud computing infrastructure and services (e.g....

Very High Demand Strong Growth

IT Support Technician/Specialist

Technology & Digital

Provides technical assistance and troubleshooting for computer hardware, software, and network issue...

High Demand Stable Growth

UX/UI Designer

Technology & Digital

Designs user interfaces and experiences for websites, applications, and digital products, focusing o...

High Demand Strong Growth

Electrician

Trades & Manufacturing

Installs, maintains, and repairs electrical systems in buildings and infrastructure. Works with wiri...

Very High Demand Strong Growth

Plumber

Trades & Manufacturing

Installs and repairs water supply, drainage, and gas systems in buildings. Works with pipes, fixture...

High Demand Stable Growth

Carpenter

Trades & Manufacturing

Constructs, erects, installs, renovates and repairs structures and fixtures made of wood and other m...

High Demand Stable Growth

General Practitioner (Doctor)

Healthcare & Medical

Diagnoses, treats, and prevents human physical and mental disorders and injuries in a primary care s...

Very High Demand Strong Growth

Registered Nurse

Healthcare & Medical

Provides direct nursing care to patients in hospitals, aged care facilities, clinics, and community ...

Very High Demand Strong Growth

Aged Care Worker/Personal Care Assistant

Healthcare & Social Assistance

Provides personal care and support to elderly individuals in residential facilities or their homes. ...

Very High Demand Strong Growth

Early Childhood Educator/Teacher

Education & Childcare

Plans and delivers educational programs for young children in settings like preschools and childcare...

Very High Demand Strong Growth

Primary School Teacher

Education & Childcare

Teaches a range of subjects to primary school students (typically K-6). Develops lesson plans, asses...

High Demand Stable Growth

Accountant

Business, Finance & Marketing

Provides services in financial reporting, auditing, taxation, budgeting, and financial management fo...

High Demand Stable Growth

Digital Marketing Specialist

Business, Finance & Marketing

Executes online marketing campaigns, including SEO/SEM, social media, email marketing, content marke...

High Demand Strong Growth

Renewable Energy Technician

Agriculture & Environmental Services

Installs, maintains, and repairs renewable energy systems such as solar panels and wind turbines....

Very High Demand Strong Growth

Manufacturing Process Worker

Trades & Manufacturing

Performs routine tasks in manufacturing plants, such as operating machinery, assembling components, ...

Low Demand Decline

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Build Your Technical Toolkit

These are the foundational technical literacies that will be valuable across a wide range of future careers.

  • AI Literacy: Understand the basics of how AI works, its capabilities, and its ethical implications. This is the new digital literacy.
  • Data Analysis: Learn to interpret data, spot trends, and use data to make informed decisions, regardless of your field.
  • Cybersecurity Awareness: Understand the fundamentals of protecting digital information, a critical skill for everyone.
  • Cloud Computing Fundamentals: A basic knowledge of how cloud platforms like AWS and Azure work is increasingly important in tech-adjacent roles.