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Overview
Australia continues to face persistent skill shortages across healthcare, education, engineering, and trade sectors, with regional areas being more severely impacted.
1. Top Occupations in Persistent Shortage
Healthcare & Social Services:
Registered Nurses
Physiotherapists
Social Workers
Occupational Therapists
Education:
Early Childhood Teachers
Secondary School Teachers
Skilled Trades:
Electricians
Metal Fitters and Machinists
Technical & Engineering:
Civil Engineers
Software Engineers & IT Professionals
2. Regional Challenges and Key Trends
Regional Shortages:
Employers struggle with recruitment in remote areas, as many candidates decline job offers due to location issues.
Training Gaps:
Healthcare roles require longer training, delaying the filling of positions.
Short-term training for roles like retail managers still faces low applicant numbers.
Retention Issues:
High job mobility in childcare and human resource sectors leads to frequent vacancies. Improved work conditions and career pathways are essential for retention.
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