Top Jobs in Queensland
The annual Australian jobs report places Queensland as the third largest employing state in the country. According to the statistical data collected over time, employment while being regionally divergent has shown that the maximum number of jobs in the Queensland state is found in Brisbane, with 51% jobs in the city.
Queensland total job market is growing at a double pace as compared to its population. The ways to find a job, however, relies on various economic aspects, the skills and qualification possessed by the individual and type of job one are seeking out.
The Federal government has institutionalised laws on wages and work condition throughout Australia. The laws assure a fair and just practice across occupations and workplace to make it productive and safe for employees and employers thereby helping the economy run smoothly.
Employment in Queensland has risen to 7.6% (or 173,100) this year which is just a little below what is reflected in the national average making the job market look quite buoyant in this region.
In Queensland, most of the jobs can be found in the following order:
- Brisbane
- Gold Coast
- Cairns
- Wide Bay
- Fitzroy
The Top Employing Industries in Queensland:
- Engineering & Construction
- Information Communication Technology (ICT)
- Mining Resources and Energy
- Healthcare
- Accounting
- Legal
- Banking & Financial services
Top Three Industries in Queensland:
Engineering & Construction
Engineering jobs remain on top of the charts in Queensland. Bordered by the Northern Territory, Queensland is situated to the northeast of the country. Civil engineers, mining engineers are in high demand in Queensland followed by a slight rise in demand for electrical engineers. They command higher salaries than other professions in the region
Civil engineers are the need of the hour across all Australian states- both in the urban and regional areas. Civil engineers are employed in many areas of NSW, Queensland and Victoria.
Information Communication Technology (ICT)
ICT jobs are slated to rise in Australia over the next six years, Queensland is no exception. This is an occupation wherein specific skills are required to support the digitally driven economy of the 21st century, and this makes every ICT job very coveted
Computer and system engineers, ICT analysts and software specialist and developers are on the skilled occupation list. ICT specialists and programmers have an edge over others due to their higher demand. Over 60% of employees in this industry have a Bachelors degree or some form of higher degree and earn above the national average salary.
Mining Resources and Energy
Mining is a small but vital industry. This field includes extractions of ores, oil and gases. There is a higher demand for this occupation in Queensland and Western Australia and sometimes can be more regional in nature. Mining industry does require some specific qualification like a Mining Engineer or Geologist. This degree is technical and needs a university degree.