Top 50 Jobs in Demand in Australia (2024) for Skilled Workers

Table of contents:

1. Occupation ceilings

2. List of Australia’s Top 50 Jobs in Demand in 2022-23

3. Impact of covid 19 on job opportunities

4. PMSOL occupation list

5. Applying for an Australian skilled migration visa

6. Cost to apply for a skilled migration visa
   

In 2023, Australia's labour market is poised to experience high demand in several sectors, creating numerous opportunities for skilled professionals. These sectors include:

• Health Care and Social Assistance (252,600 jobs)

• Professional, Scientific & Technical Services (172,400 jobs)

• Education and Training (113,700 jobs)

• Construction (118,800 jobs)

These figures are based on the Australian labour market's predictions and highlight the significance of these sectors in the coming year. Australia offers over 200 occupations on the Skilled Migration list, presenting a favourable environment for skilled professionals seeking to migrate. The selection process for migration relies on Occupation Ceilings.

What are Occupation Ceilings?

Occupation Ceilings are limits set by the Australian Government on the number of invitations issued for specific occupation groups through Expression of Interest (EOI). This ensures fairness among various professions and prevents exceeding the limit for a given year. It's important to note that these ceilings don't affect certain visa subclasses like State or Territory Nominated Occupation, Employer Sponsored, or Business Innovation and Investment categories.

Australia’s Top 50 Jobs in Demand in 2022-23

COVID-19 boosts opportunities for skilled migrants:

• 17 critical occupations prioritized

• Employer-sponsored visas fast-tracked

• Travel exemptions for temporary visa holders

Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List (PMSOL) includes 17 key occupations:

• Chief Executive (111111)

• Construction Project Manager (133111)

• Mechanical Engineer (233512)

• General Practitioner (253111)

• Resident Medical Officer (253112)

• Psychiatrist (253411)

• Medical Practitioner (253999)

• Midwife (254111)

• Registered Nurse (Aged Care) (254412)

• Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency) (254415)

• Registered Nurse (Medical) (254418)

• Registered Nurse (Mental Health) (254422)

• Registered Nurse (Perioperative) (254423)

• Registered Nurses (254499)

• Developer Programmer (261312)

• Software Engineer (261313)

• Maintenance Planner (312911)

PMSOL priority for these employer-sponsored visas:

• TSS visa (subclass 482)

• Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa (subclass 494)

• ENS visa (subclass 186)

• RSMS visa (subclass 187)
  

In-Demand Occupations 2022-23:

• Actuaries, Scientists, Engineers, and more

• Each with a 1,000 occupation ceiling

Skilled Migration Options:

• Subclass 190: Job offer needed

• Subclass 189: No sponsor needed

Skilled Independent Visa Eligibility:

• Score over 65 points out of 100.

• Age: 18 to 45 years.

• Education: Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD.

• Work: Minimum 1 year experience.

• Language: Prove English proficiency.

• Health and conduct certificates are needed.

Applying for Professional Skilled Migration to Australia:

• Accreditation:

• Match qualifications and experience with Australian standards.

• Obtain accreditation from relevant bodies.

• Wait 2-3 months for approval.

• English Language Test:

• Score a minimum of 6 out of 9 in each IELTS skill.

• EOI and ITA:

• Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) on Skill Select.

• Await an invitation from the Australian Government.

• State Nomination:

• Apply for state government nomination if the occupation is in demand.

• Wait 1-4 weeks for nomination results.

• Online Visa Application:

• Include certified copies of professional and work documents.

• Add translations and other formal papers.

• Medical Exams and Police Clearance:

• Complete a medical exam with a local registered doctor.

• Provide police clearance for 12-month residence in the last decade.

Cost of applying for Professional Skilled Migration to Australia: