Top 50 Australia In-demand Jobs for Skilled Professionals in 2023

Abhishek Rai
[Published 06 Apr, 2022 | 01:00 PM]
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The top sectors in the Australian labor market that will have abundant Australia in-demand jobs up to 2023 are as follows:

• Health Care and Social Assistance - 252,600 jobs through 2023
• Education and Training -113,700 jobs through 2023
• Professional, Scientific & Technical Services - 172,400 jobs through 2023
• Construction - 118,800 jobs through 2023

Australia's skilled occupation list consists of more than 200 occupations. We have here listed the Top 50 In-demand Australian Jobs based on the updated Occupation ceilings of the Government of Australia.

Occupation Ceilings

Occupation Ceiling is the cap on the number of EOI - Expression of Interest or invites offered by the Government of Australia for a particular category of occupation. It creates uniformity amidst diverse occupations that are accessible to skilled professionals.

Till 2023, no extra invitations will be offered for an occupation category that has surpassed the cap. It must be noted here that caps are not applicable for the following categories:

• Territory or State Nominated Occupation
• Business Innovation and Investment or Employer-Sponsored Subclasses of Visas

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Top 50 Australian Jobs in Demand in 2023

Rank	Job In demand	Occupation Ceiling	Occupation ID
1	Registered Nurses	17,859	2544
2	Teachers Secondary School	8,716	2414
3	Applications and Software Programmers	8,405	2613
4	Electricians	8,021	3411
5	Construction Managers	7,145	1331
6	Joiners and Carpenters	6,812	3312
7	Machinists and Metal Fitters	6,335	3232
8	Plumbers	5,861	3341
9	Motor Mechanics	5,205	3212
10	University Tutors and Lecturers	5,042	2421
11	Welding Trades and Structural Steel Workers	4,866	3223
12	Solicitors	4,535	2713
13	Management consultants	4,526	2247
14	Resident Medical Officers and General Practitioners	4,257	2531
15	Other Specialist Managers	4,188	1399
16	Civil Engineering Professionals	3,919	2332
17	Pre-primary /Early Childhood School Teachers	3,321	2411
18	Painting Trades Workers	3,303	3322
19	Production, Mechanical and Industrial Engineers	2,682	2335
20	ICT Security Specialists and Database and Systems Administrators	2,667	2621
21	Systems and ICT Business Analysts	2,273	2611
22	Chefs	2,256	3513
23	Computer Network Professionals	2,245	2631
24	Electronics Trades Workers	2,047	3423
25	Social Workers	1,862	2725
26	Teachers - Special Education	1,721	2415
27	Stonemasons and Bricklayers	1,712	3311
28	Cabinetmakers	1,694	3941
29	Physiotherapists	1,685	2525
30	Welfare Services and Health Managers	1,666	1342
31	Company Secretaries, Auditors, and Corporate Treasurers	1,619	2212
32	Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Mechanics	1,581	3421
33	Psychologists	1,545	2723
34	Medical Laboratory Scientists	1,536	2346
35	Engineering Managers	1,474	1332
36	Occupational Therapists	1,461	2524
37	Landscape Architects and Architects	1,452	2321
38	Plasterers	1,452	3332
39	Electrical Engineers	1,348	2333
40	Midwives	1,333	2541
41	Environmental Scientists	1,295	2343
42	Instructors, Sports Coaches, and Officials	1,262	4523
43	Trainers and Animal Attendants	1,239	3611
44	Other Medical Practitioners	1,168	2539
45	Medical Imaging Professionals	1,161	2512
46	Other Physical Science and Natural Professionals	1,056	2349
47	Accountants	1,000	2211
48	Floor and Wall Tilers	1,000	3334
49	Media Producers, Artistic Directors, and Presenters	1,000	2121
50	Dancers, Actors, and Other Entertainers	1,000	2111

Covid-19 effect offers fresh opportunities to Skilled Immigrant Workers

For the recovery of the economy of Australia from the impact of the pandemic, the Government of Australia has declared 17 occupations for filling the list of critical skills needs. It offers priority processing to Visa applications having an occupation on the PMSOL and Employer-sponsored nominations. Provisional Australia Visa holders will be offered exemptions.

PMSOL - Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List

The seventeen occupations and their ANZSCO code are as follows:

• Managing Director or Chief Executive (111111)
• Project Manager - Construction (133111)
• Engineer - Mechanical (233512)
• Practitioner - General (253111)
• Medical Officer - Resident (253112)
• Psychiatrist (253411)
• NEC Medical Practitioner (253999)
• Midwife (254111)
• Aged Care - Registered Nurse (254412)
• Critical Care and Emergency - Registered Nurse (254415)
• Medical - Registered Nurse (254418)
• Mental Health Registered Nurse (254422)
• Perioperative - Registered Nurse (254423)
• NEC Registered Nurses (254499)
• Developer Programmer (261312)
• Engineer - Software (261313)
• Maintenance Planner (312911)

The following Visa subclasses sponsored by the employer can claim priority processing under PMSOL:

• Temporary Skill Shortage Subclass 482 Visa
• Provisional Skilled Employer-Sponsored Regional Subclass 494 Visa
• Employer Nomination Scheme Subclass 186 Visa
• Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme Subclass 187 Visa

Diverse Programs for Australia Skilled Immigration

Skilled Nominated Subclass 190 Visa

As an aspiring skilled immigrant to Australia, you can opt for this Australia Subclass Visa if you already have an offer of a job.

Skilled Independent Subclass 189 Visa

You can also immigrate to Australia as a skilled immigrant independently without sponsorship from family members, state, or employer in Australia.

Eligibility Criteria for Australia Skilled Independent Visa

You are required to secure 65 plus points out of 100. The allocation of points is based on your:

• Age - You must be in the age range of 18 to 45 years
• Education – The authorities offer preference to candidates with Doctoral, Master’s, or Bachelor’s Degree
• Work experience – you must have experience of a minimum of 1 year in the occupation
• Language proficiency – You must demonstrate adequate proficiency in English
• Certificate of Health
• Certificate of Character

Application Process for Professional Skilled Immigration to Australia

General Skilled Migration - GSM Program of Australia is the best pathway for skilled overseas workers to obtain the Australia Work Visa and subsequently Australia PR Visa.

Stage 1 - Accreditation

An accreditation body has to determine if your work experience and educational credentials are on par with standards in Australia based on your type of occupation. You will receive a letter of accreditation after approval.

Diverse occupations have diverse bodies for accreditation. The decision can be offered in 2 to 3 months.

Stage 2 - Test for the English Language

You have to secure at least 6 out of 9 in each skill in the language in the IELTS Exam – Listening, Writing, Reading, and Speaking.

Stage 3 - ITA and EOI

You have to file an application for the Australia Visa through Skill Select with an EOI - Expression of Interest. The Government of Australia has to offer you an ITA – Invitation to Apply for a Skilled Visa. Only those who have filed an EOI are considered for an ITA.

Stage 4 - Application for State Nomination

You can file an application for Nomination from a State Government if your occupation is demanded in a specific state in Australia. The results for your nomination application can be announced in 1 to 4 weeks.

Stage 5 - Visa Application Online

Your application must be inclusive of certified versions of your work and professional experience documents, certified translations, and other official documents.

Stage 6 - Police Certificates and Medical Exams

You have to undergo medical assessment only from a local doctor accredited by the Embassy of Australia. A Police Clearance Certificate will also be needed. It must state that you have resided there for 1 year in the nation in the past 10 years.

What is Processing Time for Australia PR Visa in 2023?

The processing time for the Australia PR Visa application in 2022 is around 9 to 12 months.

What is the Australia STSOL - Short-term Skilled Occupation List?

The STSOL consists of a group of occupations that have a shortage of skills. The list is determined by the Department of Home Affairs and Department of Employment by considering the factor of employment growth. The list is evaluated once in 6 months.

What is the Australia nomination program of the Northern Territory?

The Northern Territory in Australia provides job opportunities to highly skilled and qualified workers who are updated with the latest advancements in technology. The nomination program of NT selects professionals and skilled trades workers for residing and working in regional Australia.

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What is the demand in Australia for skilled professionals?

The ABS - Australian Bureau of Statistics categorizes occupations based on 5 levels of skills. Every level of skill corresponds to formal work experience or education in the field.

In the last couple of years, Australia is witnessing an increasing scarcity of skills in several sectors. Qualified skilled occupations in high demand are evaluated by the growth of jobs in the labor market.

As of now, Australia has a huge demand for Professionals in Healthcare, Construction, and Education sectors.

How can you participate in a skills assessment test for Australia?

Obtaining an assessment of skills for Australian immigration involves 2 stages:

• Get in touch with the appropriate authority for the assessment of skills for your occupation
• Obtain the assessment and offer a digital copy of it with your Australia Visa application

Nationwide Visas offers an exhaustive range of services for immigration to Australia inclusive of a comprehensive assessment of your profile. Our Immigration Consultants possess the competency and the expertise for advising the most suitable immigration program for your Australia PR Visa application.