Australia's Future Workforce

FACT: Healthcare is one of Australia’s fastest growing industries. See why it’s growing so fast, how you can join the field, where professionals are needed most and what it means for our future.

With the hiring optimism of Australia’s employers reaching pre-downturn levels, Australia’s employment future looks bright.

It\'s predicted that people 65 years+ will comprise 22% of the population by 2056. Find out what this demographic shift means for the future of industries like nursing, social work and aged care, and how students entering the field should be preparing.

Looking for job security? These could be Australia's steadiest jobs for a career that is always in demand. Steady doesn't mean boring! These jobs are rewarding, challenging, and creative jobs.

Chefs and hairdressers will top the list of most sought-after jobs as Australia emerges from the wake of the global financial crisis.

Is our future going to be Jetsons-like with attentive and charming Rosies, or are we headed down a dark Blade Runner-esque path where androids revolt and rebel?

Wish you could look into a crystal ball and find out where to take your career? We put a spotlight on national skills shortages to bring you five industries that are tipped to undergo significant growth well into the future.

Will your job as you know it exist in a decade from now? Take steps to future proof your career now and avoid slipping into the professional complacency that will spell disaster for your future job prospects.

Australia’s skills shortage crisis is expected to intensify in the coming months and years, resulting in major gaps in the workforce in a range of occupations and industries.

A new report on Australia’s apprenticeship system has found that more than half of those who start apprenticeships don’t complete them.

It was announced today that the unemployment rate has dropped to 5.7 per cent, reflecting Australia’s continuing path to recovery from the global recession.

Australia’s tourism and hospitality industry may see a boost in the wake of Oprah’s visit Down Under, but it can’t afford to rest on its laurels.

Australia’s national minimum wage has risen by $26 a week, increasing from $544 to $569.90 per week, to come into effect July 1.

The times they are a changing, but is it all for the better? What should you be studying to future-proof your skills and what do the advancements in artificial intelligence mean for your career?

Long-term retention of good staff should remain a priority for employers, even during economic downturns.

Want to get ahead of the curve before the new year? We’ve done the research to give you the top soft skills employers will want in 2014.

Australian schools are being adopted by an unlikely parent. Not by Madonna or Brangelina, but by the Transport and Logistics industry.

The Deloitte Millennial Survey is out and the message is clear: business is below expectations when it comes to social impact. We speak to some social enterprisers who are successfully driving profits with purpose.

After a dire week for Australian employment, a glimmer of hope from retail giant Woolworths who have announced the creation of an extra 7000 jobs this year.

Are you at a crossroads in your career? Are you looking for a new job or wanting to start tertiary education, but not too sure what you actually want to do yet?

Millions of Australians are using the sharing economy as a way to make and save money with some pretty lucrative results. Here's what you need to know about the sharing economy and how to get involved.

The building and construction industry is undergoing a green makeover which is simultaneously creating jobs and fighting climate change.

One of the main questions on everyone’s mind is: what degree will get me a job, and a job that pays well? We compiled the top 10 study areas according to the latest Australian Graduate Survey. Find out where the jobs and money are!

With changing economic currents and job saturation, finding a career is not just about doing what we love.

Ever had a bad day and vented about your boss on social media? Ever broken a sweat when you’ve hit ‘send’ on an inappropriate email? You’re certainly not the first employee to think ‘will that get me fired?’ but how do you know where the line is?

Freelancing used to be considered something you did in between ‘real’ jobs, but the ‘portfolio career’ is growing in popularity – and it’s not just because of the GFC or volatile job markets. Marni investigates why the workforce is more fluid than ever.

Teleporting to work, robotic colleagues and holographic boardroom presentations – is this what the future of work will look like? We review the trends you can expect to see!

It’s the question we all want the answer to: What’s next? Which industry is going to be the next big thing? By reading forecasts and various reports, we\'ve compiled the most comprehensive guide to the 12 industries of the future.

An ageing workforce in the education sector may mean upcoming skills shortages at schools and TAFE institutions.

How will a growing global population feed itself? That's the question facing the agriculture industry. We discussed the potential solutions with two of CSU's agricultural academic experts.

Coming off the back of a mining boom the economic downturn has left the resources sector somewhat startled – but it\'s not all doom and gloom.

The news has just hit that Australia’s unemployment rate has reached 5.7 per cent. This figure is expected to climb further, to an expected peak of 9 per cent.

With the mining and resources industries leading the charge in Australia’s economic recovery, the shortage of workers in these areas is set to worsen.

Australian aged care workers have lodged a claim for a 60 per cent pay increase – a rise that would add up to $10 an hour to the hourly wage.

The health and aged care and mining sectors are the two big industry winners when it comes to employment gains during the last year, as reported in the Sydney Morning Herald.

The Australian government has decided not to proceed with the cap on tax deductions for self-education expenses - and that spells good news for those seeking ongoing professional development and training.

We all want the perfect workplace, but what is the reality behind the best of the best? This article shows you 2018's top places to work and how employer and employees build a healthy relationship that contributes to mutual success.

The University of Melbourne has introduced a new medical program offering 60 full fee-paying places in its four-year postgraduate Doctor of Medicine program, causing outrage from the Australian Medical Students’ Association (AMSA).

With youth unemployment rising, federal and state governments have joined forces to guarantee a place in study or training for every unemployed person under 25.

Employer hiring plans for the coming months have dropped for the first time this year, according to the latest Manpower Employment Outlook Survey.

Save money, make money and share stuff. From home cooked meals to designer heels and gardening tools, these 12 sharing economy apps have got you covered!

Two years ago the Australian property sector was booming. Whether it was in commercial, residential, funds management or development, big bucks were being made and times were good.

Do massages, plush leather couches and chef-prepared meals buy workplace bliss? Gone are the days of the grey, small square office cubicles … say hello to the workplace of the 21st century.

Infrastructure and resource-related construction is expected to drive growth in the building sector throughout 2010 and 2011, according to the latest Australian Industry Group/Australian Constructors Association Construction Outlook survey.

The road to the Lodge has sometimes been a rocky one, as recent events have demonstrated. The path can be arduous and is not for the faint-hearted.

Nobody should pick a career based on the size of a pay cheque. But, to be frank, it doesn’t hurt to know what you’ll be earning in your first year out of uni. So undergrad students listen up: here are the top industries with the highest median salaries.

We take a look at the top 10 skills employers and recruiters will be looking for by 2020 to help you future-proof your career!

The majority of Australian employers are anticipating growth in the coming years and are planning to develop their talent, according to the latest Future of Talent Management report by HR firm Mercer.

The Government’s recent announcement of significant increases to medical training places is welcome news for medical students, pre-vocational doctors and specialist trainees, as well as those aspiring to a future career in medicine.

Lately, everyone is talkin’ ‘bout your generation. With an age gap of nearly 50 years between the oldest and youngest employees in some organisations, there is a broad range of perspectives, needs and attitudes floating around the office.

How do we choose a career path? Should money be the first consideration? Or should our passions and interests inform the path we take? Explore this question with us as we look at statistics and trends in Australia.

What is the GIG economy? And how is the world of work changing as people start to GIG more? 2.5 million Australians have casual employment arrangements, that's more than a 1/4 of our workforce. Get up to speed here!

Welcome to a brand new year and a whole new decade, where things are being taken up a notch when it comes to employment benefits. See what's trending for 2020 and beyond ...

Australia is in the grip of a major talent shortage with 45 per cent of employers having difficulty filling key positions in their organisations, according to the 2010 Manpower Talent Shortage Survey.

What is artificial intelligence? What's the future of AI? Which countries are ahead in the AI race? What impacts does AI have on your industry? We answer all your questions in one handy infographic

There are two ways of looking at the current recession: as a problem, or as an opportunity.

AI is transforming the way we work. But what does this mean for us? What industries is AI impacting the most? How will our jobs be impacted? See what jobs the robots are coming for and how you can stay ahead in your field

When Barack Obama became the 44th President of the United States, he ushered in an era that promises unprecedented and inspirational change.

More Australians are looking for new jobs, or thinking about looking for new jobs than ever, according to a new survey.

Trustworthiness and openness are now seen as the most important characteristics of a good manager, according to the latest L.E.A.D. (Leadership, Employment and Direction) Survey.

The government\'s decision to slash skilled migrant numbers in a bid to boost local employment has received a mixed response from industry, unions and academics.

With controversy and debate circling above the federal government’s resources super profits tax proposal, Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd met with senior mining figures yesterday morning in Perth to discuss the new tax and its conditions.

Like a tall, dark and handsome stranger, engineering is often considered the mysterious outsider in the room full of Average Joes.

The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has published estimates of the return on investment (ROI) for university bachelor degrees – and the news is good for uni graduates.

Skills shortages are posing real problems for businesses when it comes to production and service delivery and are set to intensify, according to a recent report from the Australian Industry Group (Ai Group).

Electricity network Ausgrid, formerly EnergyAustralia, has taken on 154 new apprentices to work on their large infrastructure program, creating jobs and helping to fill the national skills shortage for qualified tradespeople.

The results are in, and no, panda huggers and doughnut taste testers aren’t on the list! Find out what jobs made the cut. The results will blow your mind.

It may be 2014 but there is still a significant gender gap in the job market. Julia takes a look at the industries that are the worst offenders.

Age diversity in the workplace is key for innovation and bridging knowledge gaps. Every age counts.

The Australian job market is in full recovery mode, with the total number of advertised jobs rising by 19.1 per cent in February – the biggest monthly jump in job ad numbers in 11 years.

In this climate of economical uncertainty it\'s nice to know there\'s something you can count on. Career FAQs books still have industry-specific advice on your ideal job, as well as the career insights of 25+ people working in the field.

With redundancies on the rise due to the global financial crisis, nearly half of Australians say they would take a voluntary redundancy if the price is right.

If you could work for any organisation, what would it be?

Think big profits mean large salaries? Think again. Think you can’t make a difference and put food on the table? Think again, again. A new survey reveals it seems you can do good and earn well.

The Australian Sports Commission has granted ten sporting organisations grants worth $5.5 million giving a boost to some of Australia\'s elite athletes.Swimming Australia will be the biggest beneficiary receiving a $1.7 million grant to help finance its

The manufacturing sector is off to a positive start this year with an increase in new orders and exports.

Performance reviews are one of those things that companies do for the simple reason because they always have. But do they actually work? We take a look at the traditional performance reviews, considering its flaws, before looking at what can be done as an alternative in the workplace.

Career FAQs is pleased to introduce an exciting new range of online courses, from a new partnership between SEEK Learning and Swinburne University of Technology. This means more courses for you to choose from – and more choice means more opportunities!

The Australian Prime Minister, Kevin Rudd, has a plan to help the employment sector weather the financial storm: halt pay rises.

Australians work the longest hours in the developed world, with an average of 1855 hours at work each year, which is 200 hours more than employees in other countries, according to a study by the Australia Institute.

A review of our higher education system is set to be released for public discussion in mid-December – and it could revolutionise the way we view TAFE institutions and universities.

Retrenchment, redundancy and recession are the three buzzwords that have thrown the \'work–life\' balance, which we have been enjoying over the prosperous last decade, off its throne.

Julia Gillard has introduced Labor\'s new industrial relation laws to parliament – spelling the end of the Howard Government\'s Work Choices.

LCPs (Local Community Partnerships) across the country are showing their commitment to getting top-quality career resources into secondary schools, with many purchasing sets of Career FAQs books for each school in their region.

When it comes to determining exactly what the global financial crisis will mean for Aussie jobs, the figures are conflicting. Despite doom and gloom predictions, the figures from October were encouraging with an increase of 34 300 jobs

The 9-to-5 day could be a thing of the past as workers start clocking on at different times to ease peak-hour gridlock, save on petrol and boost work–life balance.

Following a four-decade peak in natural disasters in New South Wales, the state government has put $6 million towards training high school students as emergency workers.

The Howard Government\'s controversial WorkChoices has been declared dead and buried by Labor who have replaced it with their Fair Work Bill.

For well over two decades there have been warnings of a looming crisis in the health-care system due to the ageing population and significant workplace shortages.

Like other industries, the legal profession has been significantly affected by the global financial crisis.

The banking and finance industries have been amongst the hardest hit during the current global financial crisis.

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you will have heard of Susan Boyle, the middle-aged Scottish woman, dubbed ‘the hairy angel’, who became a global sensation when her astonishing performance on Britain’s Got Talent was posted on YouTube.

The Australian government has made a commitment to boosting renewable energy by funding two initiatives to develop renewable energy generation and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Permanent recruitment has risen in the last three months from four per cent to seven per cent of recruitment agency jobs, with engineers topping the skills shortages list.

A new program has been launched to help transport and logistics workers in Queensland gain vocational advice and recognition of their skills and experience to boost their careers.

A shortage of trades teachers means that apprentices wanting to enter certain trades industries are having to wait for up to a year to receive basic training.

Immigration and Citizenship minister, Senator Chris Evans, has put forward a newer, shorter Skilled Migration List (SOL) following advice provided by Skills Australia.

The recently announced Federal Budget has delivered good news for trainees and apprentices, with $660 million to be spent on investment in skills and job creation, including 39 000 new training places for industries suffering skills shortages.

About half of employers are planning to increase their workers’ salaries by up to six per cent, and nearly one in 10 are willing to consider a 10 per cent rise, according to the latest Hays annual salary guide.