Highest Paying Jobs In 2020

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!

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 ...

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.

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.

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.

There’s one question weighing on everyone’s mind: ‘Is my job safe?’ We’ve put together a list of 10 jobs currently projected to ‘grow very strongly’ over the coming years.

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.

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?

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

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.

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.

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).

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!

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.

Study, graduate, get a good job. You could be forgiven for thinking that this is how your career will gloriously begin. But you could well be wrong.

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.

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

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

Fair Work Australia, the national workplace relations tribunal, has found that hundreds of thousands of social and community service workers in the non-government sector have suffered from significant underpayment, as well as gender discrimination.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

These 9 sustainable to fight climate change in the workplace include both small habits changes and big transformations. Be a champion at work for a more eco-friendly office environment and create a healthier future for our planet.

Many of us are all too familiar with the ways things are done in Australia and the perks that can come with the job. But have you ever taken time out to see how others do it around the world? We examine 10 interesting workplace customs that make for a great eye-opener into the way things could be done.

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.

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.

With the growth of technologies such as high-speed Internet, web seminars and social media, and with millions of web-literate users, education is now mobile and a whole lot more accessible.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

One third of Australian workers are planning to change jobs, according to a recent Hay Group 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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?

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

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.

A recent survey has revealed that Australians are busy social networkers, with more than 70 per cent of Australian workers engaging in social media.

After spending three or more years of your life studying, you might be wondering if it was all worth it. So which uni graduates are getting the most work?

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

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

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

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

Australians are stressed, overworked and reluctant to take holidays, according to the latest Australian Work Life Index (AWALI) report.

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.

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!

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.

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!

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.

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.

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

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.

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 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 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.

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).

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

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.

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!

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

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.

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.

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.

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

Women with sales experience take note: the car sales and services sector wants you.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.