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Published 6 Jun 2018

The Changing Face of the Australian Job Market: Western Australia

Claudia Reiners

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According to the Australian Government’s Department of Employment, Western Australia is the fourth largest employing state; employing approximately 1,334,600 Australians.

The Australian Jobs Report is an annual publication that reflects the changes in the Australian Labour Market; providing some great information around industries, regions and career paths that are booming in Australia.

If you are interested in discovering which industries in Western Australia are in the top five across the state in 2018, read on.

Type of Workforce

Workforce Qualification

As suggested by the data collected, Perth is the top city that employs the most Western Australians.

Over the past five years, WA has had the weakest employment growth when compared to any other state or territory across the nation. This is a result of the fall of employment in Mining, which is down by 26.9%, or 22,600 jobs, and Manufacturing, which is down by 24.7% or 22,600 jobs.

Despite this notable loss, WA still maintains 41% of Mining jobs within Australia, and it accounts for 7% of the state’s employment.

The Accommodation and Food Services industry had contributed the largest amount of new jobs in the last five years, then Health Care and Social Assistance, followed by Education and Training.

Approximately 66% of workers in the WA have a post-school qualification. It was also found that across this data, those who do have a post-school qualification are more likely to hold a certificate III or higher Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualification than a bachelor degree or higher (32% compared with 28%).

Largest Employing Industries in WA

In Western Australia, the top five employing industries are:


Health Care & Social Assistance - 12%
Construction - 11%
Retail Trade - 10%
Education and Training - 9%
Accommodation and Food Services - 8%

Health Care and Social Assistance is the largest employing industry in Western Australia with 163,200.

WA Industry Breakdown

Health Care and Social Assistance

Top 5 Occupations

  • Registered Nurses
  • Aged & Disability Carers
  • Child Carers
  • Nursing Support & Personal Care Workers
  • Receptionists

163,0
Employed
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Constuction

Top 5 Occupations

  • Carpenters and Joiners
  • Electricians
  • Plumbers
  • Construction Managers
  • Building & Plumbing Labourers

142,0
Employed
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Retail Trade

Top 5 Occupations

  • General Sales Assistants
  • Retail Managers
  • Checkout Operators & Office Cashiers
  • Shelf Fillers
  • Pharmacy Sales Assistants

130,0
Employed
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Education and Training

Top 5 Occupations

  • Primary School Teachers
  • Secondary School Teachers
  • Education Aides
  • University Lecturers & Tutors
  • Private Tutors & Teachers

116,0
Employed
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Accomodation and Food Services

Top 5 Occupations

  • Waiters
  • Kitchenhands
  • Bar Attendants and Baristas
  • General Sales Assistants
  • Chefs

99,000
Employed
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2,0

Circumstances surrounding youth employment in Western Australia have weakened over the past year, with youth employment decreasing by 10,100 (or 5%).


13.50%

WA’s youth unemployment rate has increased by 1.5% in January 2018, making it the highest rate since August 2004.

Youth Employment Share

As suggested by the Australian Jobs Report 2018, the short-term outlook for the Western Australian economy is “for some modest improvement.”

There is an expected 1.5% employment growth in 2018-19, while the unemployment rate is forecast to average 5.75% during this timeframe.

From these statistics, it is more important than ever that workers gain qualifications in areas that surround the five largest industries, to guarantee employment in the upcoming years.

If the above careers interest you, explore our large range of courses in these booming industry areas below.

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Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (Melbourne Only) CHC50121

The Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care is a highly sought-after qualification within the early childhood education sector. Upon completion, graduates will have the skills and knowledge to become a lead educator in the delivery of Early Child...

Practical Outcomes -  Course
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Job Outcomes Day Care Workers +1
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Diploma of Mental Health CHC53315

Would you like to follow a career path that will equip you with specialised skills to lead and counsel people towards a brighter future? If a career providing counselling to those impaired by mental health interests you, the Diploma of Mental Health qu...

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Job Outcomes Mental Health Outreach Worke... +4
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Diploma of Nursing (SA Only) HLT54115

Build a career that’s meaningful, fills you with a sense of purpose, and provides diverse job opportunities, with this Diploma of Nursing course. Offered via a blend of on-campus and online learning the HLT54115 Diploma of Nursing is the ideal starting...

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