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Published 29 Nov 2018

Australia’s Fastest Growing Jobs Series: Jobs in Victoria

Claudia Reiners

Looking for a job in Victoria that’s promised to boom in your area? Look no further, whether you are in Bendigo or Geelong, you can find fitting information sourced from government resources and seek.com below.

Melbourne


Top Three Fastest Growing Jobs

Materials Sciences

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Mining Drill & Blast Operations

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Mining Resources & Energy

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Materials Sciences

Materials Scientists study properties and structures of a variety of different materials to discover applicable knowledge. The number of Chemical and Materials Engineers grew very strongly over the past 5 years and is expected to stay fairly stable over the next 5 years. There are likely to be around 2,000 job openings over this time as demand rises.


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Job openings created

Required Skills

Science
Systems Analysis
Complex Problem solving
Critical thinking
Judgment and decision making

Prospects

  • Location: Chemical and Materials Engineers work in many regions of Australia. Many work in Western Australia.
  • Full-time: Most work full-time (91.2%, much higher than the all jobs average of 68.4%) showing part-time work may be hard to find.
  • Hours: Full-time workers spend around 39.2 hours per week at work (compared to the all jobs average of 40.0 hours).

Mining- Drill and Blast

Drill and Blast mining utilises pyrotechnics, to break rock that is covering and surrounding valuable resources that can then be harvested.

  • Location

    Drillers, Miners and Shot Firers work in many regions of Australia. Many work in Western Australia or Queensland.

  • Full-time

    Most work full-time (98.1%, much higher than the all jobs average of 68.4%) showing part-time work may be hard to find.

  • Hours

    Full-time workers spend around 43.8 hours per week at work (compared to the all jobs average of 40.0 hours).

  • Age

    The average age is 40 years (compared to the all jobs average of 40 years).

Required Skills

Operation and control
Operation monitoring
Critical thinking
Monitoring
Active listening

Mining- Engineering and Maintenance

Mining engineers and maintainers will design and uphold safety regulations and continue to improve efficiency for mining structures.

The number of Mining Engineers grew moderately over the past 5 years and is expected to grow strongly over the next 5 yearsAustralian Government
Speaking
Reading comprehension
Judgment and decision making
Complex problem solving
Critical thinking

Geelong and Great Ocean Road


Top 3 Fastest Growing Jobs Areas

Healthcare & Medical

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Hospitality & Tourism

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HR & Recruitment

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Healthcare and Medical

Healthcare and medical professionals are skilled in improving or maintaining the health (mental and physical) of their patients. The industry spans a variety of jobs, all of which are extremely rewarding to those who work in it.

Prospects

  • Hours

    Full-time workers spend around 40.6 hours per week at work (compared to the all jobs average of 40.0 hours).

  • Location

    Health and Welfare Services Managers work in most regions of Australia.

  • Gender

    70.4% of workers are female (compared to the all jobs average of 46.7%).

  • Age

    The average age is 48 years (compared to the all jobs average of 40 years). Many workers are 45 years or older (66.2%).

  • Full-time

    Most work full-time (85.5%, much higher than the all jobs average of 68.4%).

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Required Abilities


Problem Sensitivity
Oral Expression
Written Expression
Oral Comprehension
Written Comprehension

Hospitality and Tourism

The Hospitality and Tourism industry is absolutely booming at the moment. Whilst the average pay is currently sitting at around 45 grand a year, that is expected to rise with the strong job growth. The industry includes anything from touring people around a winery, and serving drinks at a restaurant.

Prospects

  • Most work in Health Care and Social Assistance; Public Administration and Safety; and Professional, Scientific and Technical Services.
  • Full-time: Most work full-time (85.5%, much higher than the all jobs average of 68.4%).
  • Hours: Full-time workers spend around 40.6 hours per week at work (compared to the all jobs average of 40.0 hours).
  • Age: The average age is 48 years (compared to the all jobs average of 40 years). Many workers are 45 years or older (66.2%).
  • Gender: 70.4% of workers are female (compared to the all jobs average of 46.7%).
  • Unemployment: Unemployment was below average in 2017.

Required Knowledge


Personnel and Human Resources
Administration and Management
Clerical
Oral Commuication
Customer and Personal Service
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Human Resources & Recruitment


“The human resources and recruitment industry in Australia is experiencing a phase of steady growth, as employers invest in attracting and retaining top talent to their business against the backdrop of continued growth in job listings and a tightening labour market.”Seek

Prospects


  • Full-time

    Human Resource Managers work in most regions of Australia.

  • Hours

    Full-time workers spend around 39.9 hours per week at work (compared to the all jobs average of 40.0 hours).

  • Industries

    They work in many industries such as Public Administration and Safety; Administrative and Support Services; and Health Care and Social Assistance.

  • Location

    They work in many industries such as Public Administration and Safety; Administrative and Support Services; and Health Care and Social Assistance.

Knowledge Required


Personnel and Human Resources
Administration and Management
English Language
Oral Communication
Law and Government
Customer and Personal Service
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