Migration & study abroad are always tied tofinding a job.

Overseas applicants considering migration ask: is my occupation easy to find work in within Australia?

Parents of international students ask: will my child be able to find a job in Australia after graduating in this field?

Those thinking of switching majors ask: does that field of mine really pay better?

Today we share some official data from the Australian government for your reference.

Job and Skill Australia has listed the 50 occupations in greatest demand across the Australian labour market in 2023, together with their ANZSCO codes, current job numbers and projected future growth.

The reference figures for job numbers, future growth rate and weekly earnings are set out below:

For migration-focused students and workers who choose to live in Western Australia, the skills-shortage list released by the Australian labour market is a powerful reference indicator.Next, we will walk you through the key takeaways from the information above!

Accounting Occupations

Accounting currently has close to 200,000 practitioners in the Australian labour market, with very strong growth of over 9%, while auditing is growing by more than 20%!

Accounting still appears on the state-nominated occupation lists of many states. If you are currently studying an undergraduate or master’s degree in accounting in Australia, get in touch with me to plan your migration pathway in advance, manage your timeline efficiently and safeguard your journey to migration.

If you would like to study accounting, Western Australia is currently the most migration-friendly state for accounting majors. Below I will introduce a few very popular master’s programmes in accounting in Western Australia. If you are interested in undergraduate programmes, you can click the article we published earlier (World top-100 universities + high-paying fields of study + migration-friendly policies — Western Australia gives you it all! See what programmes you can choose from!)

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University of Western Australia (UWA): Master
of Professional Accounting

Duration: 2 years

Annual tuition: approx. AUD 45,500

English requirement: 6.5 (6)

Curtin University: Master of Professional Accounting

Duration: 2 years

Annual tuition: approx. AUD 33,410

English requirement: 6.5 (6)

Edith Cowan University (ECU): Master of Professional Accounting

Duration: 2 years

Annual tuition: approx. AUD 32,650

English requirement: 6.5 (6.0)

→ All of the above programmes can be paired with an English language course

Computing & IT Fields of Study

Demand for computing fields in the Australian labour market has surged this year — for example, the data-related and computer-network-related occupations listed in the table below are growing by 38.9% and 22.2% respectively!

Computing-related programmes such as IT and ICT courses are also extremely popular fields of study among Chinese international students. After graduating, whether you stay in Australia or return home to develop your career, the employment prospects are excellent. The 2023 Australian labour market survey of skills shortages across industries shows that demand for computing talent in Australia remains very strong.

If you are currently studying an undergraduate or master’s degree in IT or ICT in Australia, get in touch with me to plan your migration pathway in advance. We can not only help you apply for the Professional Year (PY), but you can also message me with your personal circumstances and we will analyse a migration pathway that suits you.

The most popular computing master’s programmes in Western Australia are set out below:

University of Western Australia (UWA): Master
of Information Technology (IT)

Duration: 2 years

Annual tuition: approx. AUD 43,800

English requirement: 6.5 (6)

Curtin University: Master of Commerce (Information Systems and Technology); Master of
Computing

Duration: 2 years

Annual tuition: approx. AUD 34,671

English requirement: 6 (6)

Edith Cowan University (ECU): Master of Management Information Systems

Duration: 2 years

Annual tuition: approx. AUD 33,700

English requirement: 6.5 (6.0)

→ All of the above programmes can be paired with an English language course

Fast-Growing, Migration-Friendly Occupations

The ten “up-and-coming” occupations growing by more than 10% that also appear on the migration occupation lists

For those looking to study Aged Care, Civil Engineering or other VET-related fields, you can find full details in our earlier official-account articles:

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High-Demand, Highly Employable Trade Occupations

Recommended Chef Programmes

Institution: Australian Professional Skills Institute (APS Institute)

International students currently in Australia can study commercial cookery on a student visa, accompanied by a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) issued by the Australian Professional Skills Institute.We strongly recommend that international students take this Western chef Commercial Cookery Package, in order to meet the requirement of studying for 2 years (96 weeks) in Australia with a CRICOS provider for a postgraduate visa application.

Below is our recommended two-year package for qualified chef credentials:

Course 1: Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Course duration: 12 months

Total course fee for a one-year visa: AUD 12,800

Course 2: Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery (with credit transferred from the Certificate III in Commercial Cookery)

Course duration: 6 months

Total course fee: AUD 6,400

→ Total visa duration for Courses 1 + 2 = 1.5 years

Course 3:Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management (Commercial Cookery Stream)

Diploma of Hospitality Management (with credit transferred from the Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery)

Course duration: 6 months

Total course fee: AUD 6,000

The total visa duration for Courses 1 + 2 + 3 is 2 years, and the total course fee for a two-year visa is AUD 25,200.

That brings us to the end of today’s standout occupations. Admittedly, whether you ultimately land the right job depends on many factors, but a healthy environment across the industry or occupation is the foundation of foundations — planning around occupations with strong trends and high demand is never a mistake!

Combine this with Western Australia’s overall study and migration policies, and the outcome will not be too bad!

If you would like detailed advice on study abroad / migration / combined study-and-migration planning based on your own circumstances, get in touch with me directly!

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