The top five industry sectors that will provide future growth in Australia are:
- Manufacturing
- Health and Community Services (Social Assistance, Medical Care and Residential Care)
- Food (Agriculture and Food Processing)
- Technology (Professional, Scientific, Technical Services)
- Construction
Find out more about each of them, the job outlooks and links to training options below.
Manufacturing
In Melbourne’s south-east, the manufacturing industry is a key part of the economy generating 45 per cent of jobs. Our manufacturing businesses transform a range of materials into new products. It covers the manufacturing of food and beverages, petroleum and coal, polymer products, paper, machinery, metals, furniture, clothes, textiles, pharmaceuticals, planes and boats.
For a range of manufacturing industry jobs, the pay scales, future growth potential and skill leaves visit the Manufacturing section of the Job Outlook website. View the course options for this industry on the myskills website.
Health and Community Services (Social Assistance, Medical Care and Residential Care)
The growing and ageing population in Melbourne's south-east will continue to generate strong demand for health services – new hospitals and clinics, health-related technology and patient care. This sector delivers a range of medical, residential and social assistance services. Jobs range from child care, aged care, primary care, mental health and disability services.
For a range of Health and Community Services industry jobs, the pay scales, future growth potential and skills visit the Healthcare section of the Job Outlook website. View the course options for this industry on the myskills website.
Food Industry (Agriculture and Food Processing)
Agriculture and food processing touches everyone. Plant operators, process workers, gardeners, farmers, butchers and bakers all work to manage our natural resources and produce the food and beverages we consume every day. New technologies are being introduced to improve productivity, including GPS-guided tractors, computerised irrigation systems, unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) and food packaging innovations.
For a range of Food industry jobs, the pay scales, future growth potential and skill leaves visit the Agriculture section of the Job Outlook website and Manufacturing section of the Job Outlook website. View the course options for this industry on the myskills website.
Technology (Professional, Scientific, Technical Services)
Technology covers a range of activities like legal and accounting services, veterinary services, laboratory technology, information technology, virtual technology, telecommunications technology and computer system design. Many of these services support other industry sectors. Demand for Information and Communications Technology workers will continue to grow with the workforce being highly skilled. Most jobs are full-time and are located in capital cities. There are fewer young workers in this industry because of the extra education required.
For a range of Technology industry jobs, the pay scales, future growth potential and skill leaves visit the Technology section of the Job Outlook website. View the course options for this industry on the myskills website.
Construction
Trades workers are vital to construction with apprenticeships and traineeships the main entry pathway. Jobs in Construction can be physically demanding like bricklaying and concreting meaning that many people leave the industry when they are older. This opens opportunities for young people and the training and experience can lead to management jobs.
For a range of Construction industry jobs, the pay scales, future growth potential and skill leaves visit the Construction section of the Job Outlook website. View the course options for this industry on the myskills website.
