Top 10 High Income Skills of 2025 (Based on Real Data)
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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Required Skills
Prospects
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
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
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%).
Required Abilities
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
Required Knowledge
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
English Language
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Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs CHC43215
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Diploma of Emergency Health Care (VIC Only) HLT51020
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Certificate III in Fitness SIS30321
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Certificate IV in Fitness SIS40221
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Fast Track PT Course SIS40221
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Personal Trainer Course SIS30321,SIS40221
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Bachelor of Cyber Security (VIC, NSW, QLD and WA Only) CRS1401441
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Study Method In-class
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Certificate IV in Ageing Support (VIC Only) CHC43015
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Study Method Blended
Location Victoria
Job Outcomes Personal Care Worker +5
Certificate IV in Leisure and Health (VIC Only) CHC43415
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Study Method Blended
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Certificate III in Non-Emergency Patient Transport (VIC Only) HLT31120
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Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) (VIC Only) CPC50220
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Study Method Blended, In-class, Online
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Certificate IV in Mental Health CHC43315
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Study Method Blended, Online, Virtual
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Certificate IV in Youth Work CHC40421
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Study Method Blended, Online, Virtual
Location New South Wales +6
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Diploma of Community Services CHC52021
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Study Method Blended, Online, Virtual
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Diploma of Mental Health CHC53315
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Study Method Blended, Online, Virtual
Location New South Wales +6
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Diploma of Youth Work CHC50421
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Study Method Blended, Online, Virtual
Location New South Wales +6
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Graduate Certificate in Management
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Study Method Blended, Online, Virtual
Location Adelaide South Australia +4
Job Outcomes People Management +3
Graduate Diploma in Management
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Study Method Blended, Online, Virtual
Location Canberra ACT +6
Job Outcomes People Management +3
Certificate IV in Community Services CHC42021
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Location New South Wales +6
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Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services (VIC ONLY) CPC40920
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Study Method In-class
Location Victoria
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