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Skills shortages + AI Exposure

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Personal Carers support elderly and vulnerable individuals with daily tasks, providing companionship and liaising with families and healthcare professionals.

Training duration

8 weeks

Average yearly income

$62,400

AI Exposure

Low More information

A Security Guard ensures the safety of people and property by monitoring areas, managing crowds, patrolling, and responding to incidents.

Training duration

Unknown

Average yearly income

$62,400

AI Exposure

Low More information

A Pathology Collector collects and labels bodily specimens from patients, ensuring accurate paperwork and specimen handling for lab testing.

Training duration

4 months

Average yearly income

$72,020

AI Exposure

Low More information

A Mental Health Worker supports individuals with mental health issues by building rapport, maintaining case notes, and developing treatment plans.

Training duration

6 months

Average yearly income

$78,000

AI Exposure

Medium More information

A Youth Worker supports young people facing challenges like homelessness or family violence, provides guidance, runs group programs, and refers clients to other services

Training duration

4 months

Average yearly income

$65,000

AI Exposure

Medium More information

A Trainer and Assessor develops and delivers training programs, identifies training needs, prepares materials, and adapts to various learning styles.

Training duration

2 weeks

Average yearly income

$93,600

AI Exposure

Medium More information

Shortage in

  • NSW
  • VIC
  • QLD
  • WA
  • SA
  • TAS
  • ACT
  • NT

Construction Supervisors oversee projects, ensuring progress and safety, while organising materials and workers, requiring strong leadership skills.

Training duration

10 months

Average yearly income

$93,600

AI Exposure

Low More information

A Plant Operator maintains equipment in power, chemical, or oil plants, monitoring operations and testing samples to ensure proper functionality.

Training duration

6 months

Average yearly income

$80,600

AI Exposure

Low More information

A Lifestyle Coordinator plans and organises activities and events for residents in care facilities, focusing on their physical, social, and emotional needs.

Training duration

12 months

Average yearly income

$70,200

AI Exposure

Low More information

Volunteer Coordinators are essential for social welfare programs, responsible for attracting, training, and managing volunteers to support various community services.

Training duration

6 months

Average yearly income

$83,200

AI Exposure

High More information

An Alcohol and Drug Tester conducts workplace substance tests. Strong communication, attention to detail, and adherence to procedures are essential.

Training duration

3 months

Average yearly income

$78,520

AI Exposure

Medium More information

Outreach Workers raise awareness, educate on community issues, and build relationships with organisations to address challenges collaboratively.

Training duration

4 months

Average yearly income

$67,600

AI Exposure

Medium More information

An Apprentice Carpenter builds, renovates, and repairs timber products under guidance, needing teamwork, safety focus, and attention to detailed plans.

Training duration

6 months

Average yearly income

$54,600

AI Exposure

Low More information

Shortage in

  • NSW
  • VIC
  • QLD
  • WA
  • SA
  • TAS
  • ACT
  • NT

An Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) provides urgent care, assesses patients, and stabilises them before transport to medical facilities.

Training duration

4 weeks

Average yearly income

$83,200

AI Exposure

Medium More information

A Patient Transport Officer safely transfers non-emergency patients between locations, requiring communication skills, physical fitness, and procedural accuracy.

Training duration

6 months

Average yearly income

$59,020

AI Exposure

Low More information

Shortage in

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  • VIC
  • QLD
  • WA
  • SA
  • TAS
  • ACT
  • NT

A Housekeeper is responsible for cleaning and maintaining guest rooms in hotels, ensuring high standards of service and attention to detail.

Training duration

6 weeks

Average yearly income

$65,000

AI Exposure

Low More information

Occupational Health Nurses provide workplace health care and safety management, ensuring worker wellbeing and compliance with safety regulations.

Training duration

12 months

Average yearly income

$85,800

AI Exposure

Medium More information

A Marriage Celebrant officiates weddings and ceremonies, coordinating details with clients while ensuring all legal paperwork is completed.

Training duration

3 months

Average yearly income

$98,800

AI Exposure

High More information

An Enrolled Nurse provides patient care, administers medications, monitors vitals, and supports daily needs, working in hospitals, healthcare, or residential settings.

Training duration

18 months

Average yearly income

$71,656

AI Exposure

Low More information

A Pharmacy Technician supports pharmacists by filling prescriptions, preparing medications, managing stock levels, and ensuring proper labelling.

Training duration

4 months

Average yearly income

$78,000

AI Exposure

Medium More information

Recruitment Consultants help organisations hire staff by advertising vacancies, screening applications, conducting interviews, and arranging tests.

Training duration

6 months

Average yearly income

$79,976

AI Exposure

High More information

Substance Abuse Counsellors treat addiction patients, developing support plans tailored to individual needs and circumstances while collaborating with their support networks.

Training duration

9 months

Average yearly income

$83,200

AI Exposure

High More information

Diversional Therapy Assistants support leisure programs, enhancing the social and emotional wellbeing of isolated or vulnerable individuals.

Training duration

6 months

Average yearly income

$52,936

AI Exposure

Low More information

A Private Investigator gathers evidence, conducts surveillance, locates individuals, and interviews others, working irregular hours to meet client needs.

Training duration

2 weeks

Average yearly income

$79,872

AI Exposure

Medium More information

A Medical Imaging Assistant operates imaging equipment, performs scans, ensures image quality, and requires strong technical skills and attention to detail.

Training duration

12 weeks

Average yearly income

$65,000

AI Exposure

High More information

* Career Pathfinder combines the Occupation Shortage List (Jobs and Skills Australia, 2024) with the AI Occupational Exposure (AIOE) Index (Felten, Raj & Seamans, 2021) to show how AI may impact roles, providing a research-backed view of future workforce opportunities.

Skills Shortages

The Australian government has identified these roles as in-demand, based on employer demand. Choosing a job in a shortage area can lead to:

More job vacancies

Higher wages

Career advancement, with the right skills

AI Exposure

AI Exposure shows how likely a job will be affected by automation or artificial intelligence.

High AI exposure: Jobs that could change noticeably or be replaced by technology.

Low AI exposure: Jobs that are less likely to face major changes from technology.

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