Career Pathfinder
Skills shortages + AI Exposure
- See in-demand occupations across Australia
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- Compare training duration and average income
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Personal Carers support elderly and vulnerable individuals with daily tasks, providing companionship and liaising with families and healthcare professionals.
Average yearly income
$62,400
AI Exposure
Low

A Security Guard ensures the safety of people and property by monitoring areas, managing crowds, patrolling, and responding to incidents.
Average yearly income
$62,400
AI Exposure
Low

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

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
High

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
High

A Trainer and Assessor develops and delivers training programs, identifies training needs, prepares materials, and adapts to various learning styles.
Average yearly income
$93,600
AI Exposure
High

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
High

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
Medium

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

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

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

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

An Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) provides urgent care, assesses patients, and stabilises them before transport to medical facilities.
Average yearly income
$83,200
AI Exposure
Medium

A Housekeeper is responsible for cleaning and maintaining guest rooms in hotels, ensuring high standards of service and attention to detail.
Average yearly income
$65,000
AI Exposure
Low

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
High

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

Occupational Health Nurses provide workplace health care and safety management, ensuring worker wellbeing and compliance with safety regulations.
Training duration
6 months
Average yearly income
$85,800
AI Exposure
Medium

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

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

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

Recruitment Consultants help organisations hire staff by advertising vacancies, screening applications, conducting interviews, and arranging tests.
Training duration
8 months
Average yearly income
$79,976
AI Exposure
High

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

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

A Private Investigator gathers evidence, conducts surveillance, locates individuals, and interviews others, working irregular hours to meet client needs.
Average yearly income
$79,872
AI Exposure
Low

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

* 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.