A new report predicts a significant shift in the job market over the next five years, with one in five careers expected to look very different. The report highlights the growing demand for jobs in the 'care economy' and technology sectors, while predicting a decline in traditional clerical and secretarial roles.
One in five careers will look very different in five years as the country battles major social, economic and technological changes, according to the Australian Industry Group.The report found the next half-decade will bring a net creation of 78 million jobs. Nurses will be among the most in-demand jobs by 2030, the report found. As we inch towards a new decade, it's predicted there will be a huge shift in what skills are highly-valued – and with it, many careers may become redundant.
The report found that, between 2025 and 2030, there will be a net growth of 7 per cent in total employment in Australia. Jobs which may see the most growth will include frontline roles such as farmworkers, delivery drivers, construction workers, salespersons, and food processing workers. Those employed in the 'care economy' will also see a boom in demand, such as aged care workers, social workers, nurses and school teachers. The report predicts clerical and secretarial workers will have the largest decline in numbers. The report noted that delivery drivers will see a boom in demand for their skills. Workers can expect to see 39 per cent of their existing skill sets transformed or become outdated in the next five years. Around 85 per cent of employers will prioritise upskilling their workforce during this period, the report noted. As for employers, the most highly sought-after skill in the workforce is set to be analytical thinkin
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