Australia's fastest growing jobs

The final year of the decade delivered mixed results for the job market. While there was an overall job ad decline of 7.3% year-on-year, many industries recorded solid growth on SEEK. Which sectors led the way in 2019 and where did we see the greatest falls?

Top 3 performers

The Community Service & Development sector came out in front with 8.7% year-on-year growth. NAB Economist Kaixin Owyong says this is due to momentum in the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).

“There is significant spending across the industry due to the NDIS, and this is creating demand for talent,” she says.

The Healthcare & Medical industry was in second place with year-on-year growth of 7.8%. “The increase is largely due to greater demands of the growing and aging population,” says Owyong.

The Mining, Resources & Energy industry came in third place with a 4.5% increase in opportunities on SEEK compared to 2018. “The growth in job ads is in line with the upturn in the mining industry,” says Owyong.

Where was the biggest decline?

The Design & Architecture industry recorded the greatest decline for 2019 with 23.2% fewer job ads year-on-year. This was followed by Construction, which saw a 17.5% decline.

“The slowdown in the housing market last year had an impact on both architecture and construction,” says Owyong. “The good news for these industries is that the market is almost back to its peak.”

Advertising, Arts & Media recorded a decline of 17.2% year-on-year. Owyong says the industry felt the impact of weaker consumer spending in 2019, which contributed to its slip in job ads.

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