Many students and professionals continue to eye Australia as a place where they can settle and thrive. There are many amazing universities that offer undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in the country. At the same time, work opportunities for various professions are also abundant in the Oz.

As a matter of fact, according to the Global Livability Index of 2019, 3 Australian cities are among the best in the world. Melbourne ranks at #2 with a livability rate of 98.4. The city is followed immediately by Sydney with a score of 98.1. Adelaide nabs the Top 10 spot with a livability rate of 96.6. It’s no wonder why you would want to develop your career as a permanent resident in Australia!

To help you out, Bedssi has listed (in alphabetical order) the most sought after careers in Australia, as of 2019:

Agriculture and poultry farming

• Dairy cattle farmer
• Flower grower
• Mixed crop farmer
• Pig farmer
• Poultry farmer
• Sugar cane grower

Building and construction

• Building and surveying technicians
• Construction estimator
• Construction project manager
• Project Builder

Education

• Early Childhood (or Pre-primary School) teacher
• Middle school teacher
• Primary teacher
• Private tutor or teacher

Engineering

• Aeronautical Engineer
• Agricultural Engineer
• Biomedical Engineer
• Building and Engineering Technician
• Chemical Engineer
• Civil Engineer

Healthcare

• Dietitian
• Occupational therapist
• Optometrist
• Pediatrician

Hospitality

• Accommodation and Hospitality Managers
• Chef
• Cook
• Pastry cook
• Winemaker

Information technology

• ICT Customer Support Officer
• ICT Security Specialist
• Software and applications programmers
• Software Engineer
• Telecommunications Network Planner

We wish to emphasize that finishing any of these courses does not guarantee permanent residency in Australia. This list is merely provided by the Department of Home Affairs in Australia to help you with your decision.

So, yes, your chances do increase when you consider which jobs will be on demand in the near future. However, let this list serve only as a guide and do not let it dictate which career you take. After all, we still need industry movers and shakers to create new desirable careers, whose paths that diverge from the norm.

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