Top 20 Most In-Demand Jobs for Skilled Professionals Australia in 2024

1. Registered Nurses - Nursing jobs are a mix of lab work and taking care of a patient’s health. 
2. Secondary School Teachers - In this job, teachers help students prepare the lesson plans and educate them. 
3. Software Programmers - They develop, design and test software applications. 
4. Electricians - A skilled electrician should be able to maintain, install and repair electrical systems. 
5. Construction Managers - They have to prepare for the construction sites and manage accordingly. 
6. Carpenters - Carpenters have to construct, install and repair residential, commercial and industrial structures. 
7. Managerial Consultants - The main goal of such consultants is to maximize business performance and improve revenue. 
8. Chefs - A chef should be an expert in culinary skills and should be able to prepare high-quality dishes. 
9. Physiotherapists -  They work with patients suffering from neurological and respiratory problems. 
10. Environmental Scientists - They are concerned with the environmental issues and want to work towards the welfare of the environment.
11. Psychologists - They deal with a person's cognitive and emotional well-being. Mental health is an increasing concern in the world and hence the demand for psychologists has risen. 
12. Architects - An architect is a person who transforms a building into reality. They will ensure that the buildings constructed are fully safe. 
13. Sport Coaches - They organize and plan individuals and teams for sport activities. 
14. Lecturers - They would have to teach the university students and plan their academic year. 
15. Cabinet Makers - They are responsible for making, building and repairing furniture. 
16. Company Secretary - They play a crucial part in business management and streamlining workflow procedures. 
17. Accountants - They are responsible for taking care of financial decisions. 
18. Solicitors - They provide advice and assistance to the individuals on legal issues and business conflicts.  
19. Artistic Directors - Artistic Directors have to hire talented people and direct them for the movies and television. People who are artistic in their fields can opt for such careers. 
20. Social Workers - The demand for social workers is high and must be concerned with social justice.

Pathways for Skilled Migration in Australia 

• Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190) - The potential immigrants can apply for this visa if they have a job offer. 
• Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass189) - This visa invites skilled professionals who wish to live and work in Australia without the sponsorship of family members or employers. 

• Age - Applicants between the ages of 18 and 45 are eligible to apply for Australian PR. 
• Language Proficiency - The candidate must be able to prove their English language skills through exams like PTE or IELTS. 
• Health Status - The candidate must be in good health. The person would have to submit the medical reports as well. 
• Education - Higher the education qualification, higher the score. Candidates having a Bachelor’s or Master’s or PhD degree are most preferred. 
• Work Experience - Candidates with more years of experience are given more points.