Skills Shortages
In mid 2009, Skills Victoria determined which industries and occupations were likely to experience skill shortages in the near future.
This list was compiled through industry consultation, economic forecasts and other information about economic drivers and their impact on skill demand and supply.
This list will be updated in late 2011.
Agrifood services industry
Agricultural professionals and skilled agricultural workers including:
- Agricultural scientists and advisors
- Farm managers and overseers
- Skilled Agricultural workers
Food processing workers particularly with higher level qualifications in the fields of:
- Food science
- Frontline management
- Lean production
Hospitality related food managers and tradespersons including:
- Chefs
- Bakers
- Pastry cooks
Building and construction industry
Building and engineering professionals and associate professionals including:
- Engineering and production managers
- Civil, electrical, mechanical and production engineers
- Civil, electrical, mechanical engineers associates
- Building and architectural associates
Construction tradespersons including:
- Roof slaters and tilers
- Floor finishers
- Carpenters
- Plumbers
- Gasfitters
- Roof plumbers
- Plasterers
- Painters
Electricity, gas and water industry
Electrical and electronics tradespersons including:
- General electricians
- Air-conditioning mechanics
- Electronic equipment tradespersons
Health and community services industry
Nursing and health professionals and associate professionals, carers and aids including:
- Nurse managers and educators
- Registered nurses, midwifes and mental health nurses
- Enrolled nurses and nursing assistants
- Dental technicians
- Occupational therapists
- Physiotherapists
- Ambulance officers
- Child care, aged care, personal care and special care workers
Social welfare professionals and associate professionals including:
- Welfare and community workers and counsellors
Transport and storage industry
Transport workers including:
- Transport managers, administrators and clerks; with high level logistics and supply chain management skills
- Road and rail transport drivers