Job Sectors That Will Contribute To Increase In Employment in 2014

The Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR), has released new figures for the expected increase in employment over the next 3-4 years. These figures indicate a 7.1% growth across various job sectors across Australia.

The major sectors that will contribute to this increase in employment include construction, healthcare and retail trade. The construction industry is expected to boost employment by nearly 10.1%.

Accountants and financial consultants will also be in high demand. The demand for accountants is already strong and steady, and employment is expected to increase by around 12.7% in the next 3-4 years, according to the DEEWR.

Some of the other areas that are expected to experience an increase in employment include education, programmers, website content writers, business bankers, digital marketing managers, tourism and hospitality, mobile developers and 3D printers.

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