💼 Facts checked October 2026
Jobs in Australia by occupation
Official facts for each job: shortage rating, job ads, skills assessment and visa lists.
Facts: Jobs and Skills Australia and Home Affairs, checked October 2026.
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✅ Facts checked: October 2026
- Registered Nurse jobsAbout 7,425 job ads a month (JSA) · Shortage (JSA)
- Doctor (GP) jobsAbout 5,805 job ads a month (JSA) · Shortage (JSA)
- Civil Engineer jobsAbout 2,363 job ads a month (JSA) · Shortage (JSA)
- Chef jobsAbout 3,011 job ads a month (JSA) · Regional shortage (JSA)
- Teacher jobsAbout 777 job ads a month (JSA) · Shortage (JSA)
- Accountant jobsAbout 3,266 job ads a month (JSA) · No shortage (JSA)
- Electrician jobsAbout 3,355 job ads a month (JSA) · Shortage (JSA)
- Carpenter jobsAbout 1,044 job ads a month (JSA) · Shortage (JSA)
- Plumber jobsAbout 1,480 job ads a month (JSA) · Shortage (JSA)
- Mechanic jobsAbout 3,427 job ads a month (JSA) · Shortage (JSA)
- Social Worker jobsAbout 1,229 job ads a month (JSA) · No shortage (JSA)
- Veterinarian jobsAbout 152 job ads a month (JSA) · Shortage (JSA)
- Scientist jobsAbout 196 job ads a month (JSA) · No shortage (JSA)
- Architect jobsAbout 451 job ads a month (JSA) · No shortage (JSA)
- Surveyor jobsAbout 406 job ads a month (JSA) · Shortage (JSA)
- Cartographer jobsAbout 406 job ads a month (JSA) · Shortage (JSA)
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