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8th Jul 2010, 10:03
From the perthnow website and dtwd.wa.gov.au
ARCHITECTS, panelbeaters, midwives, drug counsellors and shearers are just a handful of jobs that are in high demand in WA, according to the state's first comprehensive priority occupation list.
The list rates each job in the state as either top priority, high priority or priority, with each job assessed by estimated demand, skill level required and the potential for employment growth in the future.
For example a job categorised as a top priority, for example pilots, have very large levels of employment, high forecast growth and evident wage pressures, high levels of skill and longer education or training lead times.
The State Priority Occupation List is the first comprehensive list to be produced in WA and will be updated annually. The Federal Government also produces a priority occupation list, which was recently released.
Training and Workforce Development Minister Peter Collier said the list would be a valuable tool in ensuring WA could attract and retain a skilled workforce.
“The State priority occupation list identifies jobs that are currently in strong demand in WA,”
Mr Collier said.
“The list will be used for many purposes and inform decisions relating to the prioritisation of funding for training and the WA workforce development plan.
“Occupations have been assessed by estimated demand, skill level required and the potential for employment growth into the future.”
In addition to the priority occupation list, the Department of Training and Workforce Development will collate a State Migration Plan, which will include a Skilled Migration Occupation list that identifies occupations recommended for generation migration into WA.
Which jobs are top priority?
Managers
Chief information officer, child care centre manager, engineering manager, ICT project manager, nursing clinical director, mine production manager, supply and distribution manager, transport company manager
Professionals
Accountant (general), external auditor, aeroplane pilot, architect, chemical engineer, chemist, flying instructor, helicopter pilot, metallurgist, veterinarian, chiropractor, midwife, registered nurse, physiotherapist, drug and alcohol counsellor, social worker.
Technicians and trades workers
Civil engineering draftsperson, chemistry technician, electronic engineering technician, maintenance planner, mine deputy, automotive technician, fitter and turner, locksmith, panelbeater, vehicle painter, carpenter, roof plumber, baker, chef, cook, shearer.
Community and personal service workers
Ambulance officers, dental technician, teachers aide, police officer, prison officer.
ARCHITECTS, panelbeaters, midwives, drug counsellors and shearers are just a handful of jobs that are in high demand in WA, according to the state's first comprehensive priority occupation list.
The list rates each job in the state as either top priority, high priority or priority, with each job assessed by estimated demand, skill level required and the potential for employment growth in the future.
For example a job categorised as a top priority, for example pilots, have very large levels of employment, high forecast growth and evident wage pressures, high levels of skill and longer education or training lead times.
The State Priority Occupation List is the first comprehensive list to be produced in WA and will be updated annually. The Federal Government also produces a priority occupation list, which was recently released.
Training and Workforce Development Minister Peter Collier said the list would be a valuable tool in ensuring WA could attract and retain a skilled workforce.
“The State priority occupation list identifies jobs that are currently in strong demand in WA,”
Mr Collier said.
“The list will be used for many purposes and inform decisions relating to the prioritisation of funding for training and the WA workforce development plan.
“Occupations have been assessed by estimated demand, skill level required and the potential for employment growth into the future.”
In addition to the priority occupation list, the Department of Training and Workforce Development will collate a State Migration Plan, which will include a Skilled Migration Occupation list that identifies occupations recommended for generation migration into WA.
Which jobs are top priority?
Managers
Chief information officer, child care centre manager, engineering manager, ICT project manager, nursing clinical director, mine production manager, supply and distribution manager, transport company manager
Professionals
Accountant (general), external auditor, aeroplane pilot, architect, chemical engineer, chemist, flying instructor, helicopter pilot, metallurgist, veterinarian, chiropractor, midwife, registered nurse, physiotherapist, drug and alcohol counsellor, social worker.
Technicians and trades workers
Civil engineering draftsperson, chemistry technician, electronic engineering technician, maintenance planner, mine deputy, automotive technician, fitter and turner, locksmith, panelbeater, vehicle painter, carpenter, roof plumber, baker, chef, cook, shearer.
Community and personal service workers
Ambulance officers, dental technician, teachers aide, police officer, prison officer.