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Many growing occupations usually require VET qualifications
The fastest growing industries in Victoria over 2024-27 (health care and social assistance and construction) usually require VET qualifications for occupations in demand including ageing and ...
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The unemployment rate in Victoria remains low
Snapshot of the State of the Victorian Labour Market Report 2024 Labour market conditions in Victoria remain positive ...
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Participation in the Victorian workforce is at a record high
The share of Victorians either working or looking for work (the labour participation rate) is at a record high of 67.9 per cent, and is well above the 2010-19 average. The strong labour market, with 3 ...
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Around 162,900 new workers are expected in construction over the next 10 years
The most in-demand occupations in construction include construction managers, carpenters and joiners, electricians, and plumbers. These occupations are essential to deliver Victoria’s Housing ...
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The job vacancy rate has eased
Snapshot of the State of the Victorian Labour Market Report 2024 Labour market conditions in Victoria remain positive ...
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Employability skills are in high demand and are growing in importance
Job advertisements are an indicator of the demand for workers and can also show the skills employers are seeking. Employability skills such as communication; initiative and leadership; and personal ...
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Care economy occupations are, and will remain, in high demand
Around 13,200 ageing and disability carers and 11,300 registered nurses are expected to enter the workforce over the next three years. Construction-related occupations are also among the most ...
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Snapshot of the State of the Victorian Labour Market Report 2024
The unemployment rate remains low, and the share of people either working or looking for work is at a record high. The job vacancy rate has eased, and employability skills are in high demand. The ...
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Around 392,000 new workers are expected to enter the workforce by 2027, and 1,421,000 by 2034
Snapshot of the State of the Victorian Labour Market Report 2024 Labour market conditions in Victoria remain positive ...
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Care economy occupations are also in high demand across regional Victoria
Snapshot of the State of the Victorian Labour Market Report 2024 Labour market conditions in Victoria remain positive ...
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The share of Victorians working part time has increased
While a record 2.6 million Victorians are working full time in June 2024, almost all employment growth since early 2023 has been in part-time jobs. The rise in part-time employment indicates a fall in ...
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About 85 per cent of new workers are expected to gain employment in occupations usually requiring post-secondary qualifications
Around 180,000 new workers over the next three years are expected in occupations usually requiring a VET qualification. This is followed by around 163,000 new workers expected in occupations generally ...