The report uses online job advertisement data and other sources to identify 37 emerging roles in the Australian labour market, across four areas: net zero, health, care and medical, data and technologies and science and engineering. The report provides a detailed analysis of the skills required for these roles and their projected growth in the coming years.

These roles are distinct from existing occupations, often requiring new or specialised skills and reflecting changes in technology, industry practices, and societal needs. 

The report also examines the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the labour market, finding that while the overall demand for AI skills has remained relatively modest, specific occupations are experiencing rapid growth in AI-related job advertisements. 

The report concludes by emphasising the importance of understanding emerging roles and their skill requirements to shape education and training systems to meet future workforce needs.

Findings

• Net zero: 9 new roles, highest growth in the role of electric vehicle technician, with 1,700 postings.
• Health, care and medical: 13 new roles, highest growth in the role of community mental health worker, with 5,200 postings. 
• Data and technologies (including AI): 10 new roles, highest growth in the role of cloud developer, with 9,000 postings. 
• Science and engineering: 5 new roles, highest growth in the role of reliability engineer, with 2,000 postings.