Skill Shortage List Queensland 2017
This list shows occupations which were assessed in 2017 by the Department of Jobs and Small Business specifically for Queensland, for which shortages or some recruitment difficulty is evident. Additional occupations were assessed for Australia as a whole (state-level information is not available). A listing of ratings from this research is available on page four.
These lists are summary in nature and should be viewed in the context of the more detailed analysis available in the occupational reports which are published on the Department’s website.
Ratings of shortage reflect employers’ recruitment experience for workers with around three years or more experience in the relevant occupation. Shortages may exist in occupations which have relatively high rates of unemployment. A rating of shortage does not mean that an individual will necessarily gain employment in that occupation.
The lack of a rating for an occupation does not necessarily imply ‘no shortage’ as the occupation may not have been assessed. Reports for occupations assessed for Queensland are published at state and territory skill shortage information. For the complete set of occupational reports, see skill shortage information by occupation.
Labour markets can change quickly and vary by location. The assessments made here reflect the labour market at the date shown.
This list has no status for migration.
Details about the methodology used in this research are available at jobs.gov.au/skill-shortages.
| PROFESSIONALS | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Occupation Group | ANZSCO | Occupation | QLD Rating | Quarter Assessed | Comment |
| Business, Human Resource and Marketing Professionals | 2211 | Accountants | R-D | April | Some employers in regional locations find it difficult to fill their vacancies. Most attract qualified applicants but the applicants’ experience is often not appropriate to the advertised role. For example, employers suggest that accountants with experience in the business sector are not a good fit for positions in specialist accounting practices. |
| Design, Engineering, Science and Transport Professionals | 2321-11 | Architect | S | April | |
| Design, Engineering, Science and Transport Professionals | 2322-12 | Surveyor | M | April | |
| Design, Engineering, Science and Transport Professionals | 2332-11,12,14,15 | Civil Engineering Professionals | D | April | The recruitment difficulty is for structural engineers and for some senior positions requiring 10 years or more experience, including experience in specific industry sectors. |
| Education Professionals | 2415 | Special Education Teachers | R | April | |
| Health Professionals | 2512-11 | Medical Diagnostic Radiographer | R | June | |
| Health Professionals | 2512-14 | Sonographer | S | June | |
| Health Professionals | 2514-11 | Optometrist | S | June | |
| Health Professionals | 2515-11,13 | Hospital and Retail Pharmacist | R | June | |
| Health Professionals | 2524-11 | Occupational Therapist | R-D | June | The recruitment difficulty is for occupational therapists who have aged care experience (or a demonstrated interest in aged care) for positions in regional areas. |
| Health Professionals | 2525-11 | Physiotherapist | R | June | |
| Health Professionals | 2541-11 | Midwife | R | June | |
| TECHNICIANS AND TRADES WORKERS | |||||
| Occupation Group | ANZSCO | Occupation | QLD Rating | Quarter Assessed | Comment |
| Automotive and Engineering Trades Workers | 3212-11,12,13 | Motor Mechanics | S | December | |
| Automotive and Engineering Trades Workers | 3222-11 | Sheetmetal Trades Worker | S | December | |
| Automotive and Engineering Trades Workers | 3232-11,12,13 | Fitter | S | December | |
| Automotive and Engineering Trades Workers | 3241-11 | Panelbeater | S | December | |
| Automotive and Engineering Trades Workers | 3243-11 | Vehicle Painter | R | December | |
| Construction Trades Workers | 3312 | Carpenters and Joiners | D | September | The recruitment difficulty is for joiners, while carpenter vacancies fill with ease. |
| Construction Trades Workers | 3322-11 | Painting Trades Worker | S | September | |
| Construction Trades Workers | 3341 | Plumbers | M | September | |
| Construction Trades Workers | 3941-11 | Cabinetmaker | S | September | |
| Electrotechnology and Telecommunications Trades Workers | 3411-11 | Electrician (General) | D | September | The recruitment difficulty is for electricians with Clean Energy Council (CEC) accreditation and licencing. |
| Electrotechnology and Telecommunications Trades Workers | 3421-11 | Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic | S | September | |
| Food Trades Workers | 3511-11 | Baker | S | December | |
| Food Trades Workers | 3513-11 | Chef | R | December | Shortages of qualified chefs are evident across regional Queensland. Regional employers are unable to attract qualified and suitable applicants. |
| Occupations assessed at the national level | |||||
| The following occupations were assessed in 2017 at the national level only. Separate ratings are not available for Queensland. | |||||
| PROFESSIONALS | |||||
| Occupation Group | ANZSCO | Occupation | National Rating | Quarter Assessed | Comment |
| Design, Engineering, Science and Transport Professionals | 2347-11 | Veterinarian | S | April | |
| Health Professionals | 2527-11 | Audiologist | S | June | |
| Legal, Social and Welfare Professionals | 2713-11 | Solicitor | D | April | The recruitment difficulty is for solicitors with five or more years of experience. |
| TECHNICIANS AND TRADES WORKERS | |||||
| Occupation Group | ANZSCO | Occupation | National Rating | Quarter Assessed | Comment |
| Engineering, ICT and Science Technicians | 3121-14 | Construction Estimator | S | April | A shortage of experienced construction estimators is evident across most sectors of the industry. Employers in New South Wales and Victoria, and those seeking estimators with at least five years of experience, have the least success in filling vacancies. |
| Automotive and Engineering Trades Workers | 3211-11 | Automotive Electrician | S | December | |
| Automotive and Engineering Trades Workers | 3231 | Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics)/(Mechanical) | S | December | |
| Automotive and Engineering Trades Workers | 3233-13 | Locksmith | S | December | |
| Construction Trades Workers | 3311-12 | Stonemason | S | September | |
| Construction Trades Workers | 3331-11 | Glazier | S | September | |
| Construction Trades Workers | 3333-11 | Roof Tiler | S | September | |
| Construction Trades Workers | 3334-11 | Wall and Floor Tiler | S | September | |
| Electrotechnology and Telecommunications Trades Workers | 3424 | Telecommunications Trades Workers | S | December | |
| Food Trades Workers | 3511-12 | Pastrycook | S | December | |
| Food Trades Workers | 3512 | Butchers and Smallgoods Maker | S | December | |
| Skilled Animal and Horticultural Workers | 3622-12 | Arborist | S | September | |
| Hairdressers | 3911-11 | Hairdresser | S | September | Shortages are evident for trade qualified and experienced hairdressers. Employers generally consider those who hold fast-tracked hairdressing qualifications to be unsuitable. |