Professional, Scientific and Technical Services is a large industry, with over 1 million workers. It covers a range of services like scientific research, architecture and engineering, computer system design, legal and accounting services, and advertising and market research. The workforce is highly skilled, where around 59% have a university qualification and 20% have a VET qualification. This reflects the ongoing strength in demand for the services of qualified and highly educated workers throughout the economy.
Over the last year, the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry has grown by 4.4% (52,800). The industry is projected to grow by 16.8% (206,600) over the 5 years to November 2026.
Some of the occupations likely to experience robust future growth and demand in the next 5 years to 2026 are:
- Management and Organisation Analysts (up by 32.2%)
- Software and Applications Programmers (up by 27.0%)
- Database and Systems Administrators and ICT Security (up by 38.9%)
As published by the National Skills Commission, the above jobs are expected to experience the most substantial employment increases. The National Skills Commission is the body that has responsibility for regularly reviewing the national skills needs of Australia, including the skilled occupation list for migration.
Management and Organisation Analysts
Management and Organisation Analysts is an ANZSCO Unit Group with two specific occupations. The National Skills Commission’s latest data projects that the number of workers is expected to grow very strongly and will likely reach 104,000 by 2026.
The occupations within this ANZSCO unit group are eligible for the skilled migration program. Management Consultant currently features on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL), while Organisation and Methods Analysts features on the Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL).
* Please note that from 1 July 2022, the application requirements for the Graduate Work stream will be streamlined by removing the need for graduates to nominate an occupation from the skills occupation list. Please see here for further details.
Software and Applications Programmers
Software and Applications Programmers is an ANZSCO Unit Group with 5 specific occupations. These occupations are Analyst Programmer, Developer Programmer, Software Engineer, Software Tester, and Software and Applications Programmers nec. Of the 5 occupations, 4 are featured on the MLTSSL, with 1 occupation featured on the STSOL. The same 4 occupations featured on the MLTSSL are also featured on the Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List (PMSOL), a list identifying occupations that fill critical skills needs to support Australia’s economic recovery from COVID-19. Developer Programmer and Software Engineer are 2 specific occupations that have been identified as not only future solid demand but occupations in national shortage. Given the expected growth projections for these occupations, it is anticipated to remain on the skilled occupation list for migration.
* Please note that from 1 July 2022, the application requirements for the Graduate Work stream will be streamlined by removing the need for graduates to nominate an occupation from the skills occupation list. Please see here for further details.
Database and Systems Administrators and ICT Security Specialists
Database and Systems Administrators and ICT Security Specialists is an ANZSCO Unit Group with 3 specific occupations. These occupations are Database Administrator, Systems Administrator, and ICT Security Specialists. The National Skills Commission’s latest data projects that the number of workers is expected to grow very strongly and will likely reach 104,000 workers by 2026.
Of the 3 occupations, 1 occupation is featured on the MLTSSL, with the other 2 occupations featured on the STSOL. The occupation of ICT Security Specialist features on both the MLTSSL and PMSOL.
* Please note that from 1 July 2022, the application requirements for the Graduate Work stream will be streamlined by removing the need for graduates to nominate an occupation from the skills occupation list. Please see here for further details.
Recently, a highly skilled individual in the field of ICT consulted with Migration AffairsTM to seek permanent skilled migration pathways to Australia. He was living oversea but working as a contractor with an Australian employer. Given his highly specialised skill set, he did not fit neatly into any occupation on the Department’s Skilled Occupation List. However, through our consultation with him, we were able to assess and determine that he was eligible for the Global Talent Visa Program.
The client was a highly skilled individual in the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry. Originally from a middle eastern country, he obtained a bachelor’s and master’s degree. He started his own profitable company addressing complex infrastructure and health issues by developing and patenting innovative ideas and concepts. A leading Belgium R&D institution headhunted him, where he began working on international-scale projects. While managing this work, he also worked as a contractor for a high-tech company in Australia.
We consulted with one of our independent global talent advisors, who confirmed our initial assessment. Migration AffairsTMlodged an Expression of Interest for this client, and he was invited to apply for the Global Talent Visa. Within a month, the client was granted Australian permanent residency!
The Global Talent Visa Program is often overlooked, especially when people already have employers in Australia. It is a pathway possible for those with highly specialised skills in one of the 10 Global Talent target sectors. To find out more on how Migration Affairs can assist you with your needs, contact us.
Reference: https://labourmarketinsights.gov.au/our-research/employment-projections/
