According to LinkedIn, the roles of English teacher, server, and sommelier are among the fastest-growing in Australia.
Cayla Dengate, a LinkedIn career expert, stated that in 2024, technology and engineering roles were highly sought after in Australia, with cyber security analyst, platform engineer, and integration engineer being the top positions.
The shift towards hospitality, travel, and education in 2025 reflects broader economic and societal trends, including the recovery from the pandemic and the increasing importance of soft skills and continuous learning, according to Dengate.
The demand for English language skills is increasing in Australia, which has led to the fastest-growing role for English teachers, according to Dengate.
The "Jobs on the Rise" report by LinkedIn for 2025 highlights the top-growing job titles in Australia over the past three years, based on an analysis of over 2 million jobs started by LinkedIn members from January 2022 to July 2024.
These are the 15 fastest-growing roles in Australia, according to LinkedIn.
1. English teacher
Most common skills: teaching English as a second language, classroom management, and curriculum development.
Top location hiring: Greater Melbourne Area
Median years of prior experience: 3.7
2. Server
Most common skills: customer service, food and beverage operations and time management
Top location hiring: Greater Sydney Area
Median years of prior experience: 1.8
3. Travel specialist
Most common skills: business travel, tourism, event management
Top location hiring: Greater Brisbane Area
Median years of prior experience: 4
4. Sommelier
Most common skills: wine education, food and beverage operations and restaurant management
Top location hiring: Greater Sydney Area
Median years of prior experience: 4.5
5. Electrical design engineer
Most common skills: power distribution, AutoCAD and electrical wiring
Top location hiring: Greater Brisbane Area
Median years of prior experience: 3.4
6. Cost controller
Most common skills: project control, forecasting and contract management
Top location hiring: Greater Perth Area
Median years of prior experience: 5.8
7. Fundraising manager
Most common skills: philanthropy, event management and community engagement
Top location hiring: Greater Sydney Area
Median years of prior experience: 5.9
8. Health director
Most common skills: public policy, stakeholder engagement and change management
Top location hiring: Greater Melbourne Area
Median years of prior experience: 6.6
9. Quality coordinator
Most common skills: quality assurance, internal audits, continuous improvement
Top location hiring: Greater Perth Area
Median years of prior experience: 4.2
10. Aircraft maintenance engineer
Most common skills: airworthiness, line maintenance, flight safety
Top location hiring: Greater Brisbane Area
Median years of prior experience: 5.8
11. Audio visual technician
Most common skills: live events, audio engineering and stage lighting
Top location hiring: Greater Sydney Area
Median years of prior experience: 3.3
12. Mechanic
Most common skills: maintenance and repair, heavy equipment and hydraulics
Top location hiring: Greater Perth Area
Median years of prior experience: 3.6
13. Employee relations specialist
The most common skills in HR include HR policies, labor and employment law, and performance management.
Top location hiring: Greater Sydney Area
Median years of prior experience: 5.9
14. Development engineer
Most common skills: civil engineering, development assessments and local government
Top location hiring: Greater Melbourne Area
Median years of prior experience: 4
15. Pilot
Most common skills: commercial aviation, flight safety and flight planning
Top location hiring: Greater Melbourne Area
Median years of prior experience: 3.8
Staying up to date
Dengate suggests that professionals can secure their careers by consistently enhancing their abilities and adjusting to the evolving work environment.
The importance of soft skills, including communication, empathy, and adaptability, is on the rise in the job market due to AI's impact on the workforce.
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