Key roundup

2025 Aussie Skill Shortage Highlights

October brought a fresh update from Australia’s government—revealing where the biggest opportunities are for US professionals looking to make the leap Down Under!

Big picture:
Almost 1 in 3 jobs in Australia still struggle to find enough skilled talent, especially outside the major cities.

That’s great news tho if you’re in health care, construction trades, engineering, or IT/cybersecurity—these sectors are actively looking for global talent and migration is on the agenda.​

What is the Occupation Shortage List (OSL)?
The OSL is Australia’s official “help wanted” list: an always-updating menu that shows which jobs are nationally or regionally in shortage. It guides immigration rules and fast-tracks applications for skills Australia needs most. Most states use this to target foreign talent and fill workforce gaps fast.​

Hot right now:

• Healthcare (nursing, aged care, radiology, allied health)

• Construction trades (electricians, plumbers, carpenters)

• IT & cybersecurity (specialists, cloud engineers, network experts)

• Engineering (civil, mechanical)

• Tourism roles such as chefs

• Teachers, trainers, and yes... experienced hair stylists! ✂️

Regional bonus:
Opportunities are booming beyond Sydney and Melbourne. Regional jobs often get priority visas, perks, and relocation help.​

What’s out?
Some jobs—like software engineers and project architects—have dropped off the shortage list for 2025. But new roles in health, science, and frontline trades have jumped on, so check the full list before you apply!​

🔎 Don’t miss:
Stay tuned for our playbooks on teaching, STEM careers, and vocational training, coming soon. Hit reply if you have a question—every newsletter spotlights your feedback and success stories!

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Fun Fact Break

🐪 Did you know Australia has more wild camels than Egypt? (And yes, there are camel races ( in the outback!) If you land a job in regional Australia, there’s always something unexpected.

Picture Boulia Camel Races: The Melbourne Cup/Kentucky Derby of Camel Races

Space & Aerospace

🪐 Sky-High Excitement

The massive International Aeronautical Conference (IAC) held in Sydney was a huge hit this month. With new launchpads being developed and Australia’s space workforce is growing 8% p.a. toward 30,000 jobs by 2030 — from aeronautical engineers, avionics to data analysts and project managers, the only way is up. 🚀

We launched our Space play book. Learn more about how you can be a part of the liftoff.

🎃 October special 50% off for $19.99 (regular $39.99)

Available Funding

🌿 Sustainability — The KPMG Nature Positive Challenge

KPMG is offering up to A$350K in support for startup ventures using tech to restore ecosystems. Entries close Nov 9 — a signal that green skills are in, in Australia. 🌏

Applications close November 9, 2025 ⏰
Apply now: kpmg.com/au/naturepositive

Upcoming events

🗓️ Conferences to Watch

(Tech • Construction • Engineering • Hair)

📍 International Conference on Civil & Construction Engineering (ICCCE 2026)– Jan 26-27, 2026, Sydney, Australia.

📍 Info-Tech LIVE APAC – Mar 17-18, 2026, Brisbane.

📍 Quantum Australia Conference 2026 – Apr 28-30, 2026, Adelaide.

📍Gartner Data & Analytics Summit 2026 – Jun 16-17, 2026, Sydney.

📍 ARBS 2026 – HVAC & Building Services Expo– May 5-7, 2026, Melbourne.

📍 Hair Festival - June 28–29, 2026, Sydney.

🔥 Job

Product Manager (Senior/ Principal) - Programmatic SEO (Relocate to Australia)!

It’s worth knowing that not every job has to be the Skilled Occupation List for international professionals to come work in Australia on a temp or perm basis. Canva the Aussie unicorn design startup (currently on its way to a USD $42 billon dollar IPO) is hiring for a US Senior Product Manager with experience in infra, ML platforms, and with a strong systems-level thinking. San Francisco or Sydney.

Sound like you or a friend?

That’s it for this week.

Remember, don’t ghost your career this Halloween — explore high-growth Australian sectors at OpppotunityDownUnder.com. We’re always adding new playbooks and reports.

Cheers!

Opportunity Down Under Team

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