2024 Update: Key Occupation Shortage List in Australia

The Occupation Shortage List (OSL) assesses the shortage status of occupations in the Australian labor market, highlighting areas with high demand. It allows users to explore shortages by occupation at 6-digit ANZSCO levels and identify regional vs. metropolitan shortages, see example below of some occupations.

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Occupations (6 digits) 👉 scroll right

ANZSCO	Occupation	NSW	Victoria	Queensland	South Australia	Western Australia	Tasmania	Northern Territory	Australian Capital Territory
221111	Accountant (General)	No Shortage	No Shortage	No Shortage	No Shortage	Shortage	No Shortage	Shortage	No Shortage
232411	Graphic Designer	No Shortage	No Shortage	No Shortage	No Shortage	No Shortage	No Shortage	Shortage	No Shortage
233211	Civil Engineer	Shortage	Shortage	Shortage	Shortage	Shortage	Shortage	Shortage	Shortage
241111	Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teacher	Shortage	Shortage	Shortage	Shortage	Shortage	Shortage	Shortage	Shortage
241411	Secondary School Teacher	Shortage	Shortage	Shortage	Shortage	Shortage	Shortage	Shortage	Shortage
254412	Registered Nurse (Aged Care)	No Shortage	Shortage	Shortage	Shortage	Shortage	Shortage	No Shortage	Shortage
261111	ICT Business Analyst	No Shortage	Regional Shortage	No Shortage	No Shortage	No Shortage	No Shortage	Shortage	No Shortage
312212	Civil Engineering Technician / Draftsperson	Shortage	Shortage	Shortage	Shortage	Shortage	Shortage	Shortage	Shortage
351311	Chef	Shortage	Shortage	Shortage	Shortage	Shortage	Shortage	Shortage	Shortage
423313	Personal Care Assistant	Shortage	Shortage	Shortage	Shortage	Shortage	Shortage	Shortage	Shortage
221112	Management Accountant	No Shortage	No Shortage	No Shortage	No Shortage	Shortage	No Shortage	No Shortage	No Shortage
261313	Software Engineer	Shortage	Shortage	Shortage	Shortage	Shortage	Shortage	Shortage	Shortage
254211	Nurse Educator	Shortage	Shortage	Shortage	Shortage	Shortage	Shortage	Shortage	Shortage
411411	Enrolled Nurse	Shortage	Shortage	Shortage	Regional Shortage	Regional Shortage	Regional Shortage	Shortage	Shortage
423312	Nursing Support Worker	Shortage	Shortage	Shortage	Shortage	Shortage	Shortage	No Shortage	Shortage
351411	Cook	Shortage	No Shortage	Shortage	No Shortage	Shortage	No Shortage	Shortage	No Shortage

Occupation Ratings:

• S - Shortage: Employers face hiring difficulties due to skill gaps, pay, or job conditions, with some shortages specific to certain areas or specializations.

• R - Regional Shortage: Shortages occur only in regional locations.

• NS - No Shortage: No significant recruitment issues or evidence of shortage have been noted.