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The fastest growing job in Australia is English teacher, according to LinkedIn’s 2025 “Jobs on the Rise” report.
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Australia’s fastest growing roles are from the education, travel and hospitality sectors – with titles such as English teacher, waiter and travel specialist making the top LinkedIn’s 2025 jobs list is growing.
“In 2024we’ve seen a strong focus on technology and engineering roles, with positions like cyber security analyst, platform engineer and integration engineer leading the way. [in Australia],” said LinkedIn career expert Cayla Dengate CNBC Make It.
While these remain crucial sectors, “the shift towards hospitality, travel and education in 2025 reflects wider economic and social trends,” Dengate said. “This includes the recovery from the pandemic and the growing importance of soft skills and continuous learning.”
In particular, “English teacher” was ranked the fastest growing role in Australia. This was driven by various factors, such as the growing need for English language skills as the country’s international student population grows, Dengate said.
The resurgence seen in these sectors may present an opportunity for job seekers looking to enter or re-enter the workforce, he added.
LinkedIn’s ‘Jobs on the Rise’ report to 2025 has identified the fastest growing job titles in Australia over the past three years, based on an analysis of millions of job postings initiated by LinkedIn members from January 2022 to July 2024.
These are the 15 fastest growing roles in Australia, according to LinkedIn.
1. English teacher
The most common skills: curriculum development, teaching English as a second language, English as a second language and classroom management
Location of the top location: Greater Melbourne Area
Average years of previous experience: 3.7
2. Servant
The most common skills: customer service, food and beverage operations and time management
Location of the top location: Greater Sydney Area
Average years of previous experience: 1.8
3. Travel specialist
The most common skills: business travel, tourism, event management
Location of the top location: Greater Brisbane Area
Average years of previous experience: 4
4. Sommelier
The most common skills: wine education, food and beverage operations and restaurant management
Location of the top location: Greater Sydney Area
Average years of previous experience: 4.5
5. Electrical design engineer
The most common skills: power distribution, AutoCAD and electrical wiring
Location of the top location: Greater Brisbane Area
Average years of previous experience: 3.4
6. Cost controller
The most common skills: project control, forecasting and contract management
Location of the top location: Greater Perth Area
Average years of previous experience: 5.8
7. Fundraising manager
The most common skills: philanthropy, event management and community engagement
Location of the top location: Greater Sydney Area
Average years of previous experience: 5.9
8. Director of health
The most common skills: public policy, stakeholder involvement and change management
Location of the top location: Greater Melbourne Area
Average years of previous experience: 6.6
9. Quality coordinator
The most common skills: quality assurance, internal audits, continuous improvement
Top location rental: Greater Perth Area
Average years of previous experience: 4.2
10. Aircraft maintenance engineer
The most common skills: airworthiness, line maintenance, flight safety
Location of the top location: Greater Brisbane Area
Average years of previous experience: 5.8
11. Audiovisual technician
The most common skills: Live events, audio engineering and stage lighting
Location of the top location: Greater Sydney Area
Average years of previous experience: 3.3
12. Mechanical
The most common skills: maintenance and repair, heavy equipment and hydraulics
Location of the top location: Greater Perth Area
Average years of previous experience: 3.6
13. Employee relations specialist
The most common skills: HR policies, labor and employment law, and performance management
Location of the top location: Greater Sydney Area
Average years of previous experience: 5.9
14. Development engineer
The most common skills: civil engineering, development assessments and local government
Location of the top location: Greater Melbourne Area
Average years of previous experience: 4
15. Pilot
The most common skills: commercial aviation, flight safety and flight planning
Location of the top location: Greater Melbourne Area
Average years of previous experience: 3.8
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Roles in artificial intelligence were among the fastest growing in the United States and United Kingdombut AI jobs did not make the Australian list, according to LinkedIn data.
However, professionals can still future-proof their careers by continually improving their skills and adapting to the changing workplace, according to Dengate.
“Soft skills such as communication, empathy and adaptability are becoming increasingly valuable in today’s job market. With AI reshaping the workforce, the value of the skills centered in man it has never been greater,” he said.
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