According to LinkedIn, a professional networking site, an emerging job is defined as a newly created role or one that evolves out of an old one after seeing large number of professionals opting for it during the last 3 years. Many of these jobs are not ‘new’, but the statistics show that they are on the rise and will be the most highly paid jobs for in Australia during 2020.
8 High Paying Jobs in Australia
Such jobs are one of the prime reasons that people are looking to migrate to Australia for a better lifestyle:
1- IT System Architect
The IT and software industry is booming in Australia, therefore, it isn’t surprising that IT professionals are earning up to AUD 139,690 per year. This job is extremely technical and requires professionals from a background of software engineering or information technology/computer sciences. Such professionals handle sensitive data, complex projects and need to operationally maintain the entire IT infrastructure for organizations.
2- Information Technology Manager (IT Manager)
IT managers are responsible for effective deployment of softwares in the IT systems. Senior IT manager can earn upto AUD 125,000 per year.
3- Engineering Manager
Depending on the particular field of engineering, engineering managers can earn up to AUD 132,350 per year. Engineering managers in oil, gas and energy earn slightly higher amounts compared to those in mining and chemical.
4- Information Technology and Security Architect
The demand for information technology security is getting higher with every passing year. IT Security Architect are also in high-demand and they are paid handsome amounts for that reason. It is a relatively new domain so there are vacancies available as well. An IT Security professional can earn up to AUD 124,000 per year.
5- Analytics Manager:
Managing, manipulating and understanding data are the core competencies of an analytics manager. These professionals also enjoy high-demand in companies dealing with large amounts of data. Analytics manager can earn up to AUD 118,820 per year.
6- Cloud Engineer:
Cloud engineers should move to Australia without a second thought. Even if the job is recently generated it is a high-yielding field and will soon be one of the most required jobs in the IT sector of Australia. A cloud engineer can earn up to AUD 115,590 per year.
7- Data Scientist:
A data scientist in Australia can earn up to AUD 100,000 per year. This field requires you to have extensive experience and a very good academic background as well.
8- Construction Manager:
Construction managers are also among the most highly paid professionals in Australia. They are expected to earn even more during the coming year (2020). The construction and building industry is booming in Australia so construction managers can earn up to AUD 111,390 per year.
If we take a quick look at the top 8 emerging jobs in Australia during 2020, engineering graduates can find their way in at least 5 out of 8 job roles.