Our most popular jobs in 2023: Inspiration for your 2024 job search.

If you are you itching to explore new career opportunities but are not sure what’s out there, let alone how to get there, this is for you!

To give you some career inspiration for 2024, we’ve compiled a list of our ten most popular jobs from 2023 per industry:

Most popular jobs in the Construction industry for 2023:

Last year Frontline Construction Australia found roles for over 220 people across Australia. The most popular construction roles placed in our agency was:

1. Project Manager
2. Cabinetmaker
3. Electrician
4. Estimator
5. Maintenance Fitter
6. Apprentice
7. Labourer
8. Office Manager
9. Administration Coordinator
10. Contracts Administrator

Most popular jobs in the Education industry for 2023:

Between our four Education offices in Sydney, Queensland, Melbourne and Northern NSW, they placed a total of 80 people in jobs. The most popular education roles were:

1. Special Needs Teacher
2. English Teacher
3. Primary Teacher
4. School Learning Support Offer (SLSO)
5. French Teacher
6. Biology Teacher
7. Health and Physical Education Teacher
8. Science Teacher
9. Digital Technology Teacher
10. Economics and Business Teacher

Most popular jobs in the Health industry for 2023:

Our seven health agencies found 220+ people jobs across Australia and New Zealand in 2023. The most popular health roles they placed were:

1. Registered Nurse
2. Physiotherapist
3. Territory Manager
4. Chronic Disease Management Nurse
5. Radiographer
6. General Practice Nurse
7. Paediatric Nurse
8. Occupational Therapist
9. Clinical Manager
10. Occupational Nurse

Most popular jobs in the Hospitality industry for 2023:

Collectively, our nine hospitality agencies found meaningful jobs for a 520+ people across Australia. The most popular hospitality roles were:

1. Head Chef
2. Assistant Manager
3. Sous Chef
4. Chef De Partie
5. Duty Manager
6. Restaurant Manager
7. General Manager
8. Cook
9. Venue Manager
10. Commis Chef

Most popular jobs in the Retail industry for 2023:

Our biggest industry of 13 retail agencies placed over 1,000 people in jobs across Australia and New Zealand. The most popular retail roles were:

1. Store Manager
2. Assistant Manager
3. Salesperson
4. Beauty Advisor and Sales Associate
5. Sales Representative
6. Senior Salesperson
7. Regional Manager
8. Supervisor
9. Area Manager
10. Concession Manager

Need more 2024 career inspiration?

Last year we helped over 2,300 people land new jobs, so we know the ins and outs of all of these roles (and more) including job descriptions, essential skills and qualifications needed.  So, we can answer your questions and help you get to where you want to go in 2024.

However, if some of these positions feel a bit distant from your current skillset and experience, they still make excellent long-term goals. Or if you’re more financially driven (or just interested) check out the highest paying jobs according to SEEK, in Australia or New Zealand, and add them to your career bucket list too.

Or you can consider aligning your skills with what we currently need most. The New Zealand Skill Shortage List Checker and Australian Skill Priority List are your go to resources. They will tell you the current most sought-after skills – meaning an easier chance of landing a job!

Don’t forget our team of consultants are here and ready to guide you through the entire process, give you personalised career advice and be your biggest supporters.

Happy searching!