The jobs to be on the lookout for in 2025 if you want a career shakeup have been revealed and some of the big contenders are a bit left-of-field. In years gone by, crime analysts and cyber security experts have topped LinkedIn’s Jobs On The Rise list.
But this year, the top roles focused more on education, hospitality and leisure. LinkedIn’s career expert Cayla Dengate told Yahoo Finance that the work landscape in Australia was changing drastically.
“In 2024 we saw a strong focus on technology and engineering roles,” she said.
“And this list reveals a noticeable shift… they look quite fun, and many of them are the type of role that is quite achievable for everyday Australians who might be thinking about a job pivot, or they might be wondering what to study.”
The list is built on data from the last year and shows what areas are in high demand following the pandemic.
The job that topped the list was English teachers, which is due to the increasing demand for English language skills from Australia’s growing international student population.
“English teachers are finding more opportunities than ever before, making it a promising career path for those passionate about education and language,” LinkedIn said.
According to SEEK, the average annual salary for an English teacher in Australia ranges from $95,000 to $105,000.
In second place is a server in the hospitality sector, as there has been a huge demand for staff to help get bars, restaurants, pubs, cafes, and other establishments back on their feet.
While the sector is undergoing major struggles at the moment due to inflation, lower consumer spending, and several other factors, the role is still expected to be resilient to these issues.
Indeed reports the average salary for a waiter is $31.10 per hour in Australia, which works out to be $62,329 per year.
Travel specialists came in third place on LinkedIn’s list.
Even though many choose to organise travel for themselves these days, especially with the help of artificial intelligence, Dengate believes these specialists have a niche that means they’ll always be in demand.
“Travel specialists have a strong network and talk to airlines and travel providers to find out what’s the best deal,” she told Yahoo Finance.
“And that’s something that AI can’t do just yet.
“The travel specialists that I’m speaking to tell me that people want special, bespoke experiences.
“When they’re giving up their annual leave and they’re they’re spending big on a holiday, they want it to be forming lifelong memories and getting off the beaten track and doing something really special that maybe only a local or an insider knows about.”
These workers, according to SEEK, can earn an average annual wage of $65,000 to $85,000.
With so many jobs at risk of being automated thanks to AI, Dengate explained why Aussies need to develop other skills that a machine likely won’t be able to replicate.
“Soft skills like communication, empathy and adaptability are becoming increasingly valuable in today’s job market,” she told Yahoo Finance.
“I think it’s because AI is reshaping the workforce, and that means the value of these human-centric abilities is becoming more and more important.
“So roles like English teacher, fundraising manager, employee relations specialist, they’re all roles where there’s a real growing demand for these skills.”
She said that effective communication, the ability to build relationships, and being adaptable are things to work on to stand out to employers.
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