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David CollettDavid Collett

Western LCPWestern LCP

May 2008May 2008

AdministrationAdministration

HealthHealth

ServicesServices

ManufacturingManufacturing

TransportTransport

HospitalityHospitality

Building &Construction

Building &Construction

VICTORIA – LABOUR VICTORIA – LABOUR MARKET MARKET

INFORMATIONINFORMATION Second largest workforce – 2.5 million workersSecond largest workforce – 2.5 million workers

Employment has grown by 10% in the last 5 Employment has grown by 10% in the last 5

yearsyears

Workforce is ageing – 37% of workers aged 45 Workforce is ageing – 37% of workers aged 45 yrs or olderyrs or older

29% of workers are employed part time29% of workers are employed part time

Largest employing industries – Retail, Largest employing industries – Retail, Manufacturing and Property & Business Manufacturing and Property & Business ServicesServices

WHERE WILL THE NEW JOBS WHERE WILL THE NEW JOBS BE?BE?

INDUSTRYINDUSTRY JOBSJOBS

Health & Community Health & Community ServicesServices

170,000170,000

Property & Business Property & Business ServicesServices

136,200136,200

Retail TradeRetail Trade 128,200128,200

ConstructionConstruction 82,50082,500

70% of new employment to 2011-12 is expected to come from 4 main industries:

Skill Shortages in Key IndustriesSkill Shortages in Key Industries

AutomotiveAutomotive

Building and Building and ConstructionConstruction

Transport and Transport and DistributionDistribution

Community Services Community Services & Health& Health

Metals and Metals and EngineeringEngineering

Business and FinanceBusiness and Finance

Electro-technology and Electro-technology and

CommunicationCommunication

PrintingPrinting

FurnitureFurniture

RacingRacing

HospitalityHospitality

DEWR National and State Skills Shortages Lists 2006

Jobs in the Service Industry include Jobs in the Service Industry include RetailRetailThis means helping customers and giving advice to This means helping customers and giving advice to

them onthem onthe products they are purchasing. Retail assistants are the products they are purchasing. Retail assistants are trained to know about the products they sell.trained to know about the products they sell.

Places where you may work include:Places where you may work include:• McDonaldsMcDonalds• ColesColes• TelstraTelstra• Commonwealth Bank Commonwealth Bank • Boost JuiceBoost Juice

The jobs in this industry include a The jobs in this industry include a Chef Chef or a or a Cook. Cook.

A Chef or Cook prepares and cooks meals in A Chef or Cook prepares and cooks meals in

Restaurants, CafésRestaurants, Cafés, , Pubs and some Bars.Pubs and some Bars. They are They are highly trained. highly trained.

Other Jobs include waiting and customer service. Other Jobs include waiting and customer service.

The job that is shown here is a The job that is shown here is a CarpenterCarpenter..

A carpenter builds and installs the foundation of a house. A carpenter builds and installs the foundation of a house. They install the doors, windows and the framing of homes They install the doors, windows and the framing of homes and buildings.and buildings.

This job is in This job is in Automotive Engineering.Automotive Engineering.

An Automotive Engineer makes, works and fixes An Automotive Engineer makes, works and fixes motor vehicles.motor vehicles.

They are also highly qualified. They are also highly qualified.

These job are in These job are in transport and transport and logistics.logistics.

This work involves transporting goods This work involves transporting goods and freight all over the countryand freight all over the country..

Places where you could work Places where you could work include:include:

•TOLL TDT VictoriaTOLL TDT Victoria•Melbourne AirportMelbourne Airport

Jobs in this Industry include being aJobs in this Industry include being a Customer Customer Service officer or an Administrative Service officer or an Administrative Assistant. Assistant.

A worker in this area may work on a computer, A worker in this area may work on a computer, file important and confidential information, make file important and confidential information, make and answer telephone calls.and answer telephone calls.

Skills you need to work in this job are:Skills you need to work in this job are:• Fast Typing Fast Typing • Clear confident communicationClear confident communication• Good OrganisationGood Organisation

This is a job where workers help and care for This is a job where workers help and care for

other people.other people.

Jobs in this Industry include a Jobs in this Industry include a NurseNurse

A Nurse can assist a Doctor. They also help A Nurse can assist a Doctor. They also help

Patients with small problems.Patients with small problems.

A male or a female can become a nurse.A male or a female can become a nurse.Places where you may work include:Places where you may work include:• HospitalHospital

• Medical ClinicMedical Clinic..

Australian Qualifications Framework

                                                                                                                                      

                

LawyerLawyer• Lawyers provide advice, write documents and Lawyers provide advice, write documents and

conduct negotiations on legal matters, and may conduct negotiations on legal matters, and may represent clients in court and tribunal proceedings.represent clients in court and tribunal proceedings.

• Lawyers are described as solicitors or barristers, Lawyers are described as solicitors or barristers, according to the work they do. according to the work they do.

• provide legal advice and draft legal documents provide legal advice and draft legal documents • conduct negotiations conduct negotiations • appear in courts and tribunal hearings on behalf of appear in courts and tribunal hearings on behalf of

clients clients • research statutes and previous court decisions research statutes and previous court decisions • interview clients and recommend appropriate legal interview clients and recommend appropriate legal

actionsactions

Lawyer Lawyer Personal Requirements:Personal Requirements:• good oral and written good oral and written

communication skills communication skills • able to understand, analyse and use able to understand, analyse and use

facts quickly and logically facts quickly and logically • able to work under pressure and able to work under pressure and

deal with a variety of people deal with a variety of people • integrity and good character. integrity and good character.

Lawyer - Pathway

.To become a lawyer you usually have to complete a law degree at university. To get into these courses you usually need to pass your VCE with English. The various universities have different prerequisites and have flexible entry requirements or offer external study. 4 to 5 years full time study or equivalent

Students are often advised to undertake a combined degree course that leads to two degrees (double degree). The prerequisite subjects required for entry into these combined courses also depend on the non-law component of the combined course.

It is a large occupation with good employment prospects.

LegalLegalHot JobsHot Jobs• Admissions clerks Admissions clerks • Inquiry clerks Inquiry clerks • Legal professionals Legal professionals

Did you know...Did you know...• 49 per cent of legal professionals are 49 per cent of legal professionals are

male, with a median age of 38. male, with a median age of 38.

LegalLegalAverage Australian Legal Salary $80,881Average Australian Legal Salary $80,881

Minimum Minimum Maximum Maximum AverageAverageAdministration / Legal SecretaryAdministration / Legal Secretary $30,000$30,000 $70,000$70,000 $53,808$53,808Building & Construction LawBuilding & Construction Law $25,000$25,000 $300,000$300,000 $101,392$101,392Commercial LawCommercial Law $45,000$45,000 $300,000$300,000 $104,572$104,572Corporate Law / Corporate Law / Mergers & AcquisitionsMergers & Acquisitions $40,000$40,000 $400,000$400,000 $154,998$154,998Employment Law Employment Law & Industrial Relations& Industrial Relations $45,000$45,000 $185,000$185,000 $75,694$75,694Family LawFamily Law $30,000$30,000 $100,000$100,000 $60,359$60,359Financial ServicesFinancial Services $50,000$50,000 $400,000$400,000 $161,695$161,695Immigration LawImmigration Law ------Insurance LawInsurance Law $40,000$40,000 $250,000$250,000 $80,297$80,297Law Clerk / ParalegalLaw Clerk / Paralegal $35,000$35,000 $130,000$130,000 $56,325$56,325LitigationLitigation $35,000$35,000 $190,000$190,000 $79,850$79,850Other LegalOther Legal $40,000$40,000 $180,000$180,000 $84,392$84,392Partnership & ManagementPartnership & Management $55,000$55,000 $500,000$500,000 $141,227$141,227Patent & IP LawPatent & IP Law $40,000$40,000 $180,000$180,000 $81,035$81,035Personal Injury LawPersonal Injury Law $35,000$35,000 $110,000$110,000 $69,911$69,911Property LawProperty Law $35,000$35,000 $250,000$250,000 $74,328$74,328SolicitorSolicitor $55,000$55,000 $400,000$400,000 $144,063$144,063Tax LawTax Law $50,000$50,000 $180,000$180,000 $102,232$102,232

ConstructionConstruction• Construction workers assist tradespeople on building and construction sites Construction workers assist tradespeople on building and construction sites

by doing a range of manual labouring jobs.by doing a range of manual labouring jobs.• A construction worker may perform the following tasks:A construction worker may perform the following tasks: • unload, carry and stack building materials and place tools and equipment in unload, carry and stack building materials and place tools and equipment in

position position • dig trenches using hand tools, or jackhammers to break up rock and dig trenches using hand tools, or jackhammers to break up rock and

concrete, so that footings and services can be laid concrete, so that footings and services can be laid • place and compact filling and quarry materials place and compact filling and quarry materials • help to erect and dismantle scaffolding (subject to certification in some help to erect and dismantle scaffolding (subject to certification in some

states and territories), ramps, catwalks, barricades and warning lights states and territories), ramps, catwalks, barricades and warning lights • mix, pour and spread concrete mix, pour and spread concrete • use wheelbarrows to remove rubble and rubbish from building sites use wheelbarrows to remove rubble and rubbish from building sites • clean surfaces for painters. clean surfaces for painters.

Construction & BuildingConstruction & Building• TrendsTrends• Employment growth in this sector is expected to continue Employment growth in this sector is expected to continue

over the next five years - 82,500 new jobs will be created.over the next five years - 82,500 new jobs will be created.• Hot JobsHot Jobs• Architects Architects • Building and construction managers Building and construction managers • Quantity surveyors Quantity surveyors • Future GrowthFuture Growth• Architects Architects • Structural steel construction workers Structural steel construction workers • Surveying associates Surveying associates • Did You KnowDid You Know• Construction is the fifth largest employment industry Construction is the fifth largest employment industry

in Australia, representing nearly one tenth of the in Australia, representing nearly one tenth of the workforce.workforce.

Construction WorkerConstruction Worker

• Personal Requirements:Personal Requirements:• physically fit physically fit • enjoy practical and outdoor work enjoy practical and outdoor work • able to work as part of a team able to work as part of a team • able to work at a constant pace able to work at a constant pace • able to follow precise directions. able to follow precise directions.

Construction Worker - Construction Worker - PathwayPathway

• Also known as a Builders Labourer and LabourerAlso known as a Builders Labourer and Labourer..

• You can work as a construction worker without formal You can work as a construction worker without formal qualifications. You will probably get some informal qualifications. You will probably get some informal training on the job. You can also become a training on the job. You can also become a construction worker through an apprenticeship in construction worker through an apprenticeship in General Construction. Once you are employed, you General Construction. Once you are employed, you may be able to develop, and have recognized, may be able to develop, and have recognized, additional skills under the General Construction additional skills under the General Construction Training Package that will expand your career Training Package that will expand your career opportunities within this industry.opportunities within this industry.

• Construction workers work for large construction Construction workers work for large construction firms and smaller building subcontractors. They firms and smaller building subcontractors. They mainly work on the construction of offices, hotels, mainly work on the construction of offices, hotels, factories, tourist resorts, hospitals and schools.factories, tourist resorts, hospitals and schools.

Construction & BuildingConstruction & BuildingAverage Australian Construction, Building and Architecture Average Australian Construction, Building and Architecture Salary $98,893Salary $98,893

Minimum Minimum Maximum Maximum AverageAverageArchitectureArchitecture $40,000$40,000 $150,000$150,000 $74,812$74,812BCA ConsultancyBCA Consultancy $40,000$40,000 $160,000$160,000 $97,709$97,709CAD / DraftingCAD / Drafting $39,520$39,520 $150,000$150,000 $70,869$70,869Contracts AdministrationContracts Administration $40,000$40,000 $200,000$200,000 $103,315$103,315Demolition & ExcavationDemolition & Excavation $35,000$35,000 $170,000$170,000 $77,574$77,574EstimatorEstimator $40,000$40,000 $200,000$200,000 $103,647$103,647Foreman / SupervisoryForeman / Supervisory $45,000$45,000 $180,000$180,000 $110,805$110,805InspectorInspector $48,000$48,000 $160,000$160,000 $87,798$87,798Interior DesignInterior Design $35,000$35,000 $150,000$150,000 $68,519$68,519

Construction & BuildingConstruction & Building

Minimum Minimum Maximum Maximum AverageAverage

Landscape ArchitectureLandscape Architecture $35,000$35,000 $130,000$130,000$73,132$73,132

OccOcc Health & Safety Health & Safety $15,000$15,000 $180,000$180,000 $92,763$92,763Other Construction & Other Construction & Architecture Architecture $40,000$40,000 $220,000$220,000 $107,935$107,935Planning Planning $48,000$48,000 $200,000$200,000 $99,520$99,520Project Management Project Management $50,000$50,000 $250,000$250,000 $121,574$121,574SalesSales $40,000$40,000 $150,000$150,000 $74,529$74,529Site & Construction Site & Construction ManagementManagement $50,000$50,000 $250,000$250,000 $117,120$117,120Surveying Surveying $45,000$45,000 $180,000$180,000 $100,529$100,529

Sales AssistantSales Assistant

• Sales assistants sell goods to customers in Sales assistants sell goods to customers in retail and wholesale establishments.retail and wholesale establishments.

• Sales assistants may perform the Sales assistants may perform the following tasks: following tasks:

• advise customers on the location, advise customers on the location, selection, price, delivery, use and care of selection, price, delivery, use and care of goods available from the store, with the goods available from the store, with the aim of encouraging them to buy and to aim of encouraging them to buy and to return to buy in the future return to buy in the future

• operate cash registers and accept operate cash registers and accept payment, or prepare finance payment, or prepare finance arrangements (e.g. invoices and arrangements (e.g. invoices and contracts) contracts)

Sales AssistantSales Assistant(Continued)(Continued)

• take special orders for items not currently take special orders for items not currently in stock, or not normally stocked, and in stock, or not normally stocked, and notify customers when the items have notify customers when the items have arrived arrived

• package goods for customers and arrange package goods for customers and arrange delivery delivery

• price, stack and display items for sale, and price, stack and display items for sale, and keep the store tidy and attractive keep the store tidy and attractive

• be aware of health, safety and welfare be aware of health, safety and welfare issues and practices issues and practices

• participate in stocktaking (counting and participate in stocktaking (counting and describing the goods in stock) describing the goods in stock)

Sales AssistantSales Assistant

• Personal Requirements:Personal Requirements:• enjoy working with people enjoy working with people • a helpful, courteous manner a helpful, courteous manner • neat personal appearance neat personal appearance • good communication skills good communication skills • able to deal accurately with money able to deal accurately with money • motivation and drive motivation and drive • no skin disorders if working with food no skin disorders if working with food • willing to work as part of a team. willing to work as part of a team.

Sales Assistant - PathwaySales Assistant - Pathway

• You can work as a sales assistant without You can work as a sales assistant without formal qualifications. You will probably get formal qualifications. You will probably get some informal training on the job. Once some informal training on the job. Once you are employed , you may be able to you are employed , you may be able to develop, and have recognized, additional develop, and have recognized, additional skills under the Retail Training Package. skills under the Retail Training Package.

• Most companies do not advertise their Most companies do not advertise their

vacancies, firms have to be contacted vacancies, firms have to be contacted directly.directly.

RetailRetailTrendsTrends• Almost 1.5 million people work in this sector, Almost 1.5 million people work in this sector,

making it the largest in Australia -128,200 jobs making it the largest in Australia -128,200 jobs will be added in the next five years.  will be added in the next five years. 

Future GrowthFuture Growth• Cashiers Cashiers • Checkout supervisors Checkout supervisors • Retail buyers Retail buyers • Retail supervisors Retail supervisors • Storepersons Storepersons Did You KnowDid You Know• Almost 40 per cent of workers in this industry are Almost 40 per cent of workers in this industry are

aged 24 years or younger, compared with 16 per aged 24 years or younger, compared with 16 per cent across all industriescent across all industries

RetailRetailAverage Australian Retail Salary $47,682Average Australian Retail Salary $47,682

MinimumMinimum MaximumMaximum AverageAverageAssistant ManagerAssistant Manager $30,000$30,000 $60,000$60,000 $39,051$39,051BuyingBuying $35,000$35,000 $200,000$200,000 $72,117$72,117Loss PreventionLoss Prevention ------ManagementManagement $30,000$30,000 $95,000$95,000 $44,938$44,938MerchandisingMerchandising $30,000$30,000 $150,000$150,000 $57,355$57,355Multi-store Multi-store ManagementManagement $36,000$36,000 $110,000$110,000 $58,345$58,345Other RetailOther Retail $30,000$30,000 $130,000$130,000 $49,411$49,411Product Development Product Development / Planning/ Planning $35,000$35,000 $140,000$140,000 $72,832$72,832SalesSales $28,000$28,000 $120,000$120,000 $46,440$46,440Store & Department Store & Department ManagementManagement $30,000$30,000 $80,000$80,000 $43,129$43,129

Personal Care WorkerPersonal Care Worker• Personal care workers assist in caring for patients Personal care workers assist in caring for patients

in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics and in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics and institutions for the aged or disabled.institutions for the aged or disabled.

• Personal care workers may perform the following Personal care workers may perform the following tasks: tasks:

• assist nursing staff to lift and turn bedridden assist nursing staff to lift and turn bedridden patients patients

• help to shower, bathe and shave patients while help to shower, bathe and shave patients while supervised by a registered nurse supervised by a registered nurse

• assist clients with dressing and eating assist clients with dressing and eating • help clients to move around and communicate help clients to move around and communicate • apply practical intervention procedures for apply practical intervention procedures for

dementia or behavioural problems dementia or behavioural problems

Personal Care WorkerPersonal Care Worker(Continued)(Continued)

• make sure that an adequate supply of clean make sure that an adequate supply of clean clothing and linen is available for the client and clothing and linen is available for the client and that soiled items are removed and cleaned that soiled items are removed and cleaned

• observe and report any changes in the client's observe and report any changes in the client's condition or any complaints about care to a condition or any complaints about care to a supervisor supervisor

• assist with rehabilitation exercises and basic assist with rehabilitation exercises and basic treatment and medications treatment and medications

• perform basic procedures such as taking blood perform basic procedures such as taking blood pressure and applying and changing dressings pressure and applying and changing dressings

• accompany patients who are ready for discharge accompany patients who are ready for discharge to the central waiting area. to the central waiting area.

Personal Care Worker

Personal Requirements:

•patience •good communication skills •physically fit •able to lift heavy objects •commitment to the rights of elderly and disabled people to live dignified lives.

Personal Care Worker - Personal Care Worker - PathwayPathway

• You can work as a personal care worker You can work as a personal care worker without formal qualifications. You will without formal qualifications. You will probably get some informal training on the probably get some informal training on the job. However, entry to this occupation may be job. However, entry to this occupation may be improved if you have qualifications. improved if you have qualifications.

• Personal care workers are employed in Personal care workers are employed in hospitals, nursing homes, institutions for the hospitals, nursing homes, institutions for the aged and disabled, or in peoples homes. Job aged and disabled, or in peoples homes. Job opportunities are growing with the ageing opportunities are growing with the ageing population.population.

Medical & HealthcareMedical & HealthcareTrendsTrends• Nearly 170,000 new jobs are expected to be Nearly 170,000 new jobs are expected to be

created in hospitals and nursing homes over created in hospitals and nursing homes over the next five yearsthe next five years

Hot JobsHot Jobs• Dentists Dentists • Medical administrators Medical administrators • Medical practitioners, general Medical practitioners, general • Medical practitioners, specialist Medical practitioners, specialist • Nurse educators and researchers Nurse educators and researchers • Nursing directors Nursing directors

Medical & HealthcareMedical & Healthcare(Continued)(Continued)

Future GrowthFuture Growth• Acupuncturists Acupuncturists • Aged carers Aged carers • Dieticians Dieticians • Disabled carers Disabled carers • Health info managers Health info managers • Records administrators Records administrators • Medical administrators Medical administrators • Medical imaging professionals Medical imaging professionals • Medical technical officers Medical technical officers • Natural remedy consultants Natural remedy consultants

Medical & HealthcareMedical & Healthcare(Continued)(Continued)

• Naturopaths Naturopaths • Nurses aides and personal care assistants Nurses aides and personal care assistants • Nursing directors Nursing directors • Nursing managers Nursing managers • Optometrists Optometrists • Physiotherapists Physiotherapists • Psychologists Psychologists • Weight loss consultants Weight loss consultants • Youth and disability workersYouth and disability workers

Did You KnowDid You Know• More than 1 million people work in Health & More than 1 million people work in Health &

Community Services, making it the third largest Community Services, making it the third largest employment sector in Australia.employment sector in Australia.

Medical & HealthcareMedical & HealthcareAverage Australian Medical and Healthcare Salary Average Australian Medical and Healthcare Salary

$77,363$77,363MinimumMinimum MaximumMaximum AverageAverage

AdministrationAdministration $32,000$32,000 $90,000$90,000 $50,700$50,700Aged Care / Disabled CareAged Care / Disabled Care $32,315$32,315 $100,000$100,000 $57,721$57,721Allied HealthAllied Health $42,000$42,000 $106,000$106,000 $66,515$66,515Ambulance / ParamedicAmbulance / Paramedic ------ChiropractorChiropractor ------Clinical / Medical ResearchClinical / Medical Research $38,864$38,864 $180,000$180,000 $86,080$86,080Community NursingCommunity Nursing $32,315$32,315 $106,000$106,000 $61,735$61,735Critical CareCritical Care $43,000$43,000 $192,818$192,818 $82,230$82,230DentalDental $32,000$32,000 $120,000$120,000 $55,564$55,564DietaryDietary ------Educational NursingEducational Nursing ------Emergency NursingEmergency Nursing ------EN & Div. 2 NursingEN & Div. 2 Nursing $35,000$35,000 $70,000$70,000 $53,222$53,222Environmental ServicesEnvironmental Services ------General NursingGeneral Nursing $35,000$35,000 $89,000$89,000 $54,919$54,919

Medical & HealthcareMedical & HealthcareMinimumMinimum MaximumMaximum AverageAverage

ManagementManagement $45,000$45,000 $160,000$160,000 $71,925$71,925Medical AssistantMedical Assistant ------Medical ImagingMedical Imaging $47,424$47,424 $150,000$150,000 $81,303$81,303Medical PractitionerMedical Practitioner $60,000$60,000 $494,000$494,000

$251,070$251,070Medical SpecialistMedical Specialist $60,000$60,000 $370,751$370,751

$226,020$226,020Mental HealthMental Health $38,823$38,823 $90,000$90,000 $56,880$56,880MidwiferyMidwifery ------Natural TherapiesNatural Therapies ------Nursing ManagementNursing Management ------Occupational TherapyOccupational Therapy / Rehabilitation / Rehabilitation $45,000$45,000 $100,000$100,000 $64,851$64,851OncologyOncology ------OpticalOptical ------Other HealthcareOther Healthcare $40,000$40,000 $355,044$355,044 $79,161$79,161PaediatricPaediatric ------

Medical & HealthcareMedical & HealthcareMinimumMinimum MaximumMaximum AverageAverage

PathologyPathology $40,000$40,000 $180,000$180,000 $73,615$73,615Patient ServicesPatient Services $29,640$29,640 $70,000$70,000

$45,292$45,292PharmaceuticalsPharmaceuticals $37,000$37,000 $170,000$170,000

$74,454$74,454PharmacyPharmacy $33,592$33,592 $130,000$130,000 $77,834$77,834PhysiotherapyPhysiotherapy $37,000$37,000 $90,000$90,000

$61,239$61,239Recovery / Recovery / TheatreTheatre $58,954$58,954 $200,000$200,000

$93,677$93,677RN & Div. 1 NursingRN & Div. 1 Nursing $43,000$43,000 $120,000$120,000

$74,922$74,922SalesSales $45,000$45,000 $150,000$150,000

$80,046$80,046Speech TherapySpeech Therapy ------SurgicalSurgical $60,000$60,000 $145,000$145,000

$84,250$84,250

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So many questions.So many questions.

So many choices.So many choices.

What is the best thing to do?What is the best thing to do?

And remember, not everyone needs to be a doctor, lawyer or pilot!! There are many good jobs in Australia that pay well. Encourage yourself & your children to follow a REALISTIC path to success.

The path of life is never straight for anyone.

The best pathway in education is the one which starts from where YOU are NOW and leads you to somewhere BETTER.

The best pathway for you or your child may be different from that of someone born in Australia.

The best pathway for you or your child may also be different from the pathway of other members of your community.

HOWEVER,

the most important thing is reaching your destination successfully:

and maybe the Winding Pathway will help you achieve this.