Australia: Which will be Highest Paid Professions of 2020?

Australia is a top destination for an overseas career, and it has many factors in its favor. The country has a thriving economy and a high GDP per capita and offers many work visa options for foreign workers. Apart from this, the country offers an attractive lifestyle, salary and access to quality education.

Australia has always welcomed migrant workers and offers attractive opportunities to make a career. Many migrant workers apply for working visas every year. The best method to look for employment and secure a work visa is to apply through the Skilled Migration program. Under this program, occupations in demand are listed in the Skilled Occupation List (SOL).

The SOL is updated regularly by the Department of Home Affairs (DOHA) and the current list has more than 200 occupations. This list is updated regularly and will help you find out if your skills are in demand and discover your chances of landing a job in Australia.

Here is the list of the top 10 highest paying professions in Australia.

 1. IT Systems Architect:

Average salary: AUD139,690 

Systems architects are responsible for the design, construction and testing of internal IT networks of organizations. The role requires a high level of technical expertise and therefore commands a high salary.

2. Engineering Manager:

Average salary: AUD 132,350

Salary will depend on the engineering discipline you work in, but engineering managers usually command high salaries especially those belonging to the oil, gas and energy sectors. Chemical engineers and mining engineers are usually paid well.

3. IT Manager:

Average salary: AUD 125,660

With technology assuming a significant role in businesses, IT managers are an important aspect of the relationship between technical expertise and the development of the business. They are good at understanding the needs of the organization and suggest how technology can be used to meet these needs.

4. IT Security Architect:

Average salary: AUD 124,190

Companies today rely on data to conduct their business. This crucial data must be compiled and stored carefully in digital format. It must be also protected from those seeking to steal this data.  So, cybersecurity experts are in great demand.

5. Analytics Manager:

Average salary: AUD 118,820

As we mentioned earlier, businesses rely on data to run the organization. Analytics managers manage teams of data analysts and scientists who handle the data.

Highest paid professions in Australia for 2020:

Occupation	Average Salary
IT Systems Architect	AUD139,690
Engineering Manager	AUD 132,350
IT Manager	AUD 125,660
IT Security Architect	AUD 124,190
Analytics Manager	AUD 118,820
Cloud Engineer	AUD 111,590
Construction Manager	AUD 111,390
Wellbeing Manager	AUD 110,520
Doctor	AUD 103,400
Data Scientist	AUD 99,510

6. Cloud Engineer:

Average salary: AUD 111,590

With the increasing use of cloud computing in businesses, cloud engineers who can build and maintain cloud engineering systems are in great demand.

 7. Construction Manager:

Average salary: AUD 111,390

The construction sector is booming in Australia. This role involves managing contractors on-site and working closely with architects, surveyors, suppliers etc.

 8. Wellbeing Manager:

Average salary: AUD 110,520

This is a recent profession that has come into prominence. Organizations today are keen to take care of the physical and mental health of their employees, and a wellbeing manager takes care of these tasks. This job requires strong people skills.

9. Doctor:

Average salary: AUD 103,400

The points-based immigration system of Australia makes the country an attractive option for medical professionals compared to the US and the UK. The country has one of the best healthcare systems in the world and has numerous career opportunities.

10. Data Scientist:

Average salary: AUD 99,510

Data scientists are responsible for managing the vast amount of data companies deal with and presenting it in a better way so that it is easily understood. The profession requires knowledge of programming languages like Python and a strong background in mathematics and computer science.

These are the top ten professions that will command a high salary in 2020. Skilled professionals in these fields can consider applying through the Skilled migration program to find a job in Australia.