Workforce share in Australia
Percentage of workers who have their main job in this industry.
Employed in Australia
The number of people this industry employs in Australia.
Industry growth in Australia
This is the projected amount this industry will grow in Australia over the next 5 years.
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia (JSA), Employment Projections, May 2023.
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Current and future employment in Australia
See how Australia's Mining industry is projected to grow by 18.8% over a 10-year period compared to an average Australian industry growth rate of 14.2%.
Largest employing occupations
This table shows the top-10 occupations in Accommodation and Food Services by employment numbers.
Drillers, Miners and Shot Firers |
Metal Fitters and Machinists |
Other Building and Engineering Technicians |
Production Managers |
Mining Engineers |
Electricians |
Truck Drivers |
Earthmoving Plant Operators |
Geologists, Geophysicists and Hydrogeologists |
Structural Steel and Welding Trades Workers |
Source: ABS Labour Force Survey, 2021
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