Discover industries – Professional, Scientific and Technical Services

This large industry has highly skilled workers. Many of the jobs are in services that support other industries. Most workers have a university degree.

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This is a fast-growing industry with many opportunities across a broad range of activities that support other industries.

View top 10 occupations in this industry

About Professional, Scientific and Technical Services  

Professional, Scientific and Technical Services is a large industry by employment numbers. Businesses in this industry sell their expertise as a service. 

Some examples include: 

  • scientific research 

  • architecture and engineering 

  • computer system design 

  • legal and accounting services 

  • advertising and market research 

  • veterinary services 

  • professional photography. 

A large share of the workforce is based in cities and most workers have post-school qualifications. More than half have attended university and a significant number have a vocational education and training (VET) qualification. 

Many people in this industry work full-time. 

Source: Labour Market Insights, Jan 2024

9.40%
Workforce share in Australia

Percentage of workers who have their main job in this industry. 

1301680
Employed in Australia

The number of people this industry employs in Australia. 

9%
Industry growth in Australia

This is the projected amount this industry will grow by 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 Professional, Scientific and Technical Services industry is projected to grow by 17.9% 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 Professional, Scientific and Technical Services by employment numbers. 

Source: ABS Labour Force Survey, 2021


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