The Occupation Shortage List (OSL) was established in mid-October 2024 provides an overview of shortage status of occupations in the Australian labour market, by each state and territory.
The OSL this year 2024 was released with 4-digit ANZSCO Level (Unit Group) or the 6-digit ANZSCO level (Occupations)
According to the 2024 OSL, Key Findings and Insights Report showed a persistent shortage in 2021-2024 in Managers (Business), Professionals (Business, ICT, Cyber security), Community and Personal Service Workers (Social Work) and Technicians occupations.
And the Top industries under pressure of shortage are:
- Construction
- Mining
- Healthy Care and Social Asstance
- Other Services
- Education and Training
- Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services
- Professional, Scientific and Technical Services
- Manufacturing
- Administrative and Support Services
- Transport, Postal and Warehousing
- Public Administration and Safety
- Information Media and Telecommunications
- Retail Trade
- Arts and Recreation Services
- Financial and Insurance Services
- Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing
- Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services
