Jobs Australia 2014 Where are the jobs in New South Wales

Jobs Australia 2014 Where are the jobs in New South Wales Jobs Australia 2014 Where are the jobs in New South Wales?Posted June 24, 2014, by Marni Williams New South Wales has the largest workforce with almost one in three Australians living and working in the state. Over the five years to November 2013, employment rose by 206,500 or six per cent, slightly below the national growth rate of 6.5 per cent. Around two thirds of the states employment is concentrated in Sydney. Outside of Sydney, the largest number of workers live in Newcastle (272,300). New South Waless employment profile is very similar to Australia as a whole. It is notable, though, that workers in this state are two per cent mora likely to have studied after leaving school than the national average. They are also two per cent more likely to have a bachelor degree. The report notes that 14 of 19 industries experienced jobs growth. Notable changes from 2013 report Rental, hiring and real estate services was in decline in the 2013 report but has enjoyed a 16.5 per cent increase in employment in this years report. Mining growth has halved. Manufacturing has gone from a 1.1 per cent reduction to a 12.1 per cent wipe out. Information, media and telecommunications has nosedived from 23.7 per cent growth last year to a decline of 19.3 per cent this year. Where are the jobs? Largest employing industries Health care and social assistance (450,700) Retail (396,300) Professional, scientific and technical services (301,700) Fastest growing industries Mining (up by 55 per cent) Health care and social assistance (27 per cent) Electricity, gas, water and waste services (20.7 per cent) Largest number of new jobs created Health care and social assistance (+95,400) Education and training (+42,500) Accommodation and food services (+31,600) Largest job losses Manufacturing (-36,300) Information, media and telecommunications (-16,900) Transport and postal (-10,900) Construction (-13,100 although the sector reported s trong growth in the year to November 2013) Wheres my competition? Highest proportion of older workers Illawarra (50 per cent), Hunter (48 per cent) and Richmond-Tweed and mid-North Coast (48 per cent). Lowest proportion of older workers Sydney (35 per cent), Wollongong (38 per cent) and Far West (39 per cent) Highest proportion without a post-school qualification Wollongong (43 per cent) and the Far West (42 per cent) So youve got the story for your state, what about the nation? Get a wider view with the top 10 jobs for Australia and see how your state compares. ResourcesMy first resumeCover letter for my first jobCareer Insider StoriesShelley Lask - Body Positive Health & FitnessInterested in becoming a?menschenfreundlich Resources OfficerGeneral ManagerBusiness ManagerAccountantOffice Administrator CoursesBachelor of Social WorkEnquire Online Enquire OnlineCertificate III in Health AdministrationEnquire Online Enquire OnlineBachelor of Criminal JusticeEnquire Online Enquire Onlin eCertificate III in Allied Health AssistanceEnquire Online Enquire OnlineMarni WilliamsRelated ArticlesBrowse moreEMPLOYER RESOURCESWork/life balanceEmployees want to work from home but employers still reluctantDespite the growing popularity of remote work arrangements amongst employees, a study has revealed that employers remain sceptical about the benefits of working from home.CreativityWork etiquette5 Fun Out of Office TemplatesEven workaholics have to take a break But boring Out of Office auto responses can have you coming across as a bit of a robot. This article puts the wow into your ooos, giving you advice on how to make the most of that well-earned holiday.Interview questionsInterview tips3 Questions You Should Be Asking in a Job InterviewJob interviews can cause a lot of pressure, however with a little preparation, an interview can be easier to handle Its not only important to prepare answers to questions that come your way but to have meaningful questions to ask in return.