A booming economy and exceptional growth has meant that many industries have had to seek skilled workers from outside of the region in order to fill vacancies.  Skills most in demand include trades and professionals of all kinds.

The following is a list of occupations which have been assessed in Queensland and for which employers are experiencing difficulty recruiting suitable staff.

  SKILLS IN DEMAND
  MANAGERS
Engineering Manager 
Production Manager (Manufacturing)
Production Manager (Mining)
Director of Nursing
Child Care Co-ordinator

PROFESSIONALS                       
Geologist
Environmental Research Scientist
Agricultural Scientist 
Agricultural Adviser 
Medical Scientist
Architect  
Landscape Architect
Quantity Surveyor  
Surveyor  
Civil Engineer  
Electrical Engineer  
Electronics Engineer  
Mechanical Engineer  
Production or Plant Engineer
Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum)
Chemical Engineer  
Accountant  
External Auditor  
Information and Communications Technology (ICT)
Statistician
Quality Assurance Manager  
Nurse Manager
Nurse Educator
Registered Nurse  
Registered Midwife  
Registered Mental Health Nurse  
Dentist  
Dental Specialist
Hospital Pharmacist
Retail Pharmacist
Occupational Therapist  
Optometrist
Physiotherapist  
Speech Pathologist
Chiropractor
Podiatrist
Medical Diagnostic Radiographer  
Radiation Therapist
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Sonographer
Veterinarian
Pre-Primary School Teacher
Primary School Teacher
Secondary School Teacher  
Special Needs Teacher
Vocational Education Teacher
Social Worker
Welfare Worker
Rehabilitation Counsellor
Clinical Psychologist  
Solicitor
Economist
Urban and Regional Planner
Environmental Health Officer

ASSOCIATE PROFESSIONALS                             
Agricultural Technical Officer
Building Associate  
Architectural Associate
Surveying and Cartographic Associate
Civil Engineering Associates  
Electrical Engineering Associates  
Electronic Engineering Associates  
Mechanical Engineering Associates
Mine Deputy
Restaurant and Catering Manager
Enrolled Nurse  
Dental Technician
Primary Products Inspector
Hotel Service Supervisor
     TRADESPERONS                             
Fitter
Fitter (General)
Fitter and Turner
Fitter-Welder
Metal Machinist (First Class)  
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)  
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics)  
Locksmith  
Metal Fabricator  
Welder (First Class)  
Sheetmetal Worker (First Class)  Motor Mechanic  
Motor Mechanic (General)
Diesel Motor Mechanic
Motorcycle Mechanic
Small Engine Mechanic
Automotive Electrician  
Panel Beater  
Vehicle Painter   
Vehicle Body Maker
Vehicle Trimmer  
General Electrician  
Lift Mechanic  
Refrigeration and Airconditioning Mechanic  
Electrical Powerline Tradespersons
Electronic Equipment Tradesperson  
General Communications Tradesperson
Cabler (Data and Telecommunications)
Communications Linesperson
Carpenter and Joiner
Carpenter
Joiner
Fibrous Plasterer  
Roof Slater and Tiler
Bricklayer  
Solid Plasterer  
Wall and Floor Tiler  
Stonemason  
Painter and Decorator
Signwriter
Floor Finisher  
General Plumber
Gasfitter  
Drainer  
Roof Plumber  
Airconditioning and Mechanical Services Plumber
Butcher
Baker  
Pastrycook  
Cook, Chef
Shearer  
Nurseryperson   
Landscape Gardener  
Tree Surgeon
Graphic Pre-Press Tradesperson  
Printing Machinist  
Binder and Finisher  
Screen Printer  
Wood Machinist (A-Grade)  
Cabinetmaker  
Picture Framer  
Furniture Finisher  
Hairdresser   
Furniture Upholsterer
Boat Builder and Repairer  
Shipwright
Flat Glass Tradesperson
Jeweller  
Optical Dispenser