Thinking about a new job or career change in 2026? You\u2019re not alone. New SEEK data reveals the roles Australians are racing to fill \u2014 with some paying up to $225,000 a year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to fresh figures from job platform SEEK<\/a>, healthcare remains the country\u2019s most in-demand industry. Despite job ads overall falling 1.9 per cent year-on-year, the sector is still battling shortages across hospitals, clinics, and aged-care facilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Nursing and general practice roles are leading the charge. Aged care nursing jobs have recorded some of the biggest ad growth on SEEK, with registered nurses in this area earning an average salary of $90,000, while theatre nurses average around $100,000. Both categories are expected to grow by 13.9 per cent over the next five years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For those at the top of the medical chain, the numbers climb even higher. General practitioners earn an average of $225,000 per year, with job growth projected at 10.2 per cent over the same period. The increase reflects Australia\u2019s growing population and ongoing demand for primary care services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The broader aged and disability support sector is also holding strong. Support workers in this field earn between $73,000 and $75,000, and SEEK projects a massive 28 per cent five-year growth as the country\u2019s ageing population continues to expand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Outside of healthcare<\/a>, several other industries are heating up. The construction sector is benefitting from rising dwelling approvals and a modest recovery in the housing market. Job ads for forepersons and project managers have increased steadily this year, with salaries of $140,000 and $135,000 respectively. Both positions are expected to grow by 10.2 per cent in the next five years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Meanwhile, warehouse and distribution roles are climbing too. SEEK data shows a 3.3 per cent increase in ads for warehousing, storage, and logistics jobs \u2014 a trend linked to Australia\u2019s growing appetite for online shopping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The hospitality and tourism sector is quietly rebounding as well. Bar and beverage roles are up 5.8 per cent year-on-year, signalling a strong recovery after years of staffing struggles. Employers across hotels, restaurants, and bars are reporting longer hiring times and increasing pay rates to attract workers, details Yahoo Finance<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nBeyond Health: Construction and Warehousing on the Rise<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Hospitality and Tourism Make a Comeback<\/h2>\n\n\n\n