Top In-Demand Jobs in Hobart: A Guide for Tertiary Students

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Are you a tertiary student in Hobart who’s looking for your first professional opportunity? Or are you preparing to embark on tertiary study and are currently seeking to map out an ideal career pathway to follow post-graduation? The whole point of tertiary study is to equip yourself with the skills and knowledge required for the workforce, so it makes sense to stay across the most in-demand jobs in your city. And thankfully, we’ve got the info you need.

Today, we’ll be sharing the top in-demand professional roles that you can expect to find across Hobart.

Aged Care and Disability

Australia has an ageing population. This means that most of Australia (including Tasmania) is experiencing a constantly growing need for aged care services that will only exacerbate with time. With this in mind, tertiary students with strong soft skills and passion for care may consider enrolling in aged care and disability courses. Qualified aged care professionals should find minimal obstacles for securing employment both in Hobart and across regional cities in Tasmania.

The same applies to disability support care, especially as the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) grows and more people access care plans via the scheme. Disability support workers, and support coordinators and other associated roles are already in high demand in Hobart, and much like aged care, this demand is only likely to continue growing into the future.

ICT Managers

According to Migration Tasmania, ICT Managers top the list of prioritised roles for migrants coming to Tasmania. As such, it stands to reason that this role is in high demand. An ICT manager is responsible for managing information and communication technology systems for an organisation and ensuring that their computers, networks and other associated devices run smoothly and properly.

The remuneration for ICT professionals is also generally quite generous, namely because the qualification requirements for job vacancies can be quite specific. You’ll likely need postgraduate qualifications in ICT in order to be able to apply for many higher paying positions, or you’ll have to work your way up the ranks over time.

Chemical and Material Engineers

This is another in-demand job in Hobart, as well as across other regions in Australia. A chemical engineer applies the principles of physics, chemistry, and engineering to design and develop equipment and processes for manufacturing products such as petroleum-based products, detergents, and paper.

In this role, you will typically work in an office setting or in laboratories run by research or other companies. To enter the field, a chemical engineer will typically require a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or a related field. Some employers prefer to hire candidates who have gained experience in an internship or other work experience program.

Materials engineers, on the other hand, will develop, process, and test materials used to create a wide range of products for use in society. These roles tend to work in offices for a company, where they have access to computers and design equipment to design materials. Others will work in factories or research and development laboratories run by companies. For this role, you will need a bachelor’s degree in materials science and engineering or a related field. Again, an internship or other work experience will give you an edge in the field.

Teachers

Australia currently has a teacher shortage, and Hobart is no exception. The demand for teachers is expected to grow significantly in the next few years, and this is an ideal career path for a guaranteed job as a teacher. As a teacher, you will likely work in a primary or secondary school setting. Primary teachers usually have to teach a range of subjects like English and maths, although some specialise in STEAM, music or other subjects. Secondary teachers tend to stick to a few core subjects, such as English and history or maths and science. Most teachers will however, require a Master of Teaching as the core qualification.

Alongside finding professional opportunities in the heart of Hobart, teachers can also enjoy no shortage of opportunities across Tasmania’s regional towns and cities. In fact, due to industry skills shortages, the state Department of Education has allocated funds to provide additional financial incentives for regional teachers in Tasmania. Even if you can’t find the right opportunity in Hobart, who’s to say you won’t find the perfect educational institute and role somewhere in the Huon Valley or even further up north?

Correctional Services

This field is always in demand in Hobart and elsewhere across Australia. As a correctional officer, you will either work in youth detention centres or adult prisons. In this role, it is your job to protect prisoners, ensure their safety, and ensure that they obey the rules of the correctional facility where they are incarcerated.

Correctional services can be a tough job, mainly because of the emotional challenges of working with people who have committed crimes and been punished for them – but this can still be a rewarding and challenging job for the right person. Keep in mind, however, that correctional officer roles aren’t synonymous with security roles. Professionals in this sector may need a degree in criminology for more senior roles or a lesser qualification in correctional services for a prison officer role.

Medical Imaging Professionals

Another professional pathway that’s on the top priority list over at Migration Tasmania is medical imaging specialists. These professional healthcare roles are responsible for facilitating a range of medical imaging processes, including x-rays, CAT scans, ultrasounds and MRIs.

As these scans are invaluable in assisting doctors in diagnosing medical conditions and monitoring pregnancy and overall health and well-being, medical imaging specialists are actually in-demand not only in Tasmania but across virtually all of Australia’s states and in their state capitals. For this role, you will, however, need at least a bachelor in radiography and medical imaging and any other supporting relevant industry certification.

Mapping out your Ideal Career in Hobart

This helpful article has shared the top in-demand jobs in Hobart, for tertiary students to consider as they embark on their studies. With a range of in-demand professions, there is hopefully something on this list that stands out to you. To tertiary and secondary students – starting chatting with your advisors and determining what you need to set yourself on your ideal career pathway.

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