Skill Shortage List New South Wales

2011

The following occupations were assessed in 2011 by the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations specifically for New South Wales (this list should be read together with the list of occupations assessed at the national level). Lack of a rating for an occupation does not necessarily imply 'no shortage,' it may be that the occupation was not assessed.
ANZSCO

Occupation

Rating S D

Date Assessed April 2011 April 2011

Comment

1. MANAGERS 1331-11 Construction Project Manager 1332-11 Engineering Manager

Recruitment difficulties are evident for positions requiring experience in specialised areas such as underground coal mining, rail infrastructure or the manufacture of precision equipment for the mining industry.

1341-11

Child Care Centre S December 2011 Manager 2. PROFESSIONALS 23. Design, Engineering, Science and Transport Professionals S April 2011 2321-11 Architect S April 2011 2322-12 Surveyor 2326-11 Urban and Regional R-D April 2011 Planner S April 2011 2332-11 Civil Engineer S April 2011 2332-14 Structural Engineer S April 2011 2333-11 Electrical Engineer 2335-12 Mechanical Engineer D April 2011

Recruitment difficulties are evident in the local government sector in inland towns.

Employers experience difficulty recruiting Mechanical Engineers in the water treatment sector and in the specialised areas of mining equipment, ecologically sustainable design and the handling of bulk materials. Shortages in Sydney are confined to services operating beyond normal school hours.

24. Education Professionals 2411-11 Early Childhood (Preprimary School) Teacher

June 2011

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2414-11

Secondary School Teacher

June 2011

2415-11

Special Needs Teacher

June 2011

Recruitment difficulty is restricted to experienced Teachers in a small number of subject areas (such as mathematics, technology and physics) in some geographic areas. Recruitment difficulty is evident for qualified and experienced Special Needs Teachers in some inland towns and in some combinations of special education with a specific subject area.

25. Health Professionals 2512-14 Sonographer 2524-11 Occupational Therapist 2525-11 Physiotherapist 2527-12 Speech Pathologist

S R S R;M-D

June 2011 June 2011 June 2011 June 2011

Recruitment difficulties in Sydney are mainly evident for positions requiring three years or more experience in specialised areas such as paediatrics. Regional shortages are most in evidence in inland towns.

S June 2011 2541-11 Midwife S June 2011 2544 Registered Nurses 3. TECHNICIANS AND TRADES WORKERS 31. Engineering, ICT and Science Technicians 3121-11 Architectural Draftsperson D April 2011

Recruitment difficulty is evident in some areas of regional NSW, in specialised areas such as prestige residential projects, and for detail draftspersons.

3121-12 3121-14 3122

Building Associate Construction Estimator

S S

April 2011 April 2011

Civil Engineering R April 2011 Draftspersons and Technicians 32. Automotive and Engineering Trades Workers 3211-11 Automotive Electrician S November 2011

321211,12,13

Motor Mechanics

November 2011

There are shortages in Sydney and regional NSW. Shortages are particularly evident in the Hunter region and in proximity to mines. Shortages of general Motor Mechanics, Diesel Motor Mechanics and Motorcycle Mechanics are evident in Sydney and regional NSW.

3222-11 3223-11 3223-13

Sheetmetal Trades Worker Metal Fabricator Welder (First Class)

S S R

November 2011 November 2011 November 2011

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323211,12,13 3232-14

Fitters Metal Machinist (First Class)

S S S D

November 2011 November 2011 December 2011 September 2011 Recruitment difficulty is for Joiners with the skills to undertake detailed custom joinery of doors, windows, stairs, furnishings and other architectural joinery. Shortages are evident in a number of large and small regional centres. This contrasts with the situation in Sydney where employers were usually able to fill vacancies from strong fields of candidates.

3241-11 Panelbeater 33. Construction Trades Workers 3312 Carpenters and Joiners

3332-11

Fibrous Plasterer

September 2011

3334-11 3341

Wall and Floor Tiler Plumbers

R S

September 2011 September 2011 Shortages of General Plumbers, Maintenance Plumbers and Roof Plumbers are evident in Sydney and regional NSW.

34. Electrotechnology and Telecommunications Trades Workers S September 2011 3411-11 Electrician (General) 3421-11 Airconditioning and S September 2011 Refrigeration Mechanic 35. Food Trades Workers 3513-11 Chef/Cook 3514-11 S September 2011 Shortages of Chefs and Cooks are evident in Sydney and regional NSW across a variety of cooking establishments including fine dining, hotel restaurants, cafes and catering. Shortages are particularly evident in regional NSW and for positions requiring experience in setting up and operating machinery and tools by hand to undertake detailed work on a range of cabinetry and architectural joinery.

39. Other Technicians and Trades Workers 3941-11 Cabinetmakers S

September 2011

4. COMMUNITY AND PERSONAL SERVICE WORKERS 4114-11 Enrolled Nurse S June 2011 4211-11 Child Care Worker R December 2011

Shortages are evident for Diploma level Child Care Workers in a number of regional centres.

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The following occupations were assessed in 2011 at the national level only. Separate ratings are not available for the New South Wales.
ANZSCO

Occupation

Rating

Date Assessed

Comment

1. MANAGERS 1335-13 Production Manager S March 2011 (Mining) 2. PROFESSIONALS 23. Design, Engineering, Science and Transport Professionals 2331-11 Chemical Engineer D March 2011

This occupation covers a diverse range of specialisations. Many positions were filled with ease and attracted a strong response from both experienced and graduate Chemical Engineers. However, in some specialised areas, employers experience difficulty filling vacancies.

2336-11 2336-12 2341-11 2341-12 2344-11 2346-11

Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum) Petroleum Engineer Agricultural Consultant and Scientist Geologist Medical Laboratory Scientist

S S S S D

March 2011 March 2011 December 2011 March 2011 June 2011

Employers experience difficulty recruiting Medical Laboratory Scientists who have skills and experience in cytology.

25. Health Professionals 2514-11 Optometrist 2526-11 Podiatrist 2527-11 Audiologist 272. Social and Welfare Professionals 2723 Psychologists 2725-11 Social Worker

S S S S R

May 2011 June 2011 November 2011 April 2011 February 2011

Employers in regional areas experience considerable difficulty recruiting qualified and experienced Social Workers.

S February 2011 2726-13 Welfare Worker 3. TECHNICIANS AND TRADES WORKERS 31. Engineering, ICT and Science Technicians S March 2011 3129-13 Mine Deputy 3132-11 Radiocommunications S August 2011 Technician

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32. Automotive and Engineering Trades Workers 3231-12 Aircraft Maintenance D November 2011 Engineer (Mechanical)

Employers recruiting for licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (Mechanical) experienced some difficulty.

3233-13 Locksmith 3242-11 Vehicle Body Builder 3242-12 Vehicle Trimmer 33. Construction Trades Workers 3311-12 Stonemason 3321-11 Floor Finisher

S S S S D

September 2011 June 2011 June 2011 August 2011 August 2011

Recruitment difficulty is for carpet and vinyl layers.

R August 2011 3331-11 Glazier R July 2011 3333-11 Roof Tiler 34. Electrotechnology and Telecommunications Trades Workers S August 2011 3422-11 Electrical Linesworker 3423-13 Electronic Equipment S August 2011 Trades Worker 3423-14 Electronic Instrument S September 2011 Trades Worker 3424 Telecommunications D September 2011 Recruitment difficulty is for Trades Workers Telecommunications Cable Jointers and Telecommunications Technicians. 35. Food Trades Workers S August 2011 3511-11 Baker 3511-12 Pastrycook D August 2011 Recruitment difficulty is for Pastrycooks with specialist skills or experience, such as European and Asian style pastry, cake decorating or a combination of bread and pastry skills. 3512-11 Butcher or Smallgoods S July 2011 Maker 36. Skilled Animal and Horticultural Workers S December 2011 3612-11 Shearer S October 2011 3622-12 Arborist S November 2011 3622-13 Landscape Gardener 39. Other Technicians and Trades Workers S July 2011 3911-11 Hairdresser 3991 Boat Builder and S November 2011 Shipwrights S January 2011 3994-11 Jeweller R May 2011 3996-11 Signwriter 4. COMMUNITY AND PERSONAL SERVICE WORKERS S November 2011 4112-13 Dental Technician

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Key to ratings S M R D R-D M-D

Shortage Shortage in metropolitan areas Shortage in regional areas Recruitment difficulty Recruitment difficulty in regional areas Recruitment difficulty in metropolitan areas

The Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO) is published by the Australian Bureau of Statistics to provide uniformity in the collection, analysis and dissemination of occupational statistics in Australia and New Zealand. Details are available on the ABS website.

Skill Shortage List, New South Wales Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations Current at 31 December 2011

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