No jobs in the UK? Move to Australia!

If you are currently searching for a new career, the constant talk of recession and unemployment in the UK is enough to put even the most dedicated job-seeker off. However, for some countries this is simply not the case: a recent report has highlighted the fact that in the next five years, Australia needs to find 800,000 new workers to keep their economy going strong.

This demand for workers has happened because there has been a recent explosion in the service industry: jobs including as mining, healthcare and education are all in desperate need of staff, but there aren't enough qualified people to fill the positions. This also means that employers are now looking further afield to find skilled workers, and the UK is an obvious choice. 

The demand for service industry staff also highlights the fact that there is a shift occurring in the job market, as the expected loss of around 85,000 manufacturing positions means more employees with professional skills are needed. 

But what does this mean for you? Well, if you have a skill, or are qualified in a service industry, there may be a job waiting for you Down Under. Low-skill jobs are only expected to make up seven percent of all the new jobs created, so the other 93% are there for the taking.

Mining companies are expected to require around 100,000 new workers over the next five years, while healthcare and social assistance employers will need 240,000 staff. Professional services companies will require 110,000 new workers, so there is a job out there to suit almost everyone. Education, tourism, retail and financial services will also create new jobs as the manufacturing sector shrinks.

If you are interested in relocating to Australia to begin a new life, it is reassuring to know there are jobs out there in these tough economic times. For more information, and a list of our current jobs, head on over to the Acorn Global website.

Helen Lock