Salary range
AUD 74k–133k
Middle 50% of full-time earnings · median AUD 98k
Countries
Australia
AU · 8 regions · 25 cities · AUD
Popular:
Australia combines a large university and vocational sector with clear study, labour-market and student-cost pathways across major cities.
Visa options
7
Study, work and skilled pathways
Living costs
AUD 1.7k–1.9k
Typical shared-housing student estimate · monthly
Academic year
Two main university semesters
Most undergraduate and postgraduate courses begin in February or March. Selected providers and courses also offer a July intake, while some institutions use trimester calendars.
February–MarchJuly (selected courses)
Strong majors by workforce demand
Nursing & Allied Health
Persistent national shortages across health occupations.
Teaching & Education
Continued shortages in qualified teaching roles.
Construction & Built Environment
Construction remains a major shortage area.
Skilled Trades & Engineering Technologies
Many trade occupations continue to face shortages.
Selected Engineering Fields
Employers report persistent experience and suitability gaps.
Community Services & Care
Care roles continue to face recruitment pressure.
Major universities and public VET providers
Adelaide University
Research university · South Australia
Australian National University
Research university · Australian Capital Territory
University of Melbourne
Research university · Victoria
Monash University
Research university · Victoria
UNSW Sydney
Research university · New South Wales
University of Queensland
Research university · Queensland
University of Sydney
Research university · New South Wales
University of Western Australia
Research university · Western Australia
TAFE NSW
Public TAFE / VET · New South Wales
TAFE Queensland
Public TAFE / VET · Queensland
Regions & cities
25 citiesNew South Wales
SydneyNewcastleWollongongCentral Coast
Victoria
MelbourneGeelongBallaratBendigo
Queensland
BrisbaneGold CoastCairnsTownsville
Western Australia
PerthBunburyGeraldtonAlbany
South Australia
AdelaideMount GambierWhyalla
Tasmania
HobartLauncestonDevonport
Australian Capital Territory
Canberra
Northern Territory
DarwinAlice Springs
Work opportunities
Occupations in national shortage
- Construction Project Manager
- Taxation Accountant
- External Auditor
- Actuary
- Engineering Surveyor
- Registered Nurse