O c t o b e r 2 The Future of Jobs

Technology adoption
Share of companies surveyed
Artificial intelligence (e.g. machine learning,
neural networks, NLP)
Internet of things and connected devices
Cloud computing
Big data analytics
Robots, non-humanoid (industrial automation,
drones, etc.)
Text, image and voice processing
Encryption and cyber security
Augmented and virtual reality
E-commerce and digital trade
3D and 4D printing and modelling
Emerging skills
Skills identified as being in high demand within their organization, ordered
by frequency
1.
Analytical thinking and innovation
2.
Active learning and learning strategies
3.
Critical thinking and analysis
4.
Leadership and social influence
5.
Technology use, monitoring and control
6.
Emotional intelligence
7.
Complex problem-solving
8.
Resilience, stress tolerance and flexibility
9.
Creativity, originality and initiative
10.
Technology design and programming
11.
Systems analysis and evaluation
12.
Service orientation
13.
Reasoning, problem-solving and ideation
14.
Quality control and safety awareness
15.
Troubleshooting and user experience
Country Profile
Australia
Working Age Population
17,332,023
1 / 2
65.5%
93.4%
59.7%
43.3%
68.4%
59.7%
Unempl. rate among workers with adv. educ.
—
Unempl. rate among workers with basic educ.
—
8.6%
65.6%
10.6%
46.8%
3.9%
5.4%
5.6%
1.5%
1.3%
1.7%
97%
94%
91%
91%
81%
79%
79%
69%
68%
58%
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