10 best Aussie careers for the next 10 years

The Australian job market continues to be subdued, with the nation’s unemployment rate rising to 6.0 per cent in January, which is worse than market expectations.

At the same time, low inflation and a lacklustre economy is pushing individuals to think about their career path.

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But those Aussie’s lucky enough to work in a booming industry have the added security of being in an industry where their career is only set to rocket over the next decade.

Here are the top 10 best jobs for the next decade.

App developer

Annual salary range: $43,610-$96,976

Why: The increase of mobile technology is driving huge demand for development of new applications of all kinds, from news and games to music and social sharing. 

Systems software developers, who create the operating systems for computers and mobile devices, are also poised for prosperity. 

Nurse practitioner

Annual salary range: $54,641-$116,473

Why: Australia’s growing elderly population and the aging baby boom generation will create greater demand for health and social services in particular, and therefore rapid job demand and growth.

Information Security Analyst

Annual salary range: $54,586-$92,900

Why: Increasing digital dangers are pushing local and state governments and companies to hire more specialists to help beef up their information security and protect privacy.

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Computer Systems Analyst

Annual salary range: $46,673-$108,885

Why: Nearly everything has been automated and computerised – from phones to coffeemakers to equipment.

It would be difficult to find a business which doesn’t reply on computers in one way or another, and therefore these jobs are in constant high demand.

Physical Therapist

Annual salary range: $49,731-$90,500

Why: Aging baby boomers are a boon for those working in physical therapy. Many more workers will be needed in this field to care for victims of heart attacks and strokes and to lead them through rehabilitation.

And with ongoing advances in medicine, more people will survive such traumas and need rehabilitative services.
Market Research Analyst

Annual salary range: $41,035-$79,156

Why: Market research analysts help companies navigate an increasingly competitive business landscape by crunching numbers and studying market conditions and consumer behavior. 

With their analyses, they can develop effective marketing strategies, which may include setting appropriate prices and choosing advantageous store locations.

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Medical Sonographer

Annual salary range: $57,453-$128,731

Why: Noninvasive procedures to check out your insides are not only more popular with patients, the lower costs and relative simplicity also make them better options for insurers.

And with advancing technology, they can be applied in more cases and used in more places, such as doctors' offices and medical labs outside of hospitals.

Dental Hygienist

Annual salary range: $53,262-$116,907

Why: People what work in the oral health industry have have a great deal to smile about.

In addition to growing demand for dental hygienists, the numbers of dentists and dental assistants are also expected to increase over the next 10 years.

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Fitness Instructor

Annual salary range: $38,367-$92,045

Why: The Australian government’s effort to encourage Australians to adopt a healthier lifestyle supports job growth in the fitness industry.

Operations Research Analyst

Annual salary range: $45,210-$88,667

Why: Businesses are under constant pressure to do things better, faster and cheaper.

Operations research analysts help firms increase efficiency, lower costs and boost profits, using mathematical and analytical methods.