English Teacher is Australia’s Top Job on The Rise

Increasing demand for English language skills and Australia’s growing international student population mean English teachers are finding more opportunities than ever before, making it a promising career path for those who like education and language.

Based on LinkedIn data, Jobs on the Rise is an annual ranking of which roles are growing fast over the past three years – offering insights on the top trends defining the future of work to help connect job seekers to new opportunities.

Cadi Kuchel, a 22-year-old teaching student from Bendigo, Victoria, is one of many young professionals benefiting from these emerging opportunities. While studying for her teaching degree, Cadi has been upskilling through multiple summer and winter internships.

Cadi said, "Internships have been a game-changer for me. While I'm passionate about becoming a teacher, I'm also excited about the diverse opportunities to explore career pathways I hadn't considered before. The hands-on experiences have developed my transferable skills that are so important to be adaptable and ready to tackle the fast changing job market. Moreover, upskilling has made me feel well equipped to pivot if an opportunity presents itself."

Australia’s top jobs on the rise are surprisingly untechy, they include server, travel specialist and sommelier. Electrical Design Engineers who develop and test electrical systems and components came in fifth.

Hospitality and travel roles have also surged, as roles vacated during the pandemic are back in strong demand and spending bounces back across travel and entertainment. Restaurant and bar Servers and Sommeliers are ranked in the top five rising jobs, with Travel Specialist, Pilot and Aircraft Maintenance Engineer roles also ranking highly in the list.

With AI reshaping the workforce, the value of soft skills has never been greater. Many of the roles on LinkedIn’s Jobs on the Rise list, such as Fundraising Manager and Employee Relations Specialist – along with front-line hospitality roles – highlight the growing demand for skills like communication, empathy and adaptability.

Cayla Dengate, LinkedIn Career Expert said, “These roles underscore the value of human-centric abilities in navigating modern work environments, making them essential for career growth and success in today's job market.

“Communication and the growing importance of mastering ‘people skills’ is more important than ever. As business leaders look for core competencies that AI cannot easily replace, there’s now more value than ever in skills such as communication, building relationships, creativity and complex decision-making.

“Professionals are navigating rapid change as technological advancements continue to transform the workplace, and those who adapt by learning new skills, refining their expertise and being open to emerging opportunities will set themselves up for success."

LinkedIn’s Jobs on the Rise list is based on a comprehensive analysis of LinkedIn data to identify the fastest-growing job titles over the last three years. Researchers examine millions of jobs started by LinkedIn members, capturing trends and growth patterns for each job title. To be ranked, a job title needed to see positive growth across our membership base and sufficient job postings by the end of the analysis period. This ensures that the roles listed are not only growing rapidly but also have a substantial presence in the job market. Internships, volunteer positions, interim roles and student roles were excluded, and jobs where hiring was dominated by a small handful of companies in each country were also excluded.

“LinkedIn’s Jobs on the Rise list uses unique LinkedIn data to uncover trends in Australia’s evolving work landscape, highlighting emerging opportunities that job seekers might not have considered before. With 80% of the roles on this year’s list being new, it underscores the importance of continually upskilling to future-proof careers.”