Nearly One in Three Occupations Still in Shortage, Jobs and Skills Australia Reports in 2025 Update
Jobs and Skills Australia (JSA) released the 2025 Occupation Shortage List (OSL), showing that 29% of assessed occupations remain in shortage, a sign of gradual recovery but continued workforce pressure across key industries. JSA found that 293 of 1,022 occupations are currently in national shortage, improving from 33% in 2024 and 36% in 2023. The…