{"id":683343,"date":"2026-05-20T16:45:15","date_gmt":"2026-05-20T16:45:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/683343\/"},"modified":"2026-05-20T16:45:15","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T16:45:15","slug":"new-jobs-and-skills-australia-atlas-identifies-labour-market-trends-work-visas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/683343\/","title":{"rendered":"New Jobs And Skills Australia Atlas Identifies Labour Market Trends – Work Visas"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\nInterstaff is an Australian owned and operated migration agency specialising in providing employers with strategic immigration advice to engage global talent for work in Australia. With over 35 years of Australian visa and immigration expertise since being established in 1988, Interstaff\u2019s Registered Migration Agents assist a wide array of businesses \u2013 from small to medium sized enterprises to large multinational corporations across diverse industries such as Oil and Gas, Mining, Engineering and Construction, Information Technology, Government Departments, Agriculture, Health and Education. We adopt a customer-centric approach to all our services, enhancing the experience for both employer sponsors and their employees at every stage of the visa journey. Headquartered in Perth, Western Australia, Interstaff\u2019s team of Registered Migration Agents provide Australian immigration services both domestically and globally, combining the advantages of a local presence with global reach. <\/p>\n

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\n Jobs and Skills Australia has released JSA Atlas, an interactive platform with government-sourced insights on national, state and regional labour markets. \n <\/p>\n


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Jobs and Skills Australia has released JSA Atlas, an interactive platform with government-sourced insights on national, state and regional labour markets.<\/p>\n

The platform assists HR teams and business owners to:<\/p>\n


\nReview labour market conditions for certain occupations and industries
\nGain better insights into emerging areas of demand and forecasts
\nUnderstand occupation shortages and workforce trends that inform government policy <\/p>\n

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Strengthening your business case for skilled migration<\/p>\n

Using the JSA Atlas tool to extract labour market insights can strengthen your business case for accessing the skilled migration program for particular occupations\u2014whether you\u2019re presenting to internal leadership or supporting your organisation\u2019s Nomination applications for skilled migrants.<\/p>\n

Below are some insights from the JSA Atlas for particular occupation groups.<\/p>\n


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\nOccupation
unit group
\nShortage
rating
\nRegional
vacancy rates*
\nShortage
driver
\nSkilled migration
options**
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\nMetal Fitters and Machinists
\nIn shortage \u2013 Australia and all States\/Territories
\n22.8% in Perth Inner

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1.6% in Perth South West
2.9% in WA Wheat Belt
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\nLong training gap
\nFitter (General)

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Fitter and Turner
Fitter \u2013 Welder
Metal Machinist (First Class)
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\nElectricians
\nIn shortage \u2013 Australia and all States\/Territories
\n16.2% in Perth Inner

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1.9% in Perth South West
2.8% in WA Wheat Belt
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\nSuitability gap
\nElectrician (General)

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Electrician (Special Class)
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\nRegistered Nurses
\nIn shortage\u2014Australia

\nRead more
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State and region ratings vary per occupation category
\n3.3% in Adelaide \u2013 Central and Hills

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4.1% in Barossa \u2013 Yorke \u2013 Mid North
8% in South Australia Outback
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\nUncertain
\nVarious occupation categories available
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\nConstruction Managers
\nIn shortage \u2013 Australia

\nRead more
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State and region ratings vary per occupation category
\n4.1% in Adelaide \u2013 Central and Hills

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3.6% in Adelaide West
1.1% in Barossa \u2013 Yorke \u2013 Mid North
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\nSuitability gap
\nConstruction Estimator

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Construction Project Manager
Construction Rigger
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\nMining Engineers
\nIn shortage \u2013 Australia and all states\/territories
\n4.8% in Bunbury

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8% in Mandurah
4.2% in Perth Inner
31% in WA Wheat Belt
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\nSuitability gap
\nMining Engineer (excluding Petroleum)

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Petroleum Engineer
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\nCivil Engineering Professionals
\nIn shortage \u2013 Australia and all States\/Territories
\n3.2% in Adelaide \u2013 Central and Hills

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2.3% in Adelaide \u2013 West
1.7% in Adelaide \u2013 South
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\nSuitability gap
\nCivil engineer

\nRead more
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Geotechnical engineer
Quantity surveyor
Structural engineer
Transport engineer
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\nGeneral Practitioners & Resident Medical Officers
\nIn shortage \u2013 Australia and all States\/Territories
\n4.9% in Mandurah

\nRead more
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1.6% in Perth Inner
2.7% in Perth North East
7.9% in WA Wheat Belt
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\nUncertain
\nGeneral Practitioner

\nRead more
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Resident Medical Officer
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\nGeologists, Geophysicists & Hydrogeologists
\nIn shortage \u2013 Australia, WA, NT & ACT
\n2.3% in Perth Inner

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1.7% in Perth South West
19.2% in WA Wheat Belt
View other regions<\/a>
\nSuitability gap
\nGeologist

\nRead more
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Geophysicist
Hydrogeologist
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\nEarly Childhood (Pre-Primary School) Teachers
\nIn shortage \u2013 Australia and all States\/Territories
\n2.6% in Adelaide \u2013 Central and Hills

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2.3% in Adelaide \u2013 West
1.2% in Adelaide \u2013 North
View other regions<\/a>
\nLong training gap
\nEarly Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teacher
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* \u2018Vacancy rates\u2019 refer to the ratio of online job ads (Internet Vacancy Index) to employment. This rate is available monthly for regional data and quarterly for national data.<\/p>\n

** \u2018Skilled migration options\u2019 indicate relevant occupation categories available for visas and migration. Eligibility depends on various factors, including whether the occupation is listed on relevant state or territory occupation lists. Speak to Interstaff for advice.<\/p>\n

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Annual Market Salary Rates, future projections and other indicators<\/p>\n

Interstaff has identified several other functions within JSA Atlas that support employers of visa holders:<\/p>\n

Estimated vacancies<\/p>\n

Three and five year estimates can demonstrate medium to long-term difficulties in securing suitable candidates for a particular occupation.<\/p>\n

This data can support workforce planning and strengthen claims to sponsor a visa applicant for an extended period or permanent residence.<\/p>\n

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Estimated Vacancies for Construction Managers<\/p>\n

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia Atlas, 28 April 2026.<\/p>\n

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Median weekly earnings<\/p>\n

This information can be used towards evidence of Annual Market Salary Rates (AMSR) where applicable, ensuring a visa applicant is paid what an Australian worker would earn for the same role and location.<\/p>\n

Read more about determining the AMSR when sponsoring visa holders.<\/a><\/p>\n

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Recruitment and retention insights<\/p>\n

Data indicating the number of qualified and suitable applicants can be used to demonstrate limitations that may exist in the local labour market.<\/p>\n

Statistics on occupational mobility, such as trends in the number of people moving in, out or staying in their role, can provide insights into local labour market retention.<\/p>\n

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Sustainable people strategy: Global talent<\/p>\n

Interstaff supports employers requiring sustainable global talent strategy to strengthen workforce capabilities.<\/p>\n

Access our immigration insights to explore:<\/p>\n


\nOur tools for understanding labour market trends
\nWork rights and visa conditions
\nSkilled visa changes
\nTemporary and permanent visa pathways <\/p>\n

The content of this article is intended to provide a general guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought about your specific circumstances.<\/p>\n

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