Most engineering, science, technical and business professionals will be in high demand over the next 2-18 months.

Engineers:
  • Due to major infrastructure projects commencing across Australia in the next few years the demand for civil engineers is set to rise.
  • Graduate engineers can expect $45-$50,000 in 2006/2007.

Information Technology:
  • Expansion of networks due to cater for high speed internet and other services is anticipated as the renewal of IT infrastructure begins
  • Graduate IT professional can expect $40-$45,000.

Pharmacy:
  • An expected pharmacist shortage is due to the increased age of the profession.
  • Once registered, a recent graduate could expect to earn $40-$45,00 per year.

Business/Economics
  • Shortages in the accounting field are expected to remain for some time.
  • Although the staring salaries for business/economics students appear lower the range of roles is usually a lot more diverse