Australia's largest employing industries
This image displays the top five largest employing industries in Australia. Health Care and Social Assistance. This industry accounts for 14% of Australian workers. 78% are female and the top employing occupations are Registered Nurses, Aged and Disabled Carers and Child Carers. Retail Trade. This industry accounts for 10% of Australian workers. 31% are aged 15 to 24 years and the top employing occupations are General Sales Assistants, Retail Managers and Checkout Operations and Office Cashiers. Construction. This industry accounts for 9% of Australian workers. 50% have a cert 3 or higher vet qualification and the top employing occupations are Carpenters and Joiners, Electricians and Construction Managers. Professionals, Scientific and Technical Services. This industry accounts for 9% of Australian workers. 78% are full-time and the top employing occupations are Accountants, Software and Applications Programmers and Solicitors. Education and Training. This industry accounts for 9% of Australian workers. 89% hold post-school qualifications and the top employing occupations are Primary School Teachers, Secondary School Teachers and Education Aides.