Opportunities in

Australia 

Australia is a highly developed country known for its high GDP per capita and relatively low rate of poverty. It offers a high quality of life, excellent education, extensive political rights, and more. As of this point in 2019, the Australians economy is doing well. The country offers great employment opportunities and has attracted many immigrants. That’s great news for professionals, specifically those in certain IT segments.

Before getting started with the article “Highest Paying Jobs in Australia” let us understand the job trend happening in Australia.

In 2018 the economy grew by a healthy 3% GDP and is expected to grow by 2.7 percent between 2019 – 2023, with a modest slow-down anticipated in 2020.

There are several reasons for Australia’s healthy economic condition, among them its growing status as a significant commercial force in the Asia-Pacific region, and its links to China and other growing regional economies.

This all bodes well for employment prospects in IT as well as other industries – if you have the right skills and certifications.

Moving forward, let us see Highest Paying Jobs in Australia density

Administrative Assistants

People who work in this role provide support for colleagues in areas like accounting and other clerical tasks. Administrative assistants who specialize more in accounting or bookkeeping functions have had more chances, as the role is listed among the high demand jobs in Canada currently.

  • Average Salary: $45,927

General counsel

It’s no secret that law is an incredibly high-paying industry. General counsels come out on top among legal professionals, specifically those that work in-house at an ASX 100-listed company. This means you’ve been hired to work for that particular company rather than working at a law firm that provides legal services to companies.

A general counsel is the chief lawyer of a legal department, typically within a company or government department. It generally takes at least seven years of experience to reach this high-level position. With an average salary package of $400,000, in-house general counsels take home $249,333 a year or $4,795 a week.

To secure a high-paying position as an in-house lawyer, you will need to:

  • Complete a Bachelor of Law undergraduate degree or a Juris Doctor postgraduate degree.
  • Complete Practical Legal Training (PLT).
  • Gain admission from your relevant state or territory’s Admissions Authority within five years of graduation.
  • Apply for a Practicing Certificate from your local Law Society.
  • Complete 18-24 months of supervised practice at a law firm.

Administrative Assistants

People who work in this role provide support for colleagues in areas like accounting and other clerical tasks. Administrative assistants who specialize more in accounting or bookkeeping functions have had more chances, as the role is listed among the high demand jobs in Canada currently.

  • Average Salary: $45,927

General manager/project manager

Don’t have a medical bone in your body? You’ll be pleased to hear that there’s plenty of high-paying jobs in Australia’s booming construction industry.

As the name suggests, general managers oversee all company operations, including allocating budget resources, formulating policies, monitoring staff, improving administration processes and engaging with vendors.

General managers or project managers earn $350,000, which works out to be a take-home pay of $4,266 a week.

To start bringing home the bacon as a general manager, you’ll have to:

  • Complete a bachelor’s degree in business administration or similar. You might even want to complete an advanced degree like a Master of Business Administration (MBA) to increase your employability.
  • Gain experience across an organisation, particularly in the areas of managing people and overseeing processes.

Pathways:

  • Masters in Executive Management
  • Bachelors in Business Management

 

Administrative Assistants

People who work in this role provide support for colleagues in areas like accounting and other clerical tasks. Administrative assistants who specialize more in accounting or bookkeeping functions have had more chances, as the role is listed among the high demand jobs in Canada currently.

  • Average Salary: $45,927

Company secretary

It will likely come as no surprise that law careers can be very lucrative. It is, perhaps, surprising that the role of a company secretary trumps barristers or lawyers, however! A company secretary provides legal, administrative and clerical support, keeping the company on track.

Company secretaries earn $342,500, or $217,708 after taxes or $4,187 a week straight into your pocket!

Company secretaries usually have a professional qualification in business, law, accountancy or public administration. 

Pathways:

  • Diploma of Business Administration

Administrative Assistants

People who work in this role provide support for colleagues in areas like accounting and other clerical tasks. Administrative assistants who specialize more in accounting or bookkeeping functions have had more chances, as the role is listed among the high demand jobs in Canada currently.

  • Average Salary: $45,927

Head of operations

The Head of Operations at a mining company oversees operations, ensuring that resources are used efficiently and that business profits are maximised. As a Head of Operations, you can expect $325,000 a year, or $208,083 after taxes. This works out to be a take-home pay of $4,002 a week. 

Professionals in this role usually have at least five years of experience, and have worked their way up the ranks and obtained professional qualifications. 

Pathways:

  • Masters in Strategic Management and Leadership
  • Masters in Executive Management
  • Bachelors in Business Management

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