Jobs and Skills Australia is inviting stakeholders to participate in the 2026 Occupation Shortage List (OSL) Survey. This is your chance to share insights on labour market trends and help ensure the accuracy and relevance of the upcoming OSL. The survey will open on Tuesday, 20 January 2026, and close on Wednesday, 18 March 2026. If…
Jobs and Skills Australia has released the annual Occupation Shortage List (OSL), for 2025. According to this year’s list, 29% of occupations were in national shortage, down from a peak of 36% in 2023. The OSL identifies which occupations are in shortage and where, providing information to inform government decision making and support. It includes…
Jobs and Skills Australia (JSA) invites you to participate in the Occupation Shortage List (OSL) Stakeholder Survey. Information from the survey will be used by JSA to better understand the shortage pressures of occupations in the Australian labour market and inform the development of the 2025 Occupation Shortage List (formerly Skills Priority List). The OSL assists policy makers…
Jobs and Skills Australia (JSA) has released the 2024 Occupation Shortage List (OSL). Formally known as the Skills Priority List, OSL is a tool to explore the state of the current Australian labour market, providing a point-in-time assessment of the shortage status of occupations in the Australian labour market. JSA has provided a breakdown of the…
