Employment projections in Australia over the next decade point in a clear direction. The workforce is expected to grow, and much of that growth will come from service-based industries. Jobs and Skills Australia projects that total employment will increase by nearly 2 million people over 10 years, reaching 16.6 million by May 2035. For Brisbane, this matters because many of the strongest growth sectors, including healthcare, social assistance, and people-focused support roles, already play a major role in the local labour market and in the sectors Talenthub Australia supports.
Looking at National Data
The latest national data sends a strong message. Healthcare and care-related work are not just growing. They are shaping the future of employment in Australia. Jobs and Skills Australia identifies Health Care and Social Assistance as the country’s largest employing industry, accounting for about 16.3% of workers. It also projects this industry to record the strongest employment growth rate through 2035. This trend matters for Brisbane employers, especially those hiring in disability services, support work, aged care, administration, and allied health support.
The broader Queensland outlook supports the same direction. In March 2025, Jobs Queensland reported that state employment is projected to grow by 5.4% between 2023–24 and 2027–28. More than 70% of all additional jobs are expected to sit across four industries: health care and social assistance, public administration and safety, professional, scientific and technical services, and education and training. For Brisbane businesses, this means competition for capable staff will likely remain strong, particularly in sectors where compliance, empathy, communication, and reliability matter.
Job Seekers Point of View
For job seekers, these projections highlight where long-term opportunity is most likely to grow. Community and Personal Service Workers will increase by 236,100 people, or 13.7%, by 2035. Within that group, some of the strongest gains are expected in Dental Assistants, Nursing Support and Personal Care Workers, and Ambulance Officers and Paramedics. These figures reinforce an important point for graduates, career changers, and job seekers in Brisbane. Roles connected to care, support, and frontline service should remain highly relevant over the next decade.
A broader structural shift also sits behind these numbers. National projections show that service industries continue to gain share, while some goods-related and routine-heavy sectors grow more slowly. In practical terms, employers increasingly want workers who can combine technical ability with interpersonal strengths such as judgement, communication, adaptability, and client care. In Brisbane’s healthcare and disability sectors, those capabilities matter as much as formal qualifications. Capabilities especially in roles involving participant support, patient interaction, scheduling, administration, or workforce coordination.
Population Factors
Population growth gives Brisbane employers another reason to watch workforce planning closely. Queensland Government population projections show that Brisbane is likely to add significantly to its population over the longer term. Brisbane with projected growth of between 196,000 and 494,000 people from 2021 to 2046. Although this range extends beyond the next decade, it still points to rising demand for housing, health services, disability support, education, and community infrastructure. Each of these areas will shape future hiring patterns across South East Queensland.
This is where specialist recruitment becomes more valuable. Talenthub Australia presents itself as a Brisbane-based recruitment business focused on organisations directly or indirectly involved in healthcare. Its website highlights tailored staffing solutions for healthcare businesses and service providers in Brisbane. Its blog also publishes content on workforce readiness, job search strategy, healthcare careers, and recruitment planning. For employers facing skill shortages, or candidates trying to enter a growth sector, this type of niche market support can make hiring and job search decisions more targeted and effective.
The practical takeaway is simple. Employment projections in Australia over the next decade suggest that Brisbane will remain a strong market for various sector. Sectors such as healthcare, disability, support, and professional service roles have strong predictions. Employers should prepare for tighter competition in growth sectors. Job seekers should focus on transferable skills, relevant certifications, and industries with lasting demand. Labour market projections offer useful guidance, but early action creates the real advantage.
Final Thoughts
Readers who want to turn labour market trends into action can look to Talenthub Australia as a useful Brisbane resource. Its main website outlines healthcare-focused recruitment services. Its blog covers current hiring and career topics. Its Careers area also supports candidates exploring new opportunities in healthcare, disability, and service-based roles.