Reports suggest that, at present, the job outlook of accountants in Australia is very positive. For those, who are presently holding the job of accountants and want to apply for overseas immigration, Australia would the right destination. Currently, there is an urgent need for accountants in the country and therefore the nation is keen to have a large number of overseas professionals with the same background on its soils.

The said report has also revealed that there will be a huge demand for labor in the country in the near future. Over the next 5 years, the work force there is expected to increase by up to 6%, which would be from 11 million to 11.7 million. There will be 5% increase in the number of workers between 25-55 and 14% of 55+ workers by 2012/13.

Besides, a survey has revealed that the growing mining sector of the nation is planning to increase job opportunity in this sector and thus to contribute in the long term economic development of the nation. Canberra has made an investment of nearly $232 billion in this particular sector.

The said report has also mentioned that the capital investment in the already developed resources sector of the nation has increased by 34%.

Among all the employment sectors of Down Under, there are 5 sectors — construction, manufacturing, property, retail, health and business sectors, on which, over half of the country’s employment is presently focusing. By 2012/13, these industries are expected to face an urgent need of personnel to complete their jobs.

However, the Migration Occupations in Demand List released by the Immigration, Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs Department of Australia has included occupations, like Accounting & Finance, Engineering & Mining, Administration and Hospitality & Tourism and Health & Medical Services, among others.