Time for a career change? These jobs on the rise are a smart choice for your future.

Over the past few years the job market has changed the world over, thanks to major global events. From remote and hybrid working to new technologies and changes in the growth of entire industries, the landscape may look a little different since you first entered the military. In this article, we take a look at these growth areas for veterans to consider for future-proofing life after service. If you think one (or several) of these 15 jobs on the rise might be for you, then the RSL Veterans Employment Program can help you to make the shift.

More than 5000 veterans transition into civilian life each year. If that’s your next move, then looking at a career in a growth industry is a good first step. According to the National Skills Commission’s State of Australia’s Skills 2021: now and into the future report, Australia anticipates a 7.8% increase in employment by November 2025.

For veterans and ADF members looking for a career shift, setting your sights on the future is vital. By leaning into emerging trends, leveraging your existing skills and retraining as needed, you can set yourself up for a flourishing career into the future.

Comparing data of jobs that experience the highest growth rates from January 2017 to July 2021, LinkedIn’s 2022 Jobs on the Rise report lists 15 jobs that are on the rise.

Chief Human Resources Officer

This senior role is responsible for setting and delivering an HR strategy as well as leading and supporting the company’s team of HR managers.

Salary range: Not sufficient data

Machine Learning Engineer

Machine Learning Engineers develop and implement self-running artificial intelligence algorithms and systems for products and applications.

Salary range: $50,000-$229,00

Site Reliability Engineer

Site Reliability Engineers create and implement automated software tools to maximise a system‘s reliability and efficiency, working closely with software development and IT operations.

Salary range: $85,000-$176,000

Power System Engineer

Increasingly employed by energy firms focused on renewable sources, Power System Engineers design systems to provide power for residential and commercial use.

Salary range: $74,900-$150,000

Data Engineer

Data engineers build and maintain data storage systems that are used by data scientists and other stakeholders in the company.

Salary range: $81,000-$147,000

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Talent Acquisition Specialists focus on a long-term strategy to attract, source, hire and onboard new talent within an organisation.

Salary range: $70,200-$123,000

Business Development Representative

Business Development Representatives are usually early-career salespeople responsible for identifying and reaching out to prospective clients.

Salary range: $50,200-$84,500

Content Designer

Content Designers shape the experience of a user of digital products through the use of text, images, video and other content.