Industry Outlook
Technology and research are changing how healthcare is delivered and how new treatments are developed. AI and precision medicine are supporting more personalised and preventive care, while advances in pharmaceuticals and medical technology are driving innovation across the sector. This creates opportunities for healthcare professionals as well as those with skills in science, technology and business.
Fast Facts
20%
The healthcare workforce is projected to grow by 20% from 129,000 in 2024 to about 156,000 in 2030.
> 26,000
Employment in the biomedical sciences sector has nearly tripled from two decades ago to more than 26,000 today.
63,000
Around 63,000 public healthcare staff received salary increases of up to 7% from July 2025.
Relevant Jobs
PHYSIOTHERAPIST
- $4,600 – $6,000 /month
- Physiotherapists help patients recover movement, manage pain and improve their physical function through rehabilitation, exercise and other treatments.
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
- $4,000 – $6,000 /month
- Occupational Therapists help people regain or develop the skills needed for everyday activities after illness, injury or disability. They assess patients, design therapy programmes and work with individuals to improve their independence and quality of life.
PHARMACIST
- $4,200 – $5,300 /month
- Pharmacists prepare and dispense medicines, advise patients on their use and work with healthcare teams to support safe and effective treatment.
BIOMEDICAL ENGINEER
- $3,100 – $4,100 /month
- Biomedical Engineers apply engineering and technology to medical equipment, devices and healthcare systems, helping to develop, improve and maintain them.