Forecasts for jobs growth released by the Western Australian Government predict a boom in health and social care sectors that ‘resemble those in the State’s resources sector.’

 

Speaking at the official opening of the 2012 Skills West Expo, State Minister for Training and Workforce Development Minister Murray Cowper said the healthcare sector is on the cusp of experiencing a massive spike in demand.

 

 “Health, including social, care is expected to be one of the industries leading jobs growth in WA in coming years, with about 6,100 additional jobs per year,” Mr Cowper said.

 

“This sector is facing ever increasing community demands; we have an ageing workforce at a time when people are living longer and major new hospitals and medical services are opening.”

 

Other industries leading the growth include construction; education and training; and transport and logistics.