Last updated: 15 October 2025
The Workforce Plan 2025 Industry Dashboard provides a comprehensive view of the workforce composition within the Finance, Technology, and Business (FTB) sectors.
It presents key demographic indicators such as age, gender, education level, and location, supporting strategic initiatives in workforce development, diversity, and inclusion.
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Summary Overview
The dashboard features a Summary Sheet presenting key national and regional employment figures across the FTB sectors.
- Total employment by FTB sector
- FTB sector’s share of the total Australian workforce
- State-level employment breakdowns to highlight regional workforce distribution.
National-level Insights: Finance, Technology, and Business Sector (FTB)
The National Page offers a comprehensive, Australia-wide view of employment across the FTB sectors at the 4-digit ANZSIC industry level.
Total Employment (10-Year Trend)
Tracks workforce changes across FTB sectors over the past decade.
Demographics
Breaks down the national /State workforce by age, gender, education level, and location.
Labour Force & Projections
Share of Full time and partime workforce. Includes decade employment trends and future workforce projections.
State-Level Insights – Finance, Technology, and Business Sector (FTB)
The State Pages offer detailed, region-specific insights into employment across the FTB sectors, also at the 4-digit industry level.
Total Employment (10-Year Trend)
Tracks workforce changes across FTB sectors over the past decade in each state.
Demographics
Breaks down the state workforce by age, gender, education level, and median earnings and diversity.
State-level Insights: Finance, Technology, and Business Sector (FTB)
The State Pages offer detailed, region-specific insights into employment across the FTB sectors, also at the 4-digit industry level.
Total Employment (10-Year Trend)
Tracks workforce changes across FTB sectors over the past decade in each state.
Demographics
Breaks down the state workforce by age, gender, education level, and median earnings and diversity.
FAQ
What is the definition of an FTB industry?
The industry definition as per ANZSIC refers to the classification of industries under the Australian and New Zealand Standard Industrial Classification (ANZSIC) system. In WFP the Finance , Business and Technology are defined with the corresponding sectors.
What is the definition of an FTB occupation?
Occupation at the 4-digit level classification within the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO) system.
How do the Industry and Occupations dashboards differ from each other?
The Industry Dashboard displays workforce plan data by sectors (ANZSIC), while the Occupations Dashboard presents data by occupations (ANZSCO/OSCA). The Industry Dashboard provides a sector-based view, helping stakeholders understand workforce trends and demographics within specific industries (e.g. Financial Services). The Occupations Dashboard offers a job-based perspective, enabling analysis of specific roles or skills across all industries (e.g. Accountants, Software Developers).
Why are the total national-workforce figures different between the Industry and Occupations dashboards?
Workforce totals differ between the Industry and Occupations Dashboards due to their distinct classification approaches. The Industry Dashboard categorises individuals based on the sector in which their employer operates (using ANZSIC), while the Occupations dashboard classifies individuals according to the specific job or role they perform (using ANZSCO or OSCA). These represent two valid but fundamentally different perspectives on the workforce.
Why aren’t Cyber and AI occupations listed in the dashboard?
Data for Cyber and AI occupations is relatively recent, and we have not yet been able to incorporate it into our dashboards. Future updates aim to include this data for a more comprehensive view.
Why was the age category of 24-54 chosen to be displayed on the dashboards?
The 24-54 age group is one of the three age brackets used in the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Characteristics of Employment dataset. It is displayed because it represents the largest share of the workforce.
How are the Employment Growth Projections calculated?
Employment growth projections are based on an economic model developed by Oxford Economics Australia.
Why do identical median weekly earnings appear across multiple sectors?
Median weekly earnings are reported at the 3-digit ANZSIC level, which can result in identical figures across multiple sectors.
What methodology is used to classify FTB occupations and sectors?
FTB occupations and industries are allocated by Jobs and Skills Australia (JSA).
What does a dash (-) indicate in the dashboards?
The dash (-) symbol represents unavailable or insufficient data.