Librarians
1. Immigration displacement risk
How likely jobs in this occupation could be affected by immigration-driven labour supply changes.
Source: ABS Census 2021 (TableBuilder, overseas-born by occupation). Data period: 2021.
2. AI / Automation risk
Likelihood that tasks in this occupation could be automated by AI or robotics in the coming years.
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia, Generative AI Capacity Study. Data period: 2024.
3. Entry & opportunity
How difficult to go from no experience to first job: based on share of entry-level ads (JSA) and typical qualification (ANZSCO). Approximate.
Employment is growing strongly and replacement adds many openings. Demand is high, but entry requirements are tough — education, credentials or experience matter.
+15.7%5-year (May 2025 → May 2030)
3.2k total
44% from replacement (retirements, exits)
Source: JSA Employment Projections (growth, openings); JSA Gen AI Study (entry-level share); ANZSCO skill level. Data period: May 2025–2030 (projections), 2024 (Gen AI).
5. Earnings
Average weekly total cash earnings (all employees, Persons). Includes full-time and part-time.
Source: ABS Employee Earnings and Hours. Data period: May 2025.