Key Points In Australia, 0.06% of job postings are related to generative AI — a small but rapidly growing number.The creation of generative AI jobs has been concentrated in New South Wales and Victoria, reflecting the concentration of the tech sector in the nation’s two largest cities.There were more than 100 different occupations with at least one job posting referencing generative AI in the September quarter. Generative AI is most commonly referenced in job postings for data scientists and machine learning engineers. Artificial Intelligence has rapidly evolved over the past few years — especially generative artificial intelligence tools, including ChatGPT, based on large language models that create the illusion of real intelligence via their ability to consume and produce content. These tools have the potential to fundamentally change how many Australians work. Indeed recently released a report documenting the work skills that generative AI tools can and cannot currently do well. They display a high level of proficiency in the use of communication and language, along with a range of technical skills, but aren’t particularly useful in roles that require more hands-on and/or face-to-face interpersonal skills. While the ultimate, long-term impact of these tools remains to be seen, employers are already hiring for AI-specific roles — either developing generative AI tools, or explicitly using them. These jobs aren’t yet common, having only emerged this year, but they are increasing rapidly. So far the creation of these jobs has been concentrated almost entirely in New South Wales and Victoria.
