JSA roadshow events will run in every capital city and Wodonga
Jobs and Skills Australia has reported that 13.6 million Australians are using AI tools in their daily lives, with usage reaching over 70% among people aged 25-49.
On 20/10/2026, the agency marked the start of the inaugural Jobs & Skills Month with the release of Pathways to Success, Jobs and Skills Report 2026.
The annual report details the latest evidence on jobs, skills and workforce participation. It is intended to help build a more productive, inclusive and resilient labour market.
The assessment of Australia’s skills needs is more critical with increased use of artificial intelligence. Jobs and Skills Australia said understanding Australia’s future workforce and skills needs is more important than ever, with the continued rise in AI use, the shift to a cleaner economy and global uncertainty changing the skills needed.
Jobs and Skills Australia Acting Commissioner Trevor Gauld said, “The increasing scale of AI uptake highlights the growing interconnection between technology, workforce development and Australia’s skills systems.”
Gauld also said, “Understanding these shifts will be essential to helping Australia prepare for emerging workforce opportunities and challenges.”
He said the intersection of demand from an ageing population, healthcare, AI, advanced manufacturing, net zero and housing presents both opportunities and challenges. Gauld said that makes it more important than ever to develop and fully use the skills of all Australians and to harness AI in a way that augments their work, increases productivity and improves living standards.
The release of the Jobs and Skills Report marks the launch of the inaugural Jobs & Skills Month. The theme of Jobs & Skills Month is Pathways to success.
That theme is in recognition of evolving changes to future careers. The Jobs & Skills Month national calendar features activities being run by participating organisations around the country.
Roadshow reaches capitals, Wodonga and online
The popular JSA Roadshow is also being held as part of Jobs & Skills Month. It includes local events in every capital city, the regional centre of Wodonga and online.
Registrations are now open. The Jobs and Skills Report 2026 is now available on the Jobs and Skills Australia website.
Gauld said, “This is why this report and the introduction of the national Jobs & Skills Month initiative are so important. Responding to evolving skills needs now will help secure a stronger, more prosperous future for Australia.”
