Trends Transforming the Australian Tertiary Education Sector
A Guide for Australian Tertiary Education People Managers
The tertiary education sector drives the nation's intellectual and economic growth. Despite challenges like the pandemic and financial constraints, it continues to innovate through research and technology. This report explores four key trends—funding pressures, technological advancements, workforce development, and regulatory changes —shaping the workforce and guiding future staffing strategies.
- Government commits to 80% of working-aged Australians holding tertiary education by 2050
- $500M+ is collective anticipated shortfall for university funding in 2024
- Universities are the third-most targeted sector for cybersecurity incidents in FY22/23
