Gold Coast employment: Why we can look forward to jobs as space tourism operators, cricket farmers and cyborg psychologists

A new report has revealed a list of high-value jobs expected to come to the Gold Coast, many of which you may not have heard of before.

GOLD Coast children will soon be forging careers as space tourism operators, cricket farmers and cyborg psychologists, according to a new report being released today.

The futuristic 100 Jobs of the Future report, written by researchers at Ford Australia, Griffith and Deakin universities, considered the industries and careers that would emerge over the next few decades.

While jobs in repetitive tasks are under threat, those in science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM) fields are expected to prosper.

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A Nostalgist works to recreate remembered experiences for the elderly. Because people are so long lived, there will be a strong trade in recreating the best parts of life for people from 80 or 100 years ago.

The Gold Coast — which is quickly becoming a hub for technology and medicine — is already ahead of the curve, according to experts behind the report.

“The report was intended as an inspiration to spark young people, instead of the usual ‘the robots are coming for your jobs’ outlook,” said report co-author Ruth Bridgstock, Professor and Deputy Director of Teaching and Curriculum Transformation at Griffith University.

The study also pointed to a large range of job opportunities in space, for new titles like ‘off-world habitat developers’ who will build stations, and later space tourism operators taking tours on the Mars and moon colonies.

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An Autonomous Vehicle Profile Designer. In the future, driving will be optional as autonomous vehicles become more affordable and varied, leading to extended choice in forms of mobility.

Prof Bridgstock said the Gold Coast tourism industry was unlikely to compete with space tourism just yet, despite the sector’s predicted growth.

“I don’t think the Gold Coast tourism operators and hotel owners have anything to worry about when it comes to swapping the beach for the Mars, for at least another 20 years,” she laughed.

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The research, which included interviews with 11 industry leaders, found major drivers of change included artificial intelligence, robots and big data, as well as innovation in materials,

propulsion and energy strategies, climate change, globalisation and population pressures.

Those interested in the study can also take a complimentary online quiz which matches a person’s personality, skills and interests to a job in the future.

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A Cyborg Psychologist will work with people who have synthetic organs, robotic limbs and body implants, to help them come to terms living as cyborgs.

“We know from research that almost 50 per cent of jobs across the economy are predicted to disappear over the next few decades, but that will be balanced out by new fields and careers — which is reason to be excited,” Professor Bridgstock said.

In aged care it is predicted ‘nostaligists’ will work to recreate past experiences with the help of virtual reality for older people and 100-year counsellors will ensure the longer-living population makes the most of their lives.

In health cyborg psychologists will adjust people to their new robotic limbs and organs and memory optimisers will help you hack your own brain.

Prof Bridgstock said the Gold Coast may also reap the benefits of a shift back to agriculture, with micro protein farming schemes like crickets and algae becoming more popular.

“We see potential for growth in these areas, particularly in urban landscapes.

“In the report, we predict a more complex and changing world of work, but one where young people will be able to find or create exciting work opportunities that make the most of their interests and skills.

“Future workers will have many jobs over a lifetime, and people who can adapt and stay ahead of the needs of the workplace, rather than waiting to be shown, will prosper.”

FUTURE JOBS FULL LIST

100 year counsellor

100 year counsellors will help people to have a productive and fulfilling life, particularly as they age.

Additive manufacturing engineer

Additive manufacturing engineers will be responsible for making everything from satellite dishes to refrigerators.

Aesthetician

Aestheticians will help people enhance their physical appearances using the latest in biochemistry and fashion technology.

Aged health carer of the future

Aged health carers will ensure the quality of life of elderly people.

Aged persons climate solutions consultant

Aged persons climate solutions consultants will work with government, councils, and elderly people to design strategies to guard against the effects of extreme weather on elderly populations.

Agroecological farmer

Agroecological farmers will grow crops and biofuel, while restoring agricultural balance.

AI educator

AI educators will help people make the most of artificial intelligence, including learning how to use digital tools and data, and how to work with digital and robotic assistants.

AI intellectual property negotiator

AI intellectual property negotiators will negotiate for the ownership of new technologies, products, software, or other creative outputs.

Algorithm interpreter

Algorithm interpreters will help people understand how algorithms work and why artificial intelligence has come up with the decisions that it has.

Analogue experience guide

Analogue experience guides will help people unplug from digital life and reconnect with the natural world, without digital implants or augmented reality.

Automated transit system troubleshooter

Automated transit system troubleshooters will address potential problems that occur in a transit system almost entirely comprised of autonomous self driving vehicles.

Automation anomaly analyst

Automation anomaly analysts will help others to understand, improve, and refine solutions generated by AI.

Autonomous vehicle profile designer

Autonomous vehicle profile designers will custom design vehicles to suit the individual needs and tastes of the vehicle owner.

Behaviour prediction analyst

Behaviour prediction analysts will predict human and system behaviour based on data and algorithms.

Biofilm plumber

Biofilm plumbers will install and maintain coatings of biofilm onto the walls of sewerage and wastewater pipes and liquid composting bins.

Bio-jacker

Bio-jackers will be genetic engineers, undertaking precision genome editing of plants and animals, including humans.

Biometric security solutions engineer

Biometric security solutions engineers will create individualised biometric signatures to use when accessing digital and physical access points, replacing online passwords and physical keys.

Biomimicry innovator

Biomimicry innovators will seek sustainable solutions to human challenges by emulating nature’s engineering processes.

Bioprinting engineer

Bioprinting engineers will create viable tissue for human implants, using hardware and software associated with next generation 3D printers.

Blockchain talent analyst

Blockchain talent analysts will work with employers to figure out what kind of person they want for a role and find the right person for the job using talent analytics algorithms.

Chief digital augmentation officer

Chief digital augmentation officers will select the AI technology and other technological solutions (such as robotics and augmentations) for organisations.

Chief ethics officer

Chief ethics officers will ensure that companies follow ethical and socially responsible policies and practices.

Child assistant bot programmer

Child assistant bot programmers will design humanoid robots to provide children with education, supervision, and play.

Community farm finance broker

Community farm finance brokers will connect farmers with individuals seeking to invest in their own food production.

Community support worker

Community support workers will ensure the wellbeing of people engaging in communal living.

Cricket farmer

Cricket farmers will monitor, maintain and breed crickets for healthy, high-protein food production.

Cross-cultural capability facilitators

Cross-cultural capability facilitators will work with people in cross-cultural contexts to facilitate negotiations and projects.

Cyborg psychologist

Cyborg psychologists will work with people who have synthetic organs, robotic limbs, and body implants, to help them come to terms with living as cyborgs.

Data commodities broker

Data commodities brokers will sell collected data on behalf of people, communities and corporations, feeding the data into machine learning algorithms.

Data farmer

Data farmers will create and manage semi-autonomous algorithms that will identify and trace connections between otherwise unrelated sets of data.

Data privacy strategist

Data privacy strategists will be responsible for designing solutions to protect people’s data.

Data storage solutions designer

Data storage solutions designers will draw on a variety of innovative and fast changing data storage systems to create purpose built solutions for clients.

Data waste recycler

Data waste recyclers will receive data recommended for deletion from companies, communities and individuals, and review it to see if it can be recycled for other purposes.

Data-based medical diagnostician

Data-based medical diagnosticians will specialise in making sense of data in order to make medical diagnoses in complex cases or where the patient has mysterious symptoms.

Decision support worker

Decision support workers will help people make data-informed decisions to ensure that their life runs smoothly.

De-extinction geneticist

De-extinction geneticists will restore extinct animal and plant species, in order to rebalance ecosystems, improve agriculture, and create designer pets.

Digital apiarist

Digital apiarists will build, maintain, and collect data on bee hives, supporting agriculture and plant life in general.

Digital implant designer

Digital implant designers will create body hacks that will be implanted into people’s bodies and brains to ensure their health and enhance their lifestyles.

Digital memorialists and archivists

Digital memorialists and archivists will work with a deceased person’s surviving family members and loved ones to determine which parts of their digital identity should live on publicly, which should be retained by the family, and which should be archived.

DigiTech troubleshooter

DigiTech troubleshooters will work with households and businesses to solve problems with digital technologies that aren’t easily fixable using at-home troubleshooting algorithms.

Displaced persons re-integrator

Displaced persons re-integrators will support people who have been displaced from their previous communities to find or create new communities and settle into their new lives.

Drone airspace regulator

Drone airspace regulators will develop road rules for the sky, ensuring drones can be operated safely and efficiently.

Drone experience designer

Drone experience designers will work with drone fleet controllers to optimise people’s interactions with drones.

Early childhood teacher

Early childhood teachers will support young children to learn and discover their potential.

Energy and data systems installer

Energy and data systems installers will create intelligent home and office environments that are customised to optimise their energy use while continually learning and adapting to user behaviour.

Entomicrobiotech cleaners

Entomicrobiotech cleaners will use bacteria and insects to clean up pollution and waste.

Ethical hacker

Ethical hackers will identify weaknesses in cybersecurity systems to find and fix potential security risks and fight off attackers.

Farm safety advisor

Farm safety advisors will reduce farm accidents and injuries.

Flood control engineer

Flood control engineers will work with multiple flood management systems in a world where global sea levels have risen and extreme weather is commonplace.

Food knowledge communicator

Food knowledge communicators will help people to change their relationship with food, making it healthier and more ethical.

Forensic data analyst

Forensic data analysts will dig into data produced in and around a crime scene, and follow data trails to understand what happened in a crime.

Freelance virtual clutter organiser

Freelance virtual organisers will help to manage a person’s virtual clutter and data.

Fusionist

Fusionists will use design approaches to bring together professionals from art, engineering, research, science, and other disciplines to create innovative ideas, experiences, and solutions to complex problems.

Gamification designer

Gamification designers will enhance user engagement of such things as nutrition, education, and exercise, by developing games.

Genetics coach

Genetics coaches will help people understand their genetic profiles and the impact of genes on their health and wellness.

Haptic technology designer

Haptic technology designers will create realistic touch control, touch sensing, and motion tracking to virtual and augmented reality.

Health shaper

Health shapers will work with clients to build health solutions customised to their lives and needs.

Human habitat designer

Human habitat designers will develop and design land and built environments to create effective living and working arrangements in large settlements.

Innovation manager

Innovation managers will seek out new methods and technologies to support innovative thinking environments in organisations.

Integrated ecology restoration worker

Integrated ecology restoration workers will undo environmental damage and restore the natural environment to a healthy state.

Integrated energy systems strategist

Integrated energy systems strategists will design urban energy systems that are efficient, sustainable and safe.

Integrated home technology brokers

Integrated home technology brokers will work with households to design home support solutions that include household robots, data management and privacy, body implants for family members, and home controls.

Lifelong education advisor

Lifelong education advisors will help people develop their careers and stay up to date with training and technology advances.

Local community co-ordinator

Local community co-ordinators will organise activities to help communities and residents come together and thrive.

Machine-learning developer

Machine-learning developers will work with artificial intelligence to create and refine computer systems that learn new processes without human intervention.

Massive 3D printed building designer

Massive 3D printed building designers will design and build large structures using 3D printing technology.

Mechatronics engineer

Mechatronic engineers will build and optimise robots.

Media remixer

Media remixers will combine a variety of media from across time to create blended one-of-a-kind products or experiences.

Memory optimiser

Memory optimisers will augment people’s working memory capacities through digital implant technologies, and judicious memory erasure.

Multisensory experience designer

Multisensory experience designers will bring together virtual reality, haptic and biofeedback/biometric technologies to create fully immersive basis of games and leisure activities, marketing campaigns, and education/training.

Nanomedical engineer

Nanomedical engineers will design and plan personalised medical treatments that use nanoparticles. Nanomedical engineer (Artists impression)

Net positive architect

Net positive architects will design building solutions to create viable and responsible commercial buildings or houses.

New materials engineer

New materials engineers will create innovative applications for cutting-edge materials and technology.

Nostalgist

Nostalgists will recreate remembered experiences for the elderly.

Nostalgist (Artists impression)

Nutri-gutome consultant

Nutri-gutome consultants will support people’s health by managing the bacteria in the human digestive tract.

Offworld habitat designer

Offworld habitat designers will create habitable buildings and environments on other planets.

Personal brand manager & content curator

Personal brand managers and content creators will help people market themselves and their personal brand using digital technologies.

Personalised marketer

Personalised marketers will develop and implement marketing strategies that can market products with individualised content tailored to an individual person.

Predictive regulation analyst

Predictive regulation analysts will forecast which aspects of upcoming changes to technology, business, society and the environment need government regulation.

Quantum computer programmer

Quantum computer programmers will use high speed computers to solve complex and novel problems.

Real-virtual transfer shop manager

Real-virtual transfer shop managers will use 3D printing and other technologies to create physical versions of virtual objects (and vice versa).

Regional community growth co-ordinator

Regional community growth co-ordinators will support people looking to transition from urban to regional living.

Robot ethicist

Robot ethicists will address ethical issues associated with artificial intelligence, robots, cyborg technologies, and augmented/virtual reality.

Robot mechanic

Robot mechanics will maintain robots and autonomous vehicles to keep them running smoothly.

Satellite network maintenance engineer

Satellite network maintenance engineers will be responsible for keeping the global wireless satellite network functioning.

Shadowtech manager

Shadowtech managers will work in large organisations, managing technology that is used by employees but is not officially endorsed by the organisation.

Sharing auditors

Sharing auditors will analyse homes and businesses for assets that can become part of the sharing economy.

Smart dust wrangler

Smart dust wranglers will program swarms of ‘smart dust’ to assist with surveillance, ecology restoration, and pollution control.

Space tourism operator

Space tourism operators will lead real-life tours across the solar system.

Sportsperson of the future

Sportspeople of the future will engage in competitive sports, supported by the latest in technological advances.

Sustainable energy solutions engineer

Sustainable energy solutions engineers will design energy generation, storage, transport, and use systems that are efficient, sustainable and safe.

Swarm artist

Swarm artists will use drone swarms to create art, music, or performance-based cultural experiences.

Terraforming microbiologist

Terraforming microbiologists will make other planets habitable.

Trendwatcher

Trendwatchers will know what is likely to happen next, and how to make the most of it.

Virtual and augmented reality experience creator

Virtual and augmented reality experience creators will design digital and virtual experiences for healthcare, marketing, or entertainment.

Virtual assistant personality designer

Virtual assistant personality designers will custom-program virtual assistants and tailor them to their client’s needs.

Virtual surgeon

Virtual surgeons will perform surgery using robotics and virtual technologies.

Waste reclamation and upcycling specialist

Waste reclamation and upcycling specialists will turn waste into high quality materials so that they can be used in manufacturing products.

Water management specialist

Water management specialists will manage water sources and ensure that water is recycled, reconditioned and distributed appropriately.

Weather control engineer

Weather control engineers will ensure a planet’s climate is able to support the many different ecosystems that exist upon it.