As we look toward 2026, Austria is poised to create thousands of new jobs driven by a massive wave of retirements (die Pensionierungswelle), demographic shifts, and increased public investment. In this episode, we break down the specific industries leading this demand:

• Healthcare and Education: Learn why Austria will need 24,000 additional elderly care workers and 14,000 kindergarten teachers by 2030.

• Transport and Infrastructure: Discover how the national rail operator, ÖBB, is entering its largest recruitment phase, needing 4,000 new workers annually to replace retiring staff.

• The Green Transition: Explore the Energiewende and the 254,000 full-time roles required by 2032 to implement renewable energy acts.

• Tourism and Public Security: From seasonal hospitality quotas to a surge in police cadet recruitment, we highlight where the immediate openings are.We also address the "horror stories" and hurdles faced by international workers regarding credential recognition and integration, providing a realistic look at navigating the Austrian job search (der Fachkräftemangel).

Austria jobs 2026, working in Austria, healthcare careers, renewable energy jobs, ÖBB recruitment, Fachkräftemangel, Vienna startups, seasonal work Austria, Austrian labor market trends, green energy careers.

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