Employment opportunities in fashion retail could increase by around 20 per cent in Q3 and Q4 this year.
Michael Page regional director Richard Wynn said that the headcount in fashion retail will continue to grow over the next couple of years due to the influx of international heavyweights such as H&M, Zara and Uniqlo.
“Over the past five or six years, it's been about Coles and Woolworths - now it's all about fashion. There's a pulse.”
Wynn also said that whilst room for entry, mid-level and management will become available, many of the anticipated opportunities will be in the digital sub-sector.
Referring to Michael Page's annual salary and employment forecast, Wynn estimated that employees entering the industry could earn around $48,000-$162,000 per year across store, multi site, state and national management roles.
In addition, fashion buying and merchandising entrants could earn approximately $40,000-$150,000 per year.
According to market research conducted by Michael Page and relayed by Wynn, the overwhelming attraction to the industry for those jumping ship is strong company culture.
This is followed by structured career progression and company focus on diversity, inclusion and flexibility.