Jobs and Skills Australia

This month’s Vacancy Report is out now!   While the overall job market shows signs of softening, specific sectors like financial advice could be gearing up for a growth phase. Intrigued? Download the report https://lnkd.in/geZaMf5j and check out our news story. https://lnkd.in/gau4Sctj   #JobsandSkillsAustralia #LabourMarket #IVI #Jobs #FinancialAdvice

Did you know suitability gaps tell us a lot about hiring trends? The September 2024 OSR report reveals that employers are more selective when labour market conditions are softer and occupations with high experience and qualification requirements have large suitability gaps. Read our news story https://lnkd.in/gtEnAg-c and download the full report. https://lnkd.in/gRQjs64g #JobsAndSkillsAustralia #OccupationShortage #FillRates #Occupations #Finance #Enginerring

Over the past five years, employment for Veterinarians has grown by a massive 32.1%, almost three times the national average. Yet, filling these roles remains a significant challenge, with vacancies now taking 25 weeks to fill, up from 8 weeks in 2014.   Read more in the September Labour Market Update. https://lnkd.in/gg4zKzPU   #JobsandSkillsAustralia #LabourMarket #LMU #LabourTrends #WorkforceShortage #VeterinaryCare

Looking for a big picture of today’s Australian labour market?   Our Better Together – The Jobs and Skills Report 2024 is packed with evidence and analysis to help inform efforts to optimise and assist more people to access the benefits of education and paid work. Find out more. https://lnkd.in/gSjBgtpS   #JobsandSkillsAustralia #Analysis #LabourMarket #AustralianJobs #JSReport2024 #JSAroadshow2024

Recruitment: It’s getting easier… but not for everyone. Across the country, employers are finding it less of a challenge to fill vacancies compared to the last time they recruited for the same roles. But here’s the twist—there’s still a determined few who say it’s harder than ever. What’s behind this mix of relief and resistance? This month, we’re shining a spotlight on the gap between absolute and relative recruitment difficulty. To see where your experience fits in, read our news story https://lnkd.in/gEVRAzm4 and download the REOS Spotlight. https://lnkd.in/gGGiUpsy #JobsandSkillsAustralia #JobVacancies #LabourMarket #Recruitment #RecruitmentExperiencesandOutlookSurvey

JSA Roadshow destination 7: Melbourne, lands of the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung and Bunurong Boon Wurrung peoples.  Theme: Clean Economy🌳 Thanks to Ms Megan Lilly, JSA Deputy Commissioner for facilitating the panel discussion with: Mr Liam O'Brien – Assistant Secretary at Australian Council of Trade Unions, Ministerial Advisory Board. Ms Lill Healy – Deputy Secretary, Skills and Employment Group in the Victorian Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions. Ms Nicole Boldt – Strategic Projects Lead, Clean Energy Council. See you next week for our last stop in Hobart! https://lnkd.in/gZvvTmBp #JobsandSkillsAustralia #Victoria #Melbourne #JSAroadshow2024

As Christmas and the holiday season approaches, we shine a spotlight on our incredible Sales Assistants across Australia. Thanks for the many work hours to help us choose the perfect Christmas gift! November’s NERO data reveals that the largest number of Sales Assistants live in Melbourne's west and south east, and on the Gold Coast. Explore #NERO today and discover timely information on employment in 355 occupations across 88 regions in Australia. https://lnkd.in/d4RTyY5p #AustralianEconomy #JobsandSkillsAustralia #Sales #ChristmasShopping

Australia’s labour market is showing remarkable strength! 🚀 Over the September quarter 2024, employment rose by 3.1%, well above the decade-average annual growth rate of 2.3%. Victoria and New South Wales led the charge, while key roles like Professionals (+120,200 jobs) and Community and Personal Service Workers (+75,200 jobs) are driving growth. To find out more, read our news story https://lnkd.in/gv8YiupQ and the September Labour Market Update. https://lnkd.in/gg4zKzPU #JobsandSkillsAustralia #LabourMarket #LMU #LabourTrends #LabourMarket #EmploymentGrowth #FutureOfWork

Occupations with more mature-aged workers are less likely to face shortages! Only 19% of roles with 30%+ workers aged 55+ were in shortage, compared to 44% of those with fewer older workers. Embracing age diversity can help address workforce gaps, especially in an ageing population. Find more interesting and helpful insights in the OSL. https://lnkd.in/gY_zjHnN Key Findings and Insights Report: https://lnkd.in/gfbDTbSt #JobsandSkillsAustralia #Occupations #OccupationShortage #LabourMarket #AgeInclusivity #WorkforceShortages #FutureOfWork

Another big week for the JSA Roadshow last week! ⭐️   Destination 5: Brisbane, Yuggera Country. Theme: Importance of industry leadership of skilling and workforce issues 📈   The panel: Dr Jodie Trembath PhD – Ministerial Advisory Board and Director of Skills, Employment and Small Business ACCI.   Mr Rod Camm – CEO Motor Trades Association of Queensland.    Ms Jacqueline King – General Secretary, Queensland Council of Unions.    Thanks to our Commissioner, Professor Barney Glover AO, for the Jobs and Skills Report presentation and Deputy Commissioner Mr Trevor Gauld for facilitating the panel discussion.   Destination 6: Darwin. Larrakia Country. Theme: Understanding our Region 👨🏼🌾 Thanks to Mr David Turvey, our Executive Director for facilitating the panel discussion.   The panel: Ms Cath Bowtell – Ministerial Advisory Board Chair.   Ms Catherine White – Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Department of Education and Training.   Mr Stewart Forrest – NT Manager, Arafura Resources.      Mr David Hayes – Electrical Trades Union, Northern Territory.   Thank to you all for attending and for all the insightful questions!   We’ll see you tomorrow in Melbourne!   https://lnkd.in/gZvvTmBp   #JobsandSkillsAustralia #Brisbane #Queensland #Darwin #NorthernTerritory #JSAroadshow2024