On this page
Spotlight articles highlight topical issues and are a more detailed analysis of recruitment using REOS data.
REOS March quarter 2025 results
This month, the Recruitment Experiences and Outlook Survey (REOS) spotlights the results from the March quarter.
Key findings include:
- Recruitment activity eased across all states and territories (except for South Australia) over the year.
- Queensland recorded the highest recruitment rate (53%) and recruitment difficulty rate (45%) across all states.
- ACT employers recorded the least difficulty recruiting (31%), down by 18 percentage points compared to the same period last year.
- Employers in the Northern Territory are still the most likely to be looking for staff.
- Employers are finding it easier to fill Technician and Trades Worker positions compared with a year ago.
- Recruitment difficulty in the Manufacturing industry remains higher than in other reported industries.
For more insights, download the spotlight.
Upcoming release:
REOS Spotlight – June 2025
Previous spotlights
REOS Spotlight - December quarter 2024 results
reos_spotlight_-_december_quarter_2024_results.pdf294458
DownloadREOS Spotlight - Trends and Change in Recruitment Difficulty
REOS Spotlight - Trends and Change in Recruitment Difficulty-Dec 2024.pdf193069
DownloadREOS Spotlight - September Quarter 2024 Results
reos_spotlight_-_september_quarter_2024_results.pdf369492
DownloadREOS Spotlight - Recruitment experiences in the Construction industry
reos_spotlight_-_recruitment_experiences_in_the_construction_industry.pdf547794
DownloadREOS Spotlight - Recruitment experiences across Australia's regions
recruitment_experiences_across_australias_regions_-_october_2024.pdf501896
DownloadREOS Spotlight - Recruitment Difficulty Update to May 2024
reos_spotlight_-_recruitment_difficulty_update_to_may_2024.pdf239410
DownloadREOS Spotlight - June quarter 2024 results
REOS Spotlight - June quarter 2024 results.pdf367767
DownloadREOS Spotlight - March quarter 2024 results
reos_spotlight_-_march_quarter_2024_results.pdf368838
DownloadREOS Spotlight - Employers' experiences recruiting for apprentices
reos_spotlight_-_employers_experiences_recruiting_for_apprentices.pdf315142
DownloadREOS Spotlight - Employers' retention issues
reos_spotlight_-_employers_retention_issues.pdf315085
DownloadREOS Spotlight - December quarter 2023 results
reos_spotlight_-_december_quarter_2023_results.pdf397571
DownloadREOS Spotlight - Jobless applicants December 2023
REOS Spotlight - Jobless applicants December 2023 .pdf226661
DownloadREOS Spotlight - September quarter 2023 results
spotlight_-_sept_qtr_2023_results_-_november_2023_.pdf354390
DownloadREOS Spotlight - Employers unrealised vacancies
recruitment_spotlight_-_employers_unrealised_vacancies_-_september_2023.pdf283511
Download