The April 2023 Preliminary Vacancy Report shows, in seasonally adjusted terms, online job advertisements increased by 3.6% (or 10,100 job advertisements) in the month to stand at 294,500.
Over the month, recruitment activity increased across 7 states and territories. The strongest growth was recorded in South Australia (up 8.2% or 1,300 job advertisements), followed by Victoria (up 4.8% or 3,500 job advertisements), Western Australia (up 4.4% or 1,500 job advertisements) and Queensland (up 3.6% or 2,200 job advertisements).
In the same period, online job advertisements decreased in the Northern Territory (down 3.7% or 120 job advertisements).
Job advertisements over the last twelve months have increased by 0.7% (or 2,100 job advertisements), with 4 states and territories recording an increase. The strongest growth over the year was recorded in Tasmania (up 23.0% or 830 job advertisements) and South Australia (up 12.0% or 1,800 job advertisements).
The detailed release of the Internet Vacancy Index (IVI), including occupation, regional and skill level data, will be available on Wednesday 24 May 2023.
Date
May 12, 2023
Categories
News and updates
