The Occupation Shortage Report offers analysis on possible shortage pressures in the labour market.
Some highlights this quarter:
- National fill rate reached 70.7% in December 2025, up 2.1 percentage points over the past year but only marginally up from the last quarter.
- Regional areas saw strong gains, with fill rates rising 5.6 points in the last 12 months to 68.6%.
- The gap between metro and regional fill rates is the smallest since 2023, now at just 3.2 percentage points.
- Employers are finding more suitable candidates for vacant roles, with steady improvement across Australia.
- All Skill Level occupation groups saw improved fill rates this quarter, but Skill Level 3 remains low at 54.5%.
For more insights, download the full report.