The Occupation Shortage Report offers analysis on possible shortage pressures in the labour market.
Some highlights this quarter:
- The national vacancy fill rate rose to 70.6%, showing employers are filling jobs more easily.
- Both metropolitan (72.2%) and regional (65.8%) fill rates improved, narrowing the gap between city and country.
- Fill rates for Skill Level 3 occupations (55.1%) remain well below other skill levels, despite some improvement over the year.
- A new Mismatch Index (MI) highlights uneven distribution of applicants and vacancies across occupations.
- In 2024–25, 30% of applicants would need to switch occupations for a balanced market, down from 33% in 2023–24.
- Professionals account for more than one-third of the mismatch.
- A better balance could be achieved if some applicants shifted from Clerical and Administrative roles to Community and Personal Service work.
For more insights, download the full report.