Jobs and Skills Australia surveys around 1000 employers each month to find out about their experience when recruiting staff as well as whether they are expecting to increase staffing levels. This feedback provides insights about labour market conditions and helps in developing resources designed to help job seekers understand what employers are looking for.
Recruitment Insights Report
Each month, the Recruitment Insights Report (RIR) presents data collected from the REOS. Information is provided at a national, capital city and rest of state level for recruitment activity, difficulty, staffing outlook, reasons for recruiting and more. Download the full report for more information.
July 2026 overview:
| Recruitment activity | Recruitment difficulty | Expect to increase staff |
|---|---|---|
|
44% |
43% |
17% |
|
Monthly change: -7% pts Annual change: -6% pts |
Monthly change: -1% pt Annual change: 4% pts |
Monthly change: -3% pts Annual change: -2% pts |
Downloads
Recruitment Insights Report - July 2026 data file
recruitment_insights_report_-_july_2026_data_file.xlsx195196
DownloadAugust data
Coming September 2026
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Contact
For information on the REOS survey or the Recruitment Insights Reports email REOS@jobsandskills.gov.au or telephone 1800 059 439 (REOS survey enquiries only).