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December 2024 data were released on 15 January 2024.
Introduction
The Internet Vacancy Index (IVI) is a monthly count of online job advertisements compiled by Jobs and Skills Australia. Data are available by occupational groups, skill level groups, state or territory and by regional areas.
Key points
In seasonally adjusted terms, job advertisements decreased by 2.5% (or 5,400 job advertisements) in December 2024 to stand at 214,600. Vacancy numbers continue at elevated levels, with around 25% more advertisements in the labour market presently than compared with the monthly average for 2019.
The monthly Vacancy Report includes spotlights on key facets of the Australian labour market. These bring together the wider breadth of data produced by Jobs and Skills Australia and our external stakeholders to provide an overarching summary of a particular labour market segment.
This month’s spotlight ‘Year in review 2024’ revisits some of the most popular topics covered in the Vacancy Report over 2024 to provide updated and revised analysis.
Headline and detailed results for occupations, skill level groups and regions are also available in the Vacancy Report.
Job Advertisements and Unemployment Rate – January 2006 to December 2024
Downloads
Vacancy Report - December 2024 - Jobs and Skills Australia.pdf
vacancy_report_-_december_2024_-_jobs_and_skills_australia.pdf502100
DownloadStocking Up on Advisers - Is a bull market for Fin-talent on the horizon.pdf
stocking_up_on_advisers_-_is_a_bull_market_for_fin-talent_on_the_horizon.pdf458534
DownloadBumper to Bumper - Growing demand for Panelbeaters amid declining workforce capacity
bumper_to_bumper_-_growing_demand_for_panelbeaters_amid_declining_workforce_capacity.pdf453300
DownloadLabour demand for Veterinarians and the complex challenges exacerbated by occupational shortages
labour_demand_for_veterinarians_and_the_complex_challenges_exacerbated_by_occupational_shortages.pdf524100
DownloadFrom Sizzle to Fizzle - Changing demand patterns for kitchen staff in the post-pandemic period
from_sizzle_to_fizzle_-_changing_demand_patterns_for_kitchen_staff_in_the_post-pandemic_period.pdf505411
DownloadPackage Deal - The persistent demand for Delivery Drivers, new protections for vulnerable workers and the potential benefit of autonomous technologies
package_deal_-_the_persistent_demand_for_delivery_drivers_new_protections_for_vulnerable_workers_and_the_potential_benefit_of_autonomous_technologies.pdf449650
DownloadBoomtown Buzz - Unpacking changing demand patterns in thriving regional labour markets.pdf
boomtown_buzz_-_unpacking_changing_demand_patterns_in_thriving_regional_labour_markets.pdf494935
DownloadPlease keep your seatbelts fastened, demand for Air Transport Professionals has taken off
please_keep_your_seatbelts_fastened_demand_for_air_transport_professionals_has_taken_off.pdf445675
Download“More than a job” - Transforming climate-concern into critical careers
more_than_a_job_-_transforming_climate-concern_into_critical_careers.pdf524978
DownloadCleaning House - Does declining demand for domestic cleaners have the potential to exacerbate disadvantage for some workers
cleaning_house_-_does_declining_demand_for_domestic_cleaners_have_the_potential_to_exacerbate_disadvantage_for_some_workers.pdf436778
DownloadBLACK, WHITE and RED ALL OVER - The tipping point for Journalists and Other Writers
black_white_and_red_all_over_-_the_tipping_point_for_journalists_and_other_writers.pdf396377
DownloadThe Hard Sell - Why demand for Motor Vehicle and Vehicle Parts Salespersons is not creating more jobs
the_hard_sell_-_why_demand_for_motor_vehicle_and_vehicle_parts_salespersons_is_not_creating_more_jobs.pdf410892
DownloadInternet Vacancies, ANZSCO Skill Level, States and Territories - December 2024
internet_vacancies_anzsco_skill_level_states_and_territories_-_december_2024.xlsx406548
DownloadInternet Vacancies, ANZSCO2 Occupations, GCCSA and SA4 Regions - December 2024
internet_vacancies_anzsco2_occupations_gccsa_and_sa4_regions_-_december_2024.xlsx1052209
DownloadInternet Vacancies, ANZSCO2 Occupations, States and Territories - December 2024
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DownloadInternet Vacancies, ANZSCO2 Occupations, IVI Regions - December 2024
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DownloadInternet Vacancies, ANZSCO4 Occupations, States and Territories - December 2024
internet_vacancies_anzsco4_occupations_states_and_territories_-_december_2024.xlsx4761853
DownloadFuture release dates
The Vacancy Report is published on the third Wednesday of the month.
For data covering | Release date |
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January 2025 | 19 February 2025 |
February 2025 | 19 March 2025 |
March 2025 | 16 April 2025 |
Feedback
The Internet Vacancy Index is an ongoing project that seeks to continuously improve the accounting of job vacancies listed online, understanding of businesses’ use of online tools for advertising vacancies and users’ needs and interests regarding our data and reports. To facilitate ongoing improvement, feedback and enquiries are welcome1.
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Caveats
Jobs and Skills Australia publishes seasonally adjusted IVI data to better show monthly fluctuations in job advertisements, which can be affected by seasonal factors and economic shocks such as the COVID-19 pandemic. There is some volatility in the IVI series month-on-month, particularly for results post-COVID-19, and as such results should be interpreted carefully.
Acknowledgements
Jobs and Skills Australia thanks Seek, CareerOne and Workforce Australia for their ongoing contribution to the IVI.