Jobs and Skills Australia’s latest Recruitment Experiences and Outlook Survey shows a strong hiring trend in February 2025. The national recruitment rate climbed to 49%, bouncing back from a low in January, bringing recruitment activity back to levels seen a year ago.
Hiring is getting easier – Employers are also finding it easier to hire, with recruitment difficulty dropping to its lowest point since February 2021. Fewer employers are struggling to fill roles and the number of vacancies remaining open for over a month continues to decline.
Fewer unfilled vacancies – The number of jobs taking more than a month to fill has hit a record low.
Growth outlook steady – While hiring activity increased, fewer employers expect to grow their staff in the next three months, with only 20% planning to hire, down from 26% a year ago.
Staff turnover drives recruitment – The main driver of recruitment remains staff turnover, accounting for 60% of hires. However, 28% of employers recruited for new positions, indicating some expansion in the workforce.
For more insights, read the full February report.
