Australia’s job market saw a 4% rise in online job advertisements last month (seasonally adjusted), amidst a year-long decline. Job ads increased across all occupations, with Sales Workers seeing the strongest growth. Rises were also recorded across all skill levels and in most states and territories.
While job ads remain elevated historically, job advertisement numbers dropped by 10.9% over the year. The decrease was stronger in capital cities than regional Australia, with job ads remaining more concentrated in capital cities.
Spotlight: Textile related occupations and shifting industry demand
This month, we examine how labour market demand for textile related occupations has changed with industry trends. Sewing Machinists and Textile and Footwear Production Machine Operators, mainly employed in Manufacturing, experience greater fluctuations in job vacancies and employment. In contrast, Clothing Trades Workers and Canvas and Leather Goods Makers, who work more broadly across Retail and Other Services (including Clothing Repair), see more stable demand.
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