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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.
September 2026 overview:
| Recruitment activity | Recruitment difficulty | Expect to increase staff |
|---|---|---|
|
48% |
48% |
22% |
|
Monthly change: -2% pts Annual change: -3% pts |
Monthly change: 3% pts Annual change: 3% pts |
Monthly change: 2% pts Annual change: -2% pts |
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Recruitment Insights Report - September 2026
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DownloadRecruitment Insights Report - September 2026
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DownloadRecruitment Insights Report - September 2026 data file
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DownloadOctober data
Coming November 2026
Additional research
Contact
For information about the Recruitment Experiences and Outlook Survey (REOS), email REOS@jobsandskills.gov.au or call 1800 059 439 (for REOS survey enquiries only).
REOS interviewers contact selected employers about their recruitment experiences and future staffing needs. Calls may be made from 02 8233 5305.
Jobs and Skills Australia may also contact employers about other research projects. Calls for these projects may be made from 02 8233 5309.