Jobs and Skills Australia

🌏 Employer optimism remains strong across Australia, but Queensland and the Northern Territory lead the way.   ✅ Queensland recorded the highest state recruitment rate (57%) and the strongest hiring outlook, with more than one in four employers expecting to increase staff in the next three months. ✅ The Northern Territory topped both recruitment and recruitment difficulty rates (69% and 57%), highlighting high demand and ongoing challenges in filling roles.   Accommodation and Food Services recorded the highest recruitment rate, aligning with the lowest recruitment difficulty rate as well as the highest expectation to increase staff in the next three months across selected industries.   Want to know more? Read our news story https://lnkd.in/gbYgYa8x and download the REOS Spotlight - September Quarter 2025 Results. https://lnkd.in/gtk_YuuE   #JobsandSkillsAustralia #Recruitment #LabourMarket #RecruitmentExperiencesandOutlookSurvey

Australia has a unique opportunity for game-changing reform in tertiary education and to break down barriers between VET and higher education. The Canberra Institute of Technology and the University of Canberra is showing how it can be done! We’re excited about their announcement of a nation-leading suite of seven guaranteed pathway arrangements, making it easier for students to move between vocational and higher education. Their work on tertiary harmonisation shows what’s possible when VET and higher ed work together to boost opportunity, productivity and equity for all learners. Tertiary harmonisation isn’t about merging systems but about aligning them and creating pathways that help our students to gain the full mix of skills that Australia needs for a productive future. Learn more about our work on tertiary harmonisation: https://lnkd.in/gx8Udg-t Together, let’s build on the important first steps that are already underway. #JobsAndSkillsAustralia #TertiaryHarmonisation #SkillsReform #UC #VET #HigherEd #Education

🏥💼 Health, Education and Professional Services are the largest employing industries in Australia, according to the latest Occupation and Industry Profiles data. Health Care and Social Assistance is the largest employing industry, employing 2.4 million people – a 137.6% increase over 20 years. Professional, Scientific and Technical Services employment grew by more than 63,000 jobs over the last year, reaching 1.4 million workers. Education and Training employment continues to grow, with School Education employing 646,400 Australians. Explore trends, wages, demographics and more, for hundreds of jobs and industries in JSA’s Occupation and Industry Profiles https://lnkd.in/gg52PCjZ #JobsandSkillsAustralia #Occupations #Industries #JobsAndSkills #WorkforcePlanning #CareerInsights #LabourMarketData #FutureOfWork #SkillsAustralia #DataDrivenDecisions 

You still have time to register for our International Students Pathways and Outcomes Study webinar on Wednesday 22 October at 3:00pm. Come along and hear directly from the people behind the report and don’t forget to bring your questions for the Q and A. Head to our website now to register: https://lnkd.in/gQWrgWMw #JobsandSkillsAustralia hashtag#InternationalStudents hashtag#AustralianWorkforce

Online job ads rose by 2.3% last month, with increases across most skill levels and states. September IVI data shows that job ads increased across most major occupation groups, with Professionals seeing the strongest increase.   To learn more, download the Vacancy Report https://lnkd.in/geZaMf5j and check out our news story. https://lnkd.in/g584dwy5   #JobsandSkillsAustralia #LabourMarket #IVI #Jobs

📢 Consultation open: Building a better understanding of the VET workforce This newly published discussion paper is now available for download, and we want to hear from you. https://lnkd.in/gVmnG6AY This work supports the VET Workforce Blueprint National Actions. The VET Workforce Blueprint was developed in collaboration with states and territories to grow, retain, develop and better understand the VET workforce. JSA has undertaken key discovery and research activities to inform the Paper and is now inviting stakeholders from across the sector to share their insights and experiences. 🕛 Consultation closes midday (AEDT) Thursday 11 December 2025. #JobsandSkillsAustralia #VET #Workforce #Consultation #Skills #Education #Training #VETWorkforce #Policy

The 2025 Occupation Shortages List is out now! 29% of occupations were in shortage, down from 33% in 2024 and 36% in 2023. This improvement reflects a shift in labour market conditions: ✅ more qualified applicants ✅ higher vacancy fill rates ✅ lower demand ✅ fewer mismatches between skills and jobs 👉 Explore the OSL to see the full picture. https://lnkd.in/gzFYprJG #JobsandSkillsAustralia #Occupations #OccupationShortage  

🎓 Last month, Jobs and Skills Australia released the International Students Pathways and Outcomes Study report. The study examined the interaction between the education, migration and employment systems to understand how to enhance the contributions of international students as a skilled workforce. To continue the conversation, JSA is holding a webinar on Wednesday 22 October to go through the study’s findings and recommendations in more detail. Join us to hear from our expert panel, including JSA’s acting Executive Director Clifton Bingham, Commissioner, Professor Barney Glover AO, and Deputy Commissioner Trevor Gauld. Read the full report and register for the event on our website. https://lnkd.in/gQWrgWMw #JobsandSkillsAustralia #InternationalStudents #AustralianWorkforce

🚨 Don’t miss out on the 2025 JSA Roadshow! 🚨 Brisbane and Perth tickets are going fast, and Melbourne has sold out! We’re bringing together voices from across industries, regions and governments to explore the future of Australia’s workforce. The events will include: ✔️ Engaging panel discussions with JSA, state and territory governments and local experts ✔️ Fresh insights into workforce and skills trends across the country ✔️ Valuable networking with colleagues and stakeholders from diverse sectors. 🎟️ Secure your spot now before it’s too late! Visit: https://lnkd.in/greAiRR8

🔌 Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services is now Australia’s fastest-growing industry for employment, expanding by 8.3% and adding 15,800 jobs over the past year.    This surge reflects the nation’s accelerating shift toward electrification and sustainable infrastructure.     As the energy transition gains momentum, so too does the demand for skilled talent.    👉 Learn more in the news story https://lnkd.in/grvSYZW9 and visit: https://lnkd.in/g9Ycc-g8    #JobsandSkillsAustralia #Data #LabourForce #VET #EmploymentTrends #SkillsInDemand #WorkforceDevelopment #Energy