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JobKeeper extension welcome relief for businesses and employees

“The passage through Parliament of the extension of JobKeeper beyond the end of September (2020) is a very welcome relief for the many employers whose operations are suffering from sharply reduced sales as a result of the COVID-19 crisis. Extending JobKeeper will mean they can…

Sep 10, 2020

9 ways to help kick-start your child’s career

Declining youth employment rates due to COVID-19 mean sound career advice has never been more important. But for parents, who are key career influencers, giving the right guidance can be daunting.

Aug 10, 2020

WA leading nation in the recovery of jobs during COVID-19

New Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data released shows Western Australia is leading the nation in the recovery of jobs since the outbreak of COVID-19.

Jul 28, 2020

National skills data shows encouraging lift in hiring

“The national Skills Commission data released today (June 30 2020) shows an encouraging lift in employers expecting to hire, Innes Willox, Chief Executive of the national employer association Ai Group, said.

Jun 30, 2020

Employment Snapshot from SEEK – job ads at 68.3% of pre-COVID levels

This snapshot complements the SEEK Employment Trends report that is released monthly. SEEK will publish regular insights based on job ad movements compared to a pre-COVID baseline of February 2020.

Jun 25, 2020

March 2020 job ads down 33.9% year on year

The latest SEEK Employment Report shows an overall decline in job ad volume, down -33.9% year on year to March 2020.

Apr 16, 2020

January job ads down 6.5% year on year, advertised salaries up 1.7%

The latest SEEK Employment Report shows an overall decline of job ad volume, at -6.5% year on year to January 2020 and -6.4% year on year to December 2019. Whilst year on year volumes are down, SEEK data is showing positive improvements, with month on…

Feb 20, 2020

Scott Cam leads uptake of more skilled trade jobs

Scott Cam will inspire the next generation of tradespeople in his new role as Australia’s first National Careers Ambassador, helping young Australians take advantage of surging demand for skilled workers.

Oct 18, 2019

More than half a million jobs for Victorians

More than half a million jobs have been created under the Victorian Government.

Oct 17, 2019

Trend unemployment rate steady at 5.3%

Australia’s trend unemployment rate remained steady at 5.3 per cent in September 2019, according to the latest information released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).

Oct 17, 2019

SEEK job ads down 7.8% year on year, average advertised salaries up 2.4%

The latest SEEK Employment Report shows a modest increase of 0.2% in jobs advertised in July 2019, compared to last month (June 2019). However, compared to last year, July 2018, we see a decline of 7.8% in jobs advertised.

Aug 15, 2019

Tourism boom brings jobs across Victoria

Data released by Tourism Research Australia (TRA) shows Victoria’s tourism industry is employing more people than ever, with jobs growth above the national average.

Aug 14, 2019