Australia Employment
Australia employment market appears to have weathered the recession much better than elsewhere.
It is true jobs were lost and most companies put a stop to their previous frenzy of getting more skilled staff onboard. While it used to be a candidates' market it is now an employers' market. But the reality looks better than what people thought it would be.
There is still a cautious approach from employers, which means the number of new part time jobs on offer is much larger than that of full time positions. And many companies tried to survive the crisis by reducing the hours worked and the pay packets so as to keep their staff. This is because they have remembered the hassle of finding staff prior to the crisis.
Australia Employment Market -
Differences by Industry
Some industries fared much better than others and despite the downturn they continued to create new jobs.Here is where the strongest rates of employment growth over the previous year were (as per the Australian Bureau of Statistics survey of August 2009): - health care,
- arts and recreation,
- utilities: gas, electricity, water,
- accommodation and food services.
About 15% to 20% of people who work in Australia are involved in retail or wholesale trade, some 10% are in health care, 10% in manufacturing and up to 10% in construction. So these are the big industries that provide Australian jobs for up to half of the workers. Percentages change every year so if you want to see the latest figures do a search through the Australian Bureau of Statistics website.
Employment in Australia –
Geographical Differencies
Percentages of population employed in various industries differ by states. So if you are after a position in a specific industry here is an overview: - Public administration jobs are plenty in Canberra and Northern Territories
- Manufacturing employment is higher in Victoria and South Australia
- If mining is your thing, go to Western Australia or Northern Territories
- There is a good percentage of people involved in agriculture or fishing in Tasmania
- Construction employs higher percentages of labour force in Queensland and Western Australia
- The likelihood of finding a job in financial services is higher in New South Wales
- South Australia and Tasmania have high proportions of their employed people in health care and social assistance.
More about jobs and employment in Australia:Australian job search - where and how to look for your first role.
More on job search - how to get local experience.
Employment Australia - about the job market.
Finding employment - what are the barriers in getting the first job?
Employment agencies Australia - a short list to get you of the ground.
Australian jobs - how to access the hidden market.
Nursing jobs in Australia - why are they set to rise?
Mining jobs in Australia pay well.
Jobs in Sydney
Sydney Jobs - the growth industries.
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