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Job ads sets new record highs in May – another sign that’s good for the economy

Our economy is showing signs of strength as SEEK's new job ads rose 2.1% month on month in May, further extending its record highs for the 5th consecutive month.

May 2022 Seek

Overall, job ads are 76.1% higher than pre-pandemic levels, indicating labour demand remains elevated even with a record of low unemployment rate.

Seek New Job Ads Australia May

For this month, job ad growth was seen across all states and territories except for ACT (-1% month on month).

The increase in job ads was led by Victoria, Tasmania and the Northern Territory up a further 3% each.

South Australia, New South Wales and Queensland each posted growth of 2%, closely followed by Western Australia A at 1% month on month.

Month On Month Job Ad Change By State May 2022 Vs Apr 2022

Source: SEEK

There's a strong job ads growth seen in the industries of hospitality & tourism, retail & consumer, manufacturing, transport and logistics industries.

Job Ad Growth By Industry

Top 10 Industries By Job Ad Volume

As labour mobility rises, candidate availability continues to decline further by 2% month on month in April (-26% year on year), which is consistent with widespread reports of labour shortages.

Unemployment Trend May

Of course, the cause of the shortage in labour supply continues to be the lower inflow of international students and working holidaymakers, which has particularly affected the retail, hospitality and agriculture sectors.

Joseph Ballota
About Joseph Ballota Joseph is a Property Coach who put hundreds of people on the road towards wiping away their mortgage in under 5 years through expert Property Investment Plans.
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