Key PointsThe Internet Vacancy Index (IVI) decreased by 0.4% (in trend terms) in October 2016, the fourth consecutive monthly decline. The Index is 0.1% above the level recorded a year ago, and 16.1% (or 22,400 advertisements) above the October 2013 low point.

Trend SeriesAnnual Change Four of the eight occupational groups recorded a rise in

job advertisements, with Machinery Operators and Drivers recording the strongest growth (up by 7.7%).

Job advertisements rose in four states and the ACT. The strongest increase was in the ACT (up by 11.6%), followed by South Australia (9.1%), Victoria (3.5%), and New South Wales (2.4%). The largest fall was in Western Australia (down by 17.2%).

Monthly Change Job advertisements fell in seven of the eight

occupational groups. The largest fall was for Labourers (down by 1.4%), followed by Machinery Operators and Drivers (1.2%) and Community and Personal Service Workers (1.0%).

All states and territories recorded declines over the month. The strongest fall was in the Northern Territory (down by 3.4%).

Seasonally Adjusted SeriesAnnual Change Job advertisements rose in six of the eight

occupational groups. The strongest rise was recorded for Machinery Operators and Drivers (up by 7.4%).

Five jurisdictions recorded an increase in job advertisements over the year, with the strongest recorded in South Australia (up by 8.4%) and the ACT (8.2%). The strongest fall was in Western Australia (down by 16.0%).

Monthly Change Job advertisements rose in seven of the eight

occupational groups. The strongest rise was recorded for Machinery Operators and Drivers (up by 5.7%).

All states recorded increases in job advertisements. The strongest rises were in Victoria (up by 5.2%) and Tasmania (5.1%).

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Internet Vacancy Index – Trend Series

In trend terms, the IVI fell by 0.4% in October 2016, following a fall of 0.8% in September. Job advertisements fell in seven of the eight occupational groups, with Professionals unchanged over the month, and in all states and territories. The strongest fall was in the Northern Territory (down by 3.4%), followed by Tasmania (1.1%) and South Australia (0.9%).The pace of annual growth has also slowed considerably, with the IVI up by just 0.1% over the year. Job advertisements rose in four of the eight occupational groups, with the strongest gains recorded for Machinery Operators and Drivers (up by 7.7%) and Labourers (7.5%). The strongest rise was recorded in the ACT (up by 11.6%), followed by South Australia (9.1%), Victoria (3.5%) and New South Wales (2.4%).

IVI - Trend Index (Jan '06 = 100)

Monthly % change

Yearly % change

Number of job advertisements

Managers 102.3 -0.4 -2.4 21,500Professionals 92.7 0.0 -0.2 44,600Technicians and Trades Workers 84.8 -0.5 2.8 20,800Community and Personal Service Workers 99.9 -1.0 0.2 12,800Clerical and Administrative Workers 67.6 -0.5 -1.3 28,000Sales Workers 67.8 -0.9 -1.2 16,000Machinery Operators and Drivers 59.7 -1.2 7.7 7600Labourers 38.6 -1.4 7.5 11,300States and TerritoriesNew South Wales 86.7 -0.6 2.4 63,500Victoria 84.0 -0.2 3.5 42,200Queensland 58.3 -0.7 -1.5 28,800South Australia 53.3 -0.9 9.1 7000Western Australia 67.1 -0.6 -17.2 12,300Tasmania 52.5 -1.1 3.1 1500Northern Territory 71.0 -3.4 -12.2 1700Australian Capital Territory 157.5 -0.1 11.6 5200Australia 75.8 -0.4 0.1 162,000

Internet Vacancy Index – Seasonally Adjusted Series

The seasonally adjusted IVI rose by 1.9% in October 2016, with increases in seven of the eight occupational groups. Machinery Operators and Drivers recorded the strongest rise (up by 5.7%), followed by Technicians and Trades Workers (4.5%). Sales Workers was the only occupational group to fall in October (down by 0.9%). Job advertisements rose in all states, with the strongest increase in Victoria (up by 5.2%), but fell in both territories.Over the year to October 2016, the IVI rose by 2.2%. Gains were recorded for six of the eight occupational groups, led by Machinery Operators and Drivers (up by 7.4%). Sales Workers recorded the largest fall (down by 1.5%), followed by Managers (0.6%). Job advertisements rose in five jurisdictions, with the largest rises in South Australia (up by 8.4%) and the ACT (up by 8.2%).Western Australia recorded the strongest fall (down by 16.0%).

IVI - Seasonally Adjusted Index (Jan '06 = 100)

Monthly % change

Yearly % change

Number of job advertisements

Managers 104.1 1.7 -0.6 21,500Professionals 92.6 1.1 4.6 44,600Technicians and Trades Workers 85.9 4.5 2.1 20,600Community and Personal Service Workers 102.3 3.3 1.1 12,900Clerical and Administrative Workers 67.9 0.8 0.7 28,200Sales Workers 68.1 -0.9 -1.5 15,900Machinery Operators and Drivers 60.6 5.7 7.4 7600Labourers 38.9 0.2 4.8 11,200States and TerritoriesNew South Wales 87.0 0.7 4.0 63,500Victoria 85.4 5.2 5.0 42,200Queensland 59.6 2.8 2.1 29,700South Australia 53.4 0.4 8.4 7000Western Australia 68.1 0.8 -16.0 12,300Tasmania 51.7 5.1 -1.1 1500Northern Territory 67.0 -2.8 -12.8 1700Australian Capital Territory 160.7 -1.1 8.2 5100Australia 76.6 1.9 2.2 162,700

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State Commentary – Trend Series

In trend terms, the three resource-dependent jurisdictions recorded falls in job advertisements over the year, with the strongest decline in Western Australia (down by 17.2%), followed by the Northern Territory (12.2%) and Queensland (1.5%). In Western Australia and the Northern Territory, falls in job advertisements were recorded across all skill levels and occupational groups.

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Detailed Occupations – Trend Series

Over the year to October 2016, the largest increases in job advertisements at a more detailed occupational level were recorded for Automotive and Engineering Trades Workers (up by 640 job advertisements), 1 Engineering, ICT and Science Technicians (460), Other Labourers2 (450), and Medical Practitioners and Nurses (390).

Decreases in job advertisements over the year were more broadly dispersed than in preceding months, with 19 of the 48 occupations recording falls. The largest decrease was for Business, Finance and Human Resource Professionals (down by 580 job advertisements), followed by Food Trades Workers (310) and General-Inquiry Clerks, Call Centre Workers, and Receptionists (290).

Largest growing and declining detailed occupations - Trend Index(Jan '06 = 100)

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Yearly % change

Number of job advertisements

Largest growing detailed occupations over the yearAutomotive and Engineering Trades Workers 77.5 640 15.1 4900Engineering, ICT and Science Technicians 98.5 460 10.0 5000Other Labourers 33.9 450 10.7 4600Medical Practitioners and Nurses 222.0 390 7.2 5800Engineers 59.8 360 14.8 2800Carers and Aides 148.3 270 4.6 6000Cleaners and Laundry Workers 43.4 240 13.7 2000Health Diagnostic and Therapy Professionals 212.3 220 8.5 2900Machine and Stationary Plant Operators 72.8 220 14.0 1800Mobile Plant Operators 92.9 190 9.7 2200Largest declining detailed occupations over the yearSales, Marketing & Public Relations Professionals 123.8 -140 -4.5 3100Sales Support Workers 46.0 -150 -10.0 1300Numerical Clerks 55.4 -180 -2.9 5800ICT Professionals 83.7 -220 -2.2 9800Hospitality, Retail and Service Managers 116.0 -240 -4.4 5100Sales Assistants and Salespersons 66.9 -240 -2.6 9100Corporate Managers 101.7 -260 -2.7 9400General-Inquiry Clerks, Call Centre Workers, and Receptionists 65.9 -290 -2.3 12,400Food Trades Workers 86.5 -310 -7.7 3600Business, Finance and Human Resource Professionals 59.5 -580 -6.0 9100

1 At Census 2011, only 4 per cent of Automotive and Engineering Trades Workers were employed in Motor Vehicle and Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing, while the largest employing sector of these workers was Automotive Repair and Maintenance (22 per cent). 2 Other Labourers includes Labourers not elsewhere classified, such as Freight Handlers and Shelf Fillers.

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Skill Level – Trend Series

Over the year to October 2016, job advertisements increased for three of the five skill levels. Skill Level 3 (commensurate with a Certificate IV or III (Skilled VET)) recorded the strongest increase in job advertisements (up by 2.6%). The strongest fall was recorded by Skill Level 1 (commensurate with a Bachelor degree or higher), down by 1.3%.

Skill Level IVI – TrendIndex (Jan '06 = 100)

Monthly % change

Yearly % change

Number of job advertisements

Skill Level 1 - Bachelor degree or higher 94.9 0.2 -1.3 60,700Skill Level 2 - Advanced Diploma or Diploma 110.5 -0.1 0.6 17,100Skill Level 3 - Certificate IV or III* (Skilled VET) 79.7 -0.8 2.6 19,800Skill Level 4 - Certificate II or III 70.4 -0.6 -0.3 43,900Skill Level 5 - Certificate I or secondary education 45.7 -1.2 2.0 21,100Australia 75.8 -0.4 0.1 162,000

The skill level of an occupation is based on the level of educational attainment/experience normally required to work in the occupation according to the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO).*Includes at least two years of on-the-job training.

Regional Internet Vacancy Index – Three Month Moving Average

Over the year to October 2016, job advertisements increased in 28 of the 37 IVI regions. 3 The strongest growth was recorded in a number of regions which had historically low levels of job advertisements over the three months to October 2015. Those regions were Port Augusta & Eyre Peninsula SA (up by 45.6%), Fleurieu Peninsula & Murray Mallee SA (37.4%), Blue Mountains, Bathurst & Central West NSW (33.4%), Yorke Peninsula & Clare Valley SA (33.4%) and Southern Highlands & Snowy NSW (29.0%).

Eight of the nine regions in which job advertisements fell were in the resource-dependent jurisdictions of Queensland, Western Australia and the Northern Territory, with the largest falls recorded in South West WA (down by 18.7%), Perth (18.4%), Pilbara & Kimberley WA (16.1%), Darwin (11.4%) and Far North Queensland (5.6%).

Change in internet job advertisements over the year to October 2016

3 There were 38 regions until February 2016, after which the Blue Mountains region was amalgamated with the Bathurst and Central West NSW region to create the Blue Mountains, Bathurst and Central West Region NSW.

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Regional IVI – Three Month Moving Average

Regional IVI – October 2016 Index (May '10 = 100)

Yearly % change*

Number of job advertisements

New South WalesBlue Mountains, Bathurst & Central West NSW 105.3 33.4 990Dubbo & Western NSW 112.0 6.0 610Gosford & Central Coast 143.4 8.6 1200Illawarra & South Coast 142.1 8.0 1500NSW North Coast 141.1 16.8 2100Newcastle & Hunter 89.7 9.7 2900Riverina & Murray 145.9 21.5 870Southern Highlands & Snowy 146.6 29.0 490Sydney 120.1 5.6 57,800Tamworth & North West NSW 87.3 17.9 710VictoriaBallarat & Central Highlands 166.7 6.3 590Bendigo & High Country 130.9 18.3 1500Geelong & Surf Coast 118.1 9.2 1500Gippsland 200.9 3.8 1100Melbourne 104.6 4.7 39,900Wimmera & Western 103.9 17.6 510QueenslandBrisbane 86.1 -1.5 19,200Central Queensland 70.7 -1.7 1800Far North Queensland 98.5 -5.6 3400Gold Coast 116.6 8.8 4200Outback Queensland 94.5 26.9 280Sunshine Coast 150.4 7.2 1700Toowoomba & South West QLD 128.1 16.2 1300South AustraliaAdelaide 71.0 10.9 6900Fleurieu Peninsula & Murray Mallee 123.7 37.4 500Port Augusta & Eyre Peninsula 99.4 45.6 270Yorke Peninsula & Clare Valley 96.3 33.4 140Western AustraliaGoldfields & Southern WA 214.4 17.4 1000Perth 64.6 -18.4 10,800Pilbara & Kimberley 213.3 -16.1 1100South West WA 67.9 -18.7 550TasmaniaHobart & Southeast Tasmania 64.2 -3.6 940Launceston & Northeast Tasmania 111.0 2.6 380North West Tasmania 144.2 23.7 300Northern TerritoryDarwin 55.7 -11.4 1400Regional Northern Territory 45.9 -4.2 410Australian Capital TerritoryCanberra & ACT 121.5 14.3 5500

* Over the five months to August 2015, there was a reduction in the number of new job advertisements listed on the Australian JobSearch website that had a relatively large impact on the number of new job advertisements in some non-metropolitan regional areas, so the annual change figures for such regions this month should be read with caution.

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State and Territory IVI – Trend

State IVI - September 2016 Index (Jan '06 = 100)

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Number of job advertisements

Australia 75.8 -0.4 0.1 162,000Managers 102.3 -0.4 -2.4 21,500Professionals 92.7 0.0 -0.2 44,600Technicians and Trades Workers 84.8 -0.5 2.8 20,800Community and Personal Service Workers 99.9 -1.0 0.2 12,800Clerical and Administrative Workers 67.6 -0.5 -1.3 28,000Sales Workers 67.8 -0.9 -1.2 16,000Machinery Operators and Drivers 59.7 -1.2 7.7 7600Labourers 38.6 -1.4 7.5 11,300New South Wales 86.7 -0.6 2.4 63,500Managers 105.9 -0.1 0.2 9400Professionals 93.2 -0.3 0.7 18,100Technicians and Trades Workers 110.9 -0.7 7.8 7300Community and Personal Service Workers 116.4 -0.9 6.4 4500Clerical and Administrative Workers 75.4 -1.0 1.4 11,800Sales Workers 72.5 0.2 2.3 6200Machinery Operators and Drivers 79.0 -1.8 2.9 2500Labourers 55.8 -1.8 9.9 3800Victoria 84.0 -0.2 3.5 42,200Managers 121.3 0.0 -0.4 5700Professionals 104.7 1.3 4.8 11,700Technicians and Trades Workers 99.3 0.2 10.2 5200Community and Personal Service Workers 102.6 -1.0 -5.3 3100Clerical and Administrative Workers 72.4 -0.5 1.4 7400Sales Workers 71.3 -1.1 -2.0 4200Machinery Operators and Drivers 64.1 -1.8 4.6 1800Labourers 39.5 -1.4 4.8 2700Queensland 58.3 -0.7 -1.5 28,800Managers 81.5 -0.5 -6.3 3100Professionals 76.1 -0.8 -4.6 7400Technicians and Trades Workers 56.7 -0.6 -2.1 4200Community and Personal Service Workers 80.9 -1.2 -2.2 2700Clerical and Administrative Workers 52.6 -0.9 -5.7 4500Sales Workers 59.7 -1.2 -3.9 3000Machinery Operators and Drivers 43.8 0.8 12.5 1600Labourers 31.0 -0.4 14.3 2600South Australia 53.3 -0.9 9.1 7000Managers 69.2 -1.6 -3.4 720Professionals 78.0 -0.4 8.1 1600Technicians and Trades Workers 52.5 -2.0 7.4 970Community and Personal Service Workers 64.1 -1.6 4.5 670Clerical and Administrative Workers 54.4 0.5 15.7 1100Sales Workers 48.1 -1.4 0.6 720Machinery Operators and Drivers 47.8 -0.3 34.8 490Labourers 30.3 -1.7 30.7 790Western Australia 67.1 -0.6 -17.2 12,300Managers 97.2 -2.3 -23.6 1400Professionals 78.0 -0.2 -10.6 3100Technicians and Trades Workers 90.1 1.2 -17.5 2100Community and Personal Service Workers 125.6 -0.9 -12.9 1000Clerical and Administrative Workers 49.4 -0.9 -21.4 1800Sales Workers 73.1 -3.5 -21.4 1200Machinery Operators and Drivers 59.8 -1.1 -5.0 870Labourers 27.2 -0.5 -18.1 830Tasmania 52.5 -1.1 3.1 1500Managers 82.9 -0.2 6.5 150Professionals 97.4 -0.3 10.3 350Technicians and Trades Workers 49.6 -4.1 -12.4 190Community and Personal Service Workers 69.7 1.4 2.5 180Clerical and Administrative Workers 65.4 -0.9 9.4 220Sales Workers 45.9 -3.9 1.6 150Machinery Operators and Drivers 33.9 -1.7 29.2 90Labourers 22.7 -1.4 6.6 180Northern Territory 71.0 -3.4 -12.2 1700Managers 98.8 0.5 -5.6 210Professionals 126.2 -5.2 -15.2 440Technicians and Trades Workers 65.9 -3.3 -10.4 280Community and Personal Service Workers 87.3 -2.4 -2.7 210Clerical and Administrative Workers 69.5 -4.9 -19.5 250Sales Workers 62.8 0.2 -9.1 140Machinery Operators and Drivers 49.2 -0.8 -13.1 90Labourers 29.7 -2.4 -9.9 140Australian Capital Territory 157.5 -0.1 11.6 5200Managers 148.6 -2.2 -4.5 660Professionals 155.6 0.2 11.3 2000Technicians and Trades Workers 214.1 0.5 16.8 500Community and Personal Service Workers 279.4 1.2 20.5 400Clerical and Administrative Workers 143.5 1.5 12.7 920Sales Workers 123.4 1.5 12.3 330Machinery Operators and Drivers 116.4 -4.7 24.6 70Labourers 126.5 -1.7 34.2 250

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Occupational IVI – Trend

Occupational IVI - October 2016 Index (Jan '06 = 100)

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Number of job advertisements

Managers 102.3 -0.4 -2.4 21,500Chief Executives, Managing Directors & Legislators 155.6 1.0 3.8 780Farmers and Farm Managers 73.1 -1.5 8.7 90Hospitality, Retail and Service Managers 116.0 -1.1 -4.4 5,100Corporate Managers 101.7 0.3 -2.7 9,400Construction, Production and Distribution Managers 97.3 -0.4 2.6 4,800Health, Education, ICT and Other Managers 77.5 -1.9 -7.9 1,300Professionals 92.7 0.0 -0.2 44,600Arts and Media Professionals 84.8 0.1 7.3 800Education Professionals 119.3 -1.3 -3.2 1500ICT Professionals 83.7 0.2 -2.2 9800Legal, Social and Welfare Professionals 90.1 -0.5 2.5 4000Business, Finance and Human Resource Professionals 59.5 -0.2 -6.0 9100Information Professionals 139.0 -0.8 -1.5 1900Sales, Marketing & Public Relations Professionals 123.8 -0.3 -4.5 3100Transport and Design Professionals, and Architects 153.9 -0.4 2.7 2700Engineers 59.8 0.0 14.8 2800Science Professionals and Veterinarians 68.4 -0.7 10.1 590Health Diagnostic and Therapy Professionals 212.3 0.4 8.5 2900Medical Practitioners and Nurses 222.0 0.6 7.2 5800Technicians and Trades Workers 84.8 -0.5 2.8 20,800Engineering, ICT and Science Technicians 98.5 1.1 10.0 5000Automotive and Engineering Trades Workers 77.5 0.9 15.1 4900Construction Trades Workers 99.3 -2.3 0.4 2800Electrotechnology and Telecommunications Trades Workers 72.6 0.9 -5.0 1800Food Trades Workers 86.5 -1.7 -7.7 3600Skilled Animal and Horticultural Workers 81.7 -1.1 6.0 860Hairdressers, Printing, Clothing and Wood Trades Workers 71.6 -2.4 -9.6 1300Jewellers, Arts and Other Trades Workers 100.6 -0.1 15.3 530Community and Personal Service Workers 99.9 -1.0 0.2 12,800Health and Welfare Support Workers 169.4 0.0 2.0 1100Carers and Aides 148.3 -0.5 4.6 6000Hospitality Workers 62.4 -0.3 -1.1 3200Protective Service Workers 57.9 -1.7 12.7 720Sports, Travel and Personal Service Workers 102.6 -0.9 -6.9 1800Clerical and Administrative Workers 67.6 -0.5 -1.3 28,000Numerical Clerks 55.4 -1.0 -2.9 5800Clerical and Office Support Workers 68.7 -1.1 -6.9 670Other Clerical and Administrative Workers 91.9 0.0 0.0 4100Office Managers, Administrators and Secretaries 74.2 0.1 3.0 5100General-Inquiry Clerks, Call Centre Workers, and Receptionists 65.9 -1.1 -2.3 12,400Sales Workers 67.8 -0.9 -1.2 16,000Sales Representatives and Agents 77.3 -0.8 2.2 5600Sales Assistants and Salespersons 66.9 -0.9 -2.6 9100Sales Support Workers 46.0 -1.7 -10.0 1300Machinery Operators and Drivers 59.7 -1.2 7.7 7600Machine and Stationary Plant Operators 72.8 0.2 14.0 1800Mobile Plant Operators 92.9 -0.9 9.7 2200Drivers and Storepersons 46.7 -1.9 5.3 3700Labourers 38.6 -1.4 7.5 11,300Cleaners and Laundry Workers 43.4 -1.4 13.7 2000Construction and Mining Labourers 61.9 -0.2 2.0 1100Factory Process Workers 50.4 -1.6 2.5 2000Farm, Forestry and Garden Workers 27.9 -1.7 15.2 660Food Preparation Assistants 33.2 -2.5 9.8 830Other Labourers 33.9 -1.5 10.7 4600Australian Total 75.8 -0.4 0.1 162,000

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State and Territory Skill Level Internet Vacancy Index – Trend

Skill level by State/Territory – October 2016 Index (Jan '06 = 100)

Monthly % change

Yearly % change

Number of job advertisements

Australia 75.8 -0.4 0.1 162,000Skill Level 1 - Bachelor degree or higher 94.9 0.2 -1.3 60,700Skill Level 2 - Advanced Diploma or Diploma 110.5 -0.1 0.6 17,100Skill Level 3 - Certificate IV or III* (Skilled VET) 79.7 -0.8 2.6 19,800Skill Level 4 - Certificate II or III 70.4 -0.6 -0.3 43,900Skill Level 5 - Certificate I or secondary education 45.7 -1.2 2.0 21,100New South Wales 86.7 -0.6 2.4 63,500Skill Level 1 - Bachelor degree or higher 95.9 -0.3 -0.5 25,300Skill Level 2 - Advanced Diploma or Diploma 124.3 0.0 5.9 6600Skill Level 3 - Certificate IV or III* (Skilled VET) 93.9 -0.7 4.6 7000Skill Level 4 - Certificate II or III 80.6 -1.1 2.7 17,100Skill Level 5 - Certificate I or secondary education 60.5 -1.0 7.1 7700Victoria 84.0 -0.2 3.5 42,200Skill Level 1 - Bachelor degree or higher 108.0 1.3 4.0 16,100Skill Level 2 - Advanced Diploma or Diploma 136.3 0.3 2.4 4500Skill Level 3 - Certificate IV or III* (Skilled VET) 90.3 0.1 14.3 5100Skill Level 4 - Certificate II or III 74.2 -1.0 -1.0 11,200Skill Level 5 - Certificate I or secondary education 47.6 -1.6 0.9 5200Queensland 58.3 -0.7 -1.5 28,800Skill Level 1 - Bachelor degree or higher 77.2 -0.7 -4.9 9600Skill Level 2 - Advanced Diploma or Diploma 78.0 -1.0 -5.1 3000Skill Level 3 - Certificate IV or III* (Skilled VET) 57.6 -0.5 -0.4 3900Skill Level 4 - Certificate II or III 56.0 -0.5 -1.0 8000Skill Level 5 - Certificate I or secondary education 37.6 -0.7 4.8 4500South Australia 53.3 -0.9 9.1 7000Skill Level 1 - Bachelor degree or higher 74.6 -0.2 6.4 2100Skill Level 2 - Advanced Diploma or Diploma 76.8 -1.1 -1.3 690Skill Level 3 - Certificate IV or III* (Skilled VET) 51.0 -1.5 9.8 890Skill Level 4 - Certificate II or III 52.6 -0.8 12.6 2100Skill Level 5 - Certificate I or secondary education 34.6 -1.5 18.6 1300Western Australia 67.1 -0.6 -17.2 12,300Skill Level 1 - Bachelor degree or higher 79.7 -0.8 -14.4 4000Skill Level 2 - Advanced Diploma or Diploma 102.1 -0.5 -14.9 1400Skill Level 3 - Certificate IV or III* (Skilled VET) 92.7 -1.2 -22.2 1900Skill Level 4 - Certificate II or III 63.3 -0.2 -15.4 3500Skill Level 5 - Certificate I or secondary education 35.4 -1.6 -17.4 1500Tasmania 52.5 -1.1 3.1 1500Skill Level 1 - Bachelor degree or higher 93.2 0.5 10.4 460Skill Level 2 - Advanced Diploma or Diploma 84.1 -2.3 -11.1 150Skill Level 3 - Certificate IV or III* (Skilled VET) 45.8 -0.7 -0.4 160Skill Level 4 - Certificate II or III 54.2 -0.1 7.3 450Skill Level 5 - Certificate I or secondary education 28.6 -3.6 2.2 300Northern Territory 71.0 -3.4 -12.2 1700Skill Level 1 - Bachelor degree or higher 115.7 -3.4 -12.5 570Skill Level 2 - Advanced Diploma or Diploma 108.4 -1.3 -10.3 220Skill Level 3 - Certificate IV or III* (Skilled VET) 66.4 -2.5 -12.5 260Skill Level 4 - Certificate II or III 61.8 -3.3 -14.3 450Skill Level 5 - Certificate I or secondary education 38.8 -0.6 -4.5 250Australian Capital Territory 157.5 -0.1 11.6 5200Skill Level 1 - Bachelor degree or higher 157.0 -0.4 8.1 2500Skill Level 2 - Advanced Diploma or Diploma 179.2 0.5 6.4 570Skill Level 3 - Certificate IV or III* (Skilled VET) 209.7 0.8 13.9 460Skill Level 4 - Certificate II or III 163.8 1.2 18.3 1100Skill Level 5 - Certificate I or secondary education 109.8 -0.8 23.7 490

The skill level is derived based on a classification used by the Australian Bureau of Statistics that measures skill level of occupations according to the level of educational attainment/experience commensurate with each occupation.*Includes at least 2 years on-the-job training.

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Explanatory Notes

The monthly Internet Vacancy Index (IVI) is based on a count of online job advertisements newly lodged on SEEK, CareerOne and Australian JobSearch during the month. Duplicate advertisements are removed before the IVI job advertisements are coded by the Department of Employment to occupations based on the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO). The data are seasonally adjusted and trended, and then indexed (January 2006 = 100).

The IVI does not reflect the total number of job advertisements in the labour market as it does not include jobs advertised through other online job boards, employer websites, or in newspapers. Nor does it take account of vacancies filled using informal methods such as word of mouth. The IVI also does not take account of multiple positions being advertised in a single job advertisement. In addition, Department of Employment research indicates that around one third of vacancies are not formally advertised. More information on this research can be found at http://lmip.gov.au/default.aspx?LMIP/RecruitmentAnalysis.

The Regional IVI was first published in September 2010 and back cast to May 2010. The Regional IVI concords job advertisements to 37 best fit regions across the states and territories from the three job boards. There were 38 regions until February 2016, after which the Blue Mountains region was amalgamated with the Bathurst and Central West NSW region to create the Blue Mountains, Bathurst and Central West Region NSW.

Over the five months to August 2015, there was a reduction in the number of new job advertisements listed on the Australian JobSearch (AJS) website. This may have been as a result of the transition of employment services from Job Services Australia to jobactive, and had a relatively larger impact on the number of job advertisements advertised in some regional areas.

For more information, please contact James Jordan (02 6240 2597) or email James.jordan@employment.gov.au. Media enquiries should be directed to the Department of Employment media unit (media@employment.gov.au).

Acknowledgements

The Department of Employment thanks the following job boards for their contribution to the Vacancy Report:

Forthcoming release dates (release time 11am):

For data covering: Release date:October 2016 23 November 2016November 2016 21 December 2016December 2016 25 January 2017January 2017 22 February 2017February 2017 22 March 2017March 2017 26 April 2017April 2017 24 May 2017

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