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www.employment.gov.au
Overview of the Perth Labour Market
Presenter: Ivan Neville
Branch Manager, Labour Market Research and Analysis Branch
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Western AustraliaWhat are the challenges?
• Economic growth has slowed – 5.1 per cent over the year to June
2013, down from 7.3 per cent recorded the previous year
• Labour market conditions have been easing - employment growth
slowing, unemployment rising, recruitment activity falling
• High exposure to Mining – fourth largest employing industry in the
State, transitioning from the construction phase to production phase
• International uncertainty – heavy reliance on China, slower than
anticipated trading partner growth may further weaken commodity
prices
Source: ABS, Australian National Accounts: State Accounts, 2013-14 (Cat. No. 5220.0)
Western Australia – What are the challenges? Source: ABS, Australian National Accounts: State Accounts, 2013-13 (Cat. No. 5220.0). As the State’s economy transitions from the construction phase of major resource projects to the production and exports phase, economic growth is forecast to moderate in 2014-15.
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Population profile
Source: ABS, Population Estimates by Age and Sex, Regions of Australia, 2007 and 2012; ABS, Labour Force Survey, March 2014 (12 month averages of original data); ABS, Census of Population and Housing, 2006 and 2011
Perth Balance of Western Australia
Australia
Adult Population (15+) 1,543,400 422,000 18,419,600
- Growth (2007 to 2012) 17% 14% 10%
Unemployment Rate 4.6% 5.8% 5.8%
- Annual Change + 0.5% pts + 1.4% pts + 0.5% pts
Median Age (2011 Census) 36 37 37
Population Profile Source: ABS, Population Estimates by Age and Sex, Regions of Australia, 2007 and 2012; ABS, Census of Population and Housing, 2011 As at March 2014 the unemployment rate for Perth (Greater Capital City Statistical Area) was 4.6 per cent, increasing 0.5 percentage points in the preceding 12 months. The remainder of Western Australia experienced a higher increase in unemployment over the same period (1.4 percentage points) to stand at 5.8 per cent at March 2014.
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Employment in Perth (2011)
Long term Perth residents(lived in Perth in 2006)
52%
Elsewhere in WA and new arrivals from interstate
38%
New arrivals from overseas 10%
Many people moving to Perth for work
Source: ABS, Census of Population and Housing, 2011
Many people moving to Perth for work Source: ABS, Census of Population and Housing, 2011 At the time of the 2011 Census, just over half of people employed in Perth (Greater Capital City Statistical Area) were also living in Perth at the time of the 2006 Census. A large proportion (38 per cent) of people employed had moved to Perth from elsewhere in Western Australia and interstate between 2006 and 2011 while 10 per cent had moved from overseas.
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How is the Western Australian labour market performing?
• Employment - up by a healthy 2.2 per cent over the year,although remains below the decade average of 3.3 per cent
• Unemployment rate – 4.9 per cent as at April 2014 compared with 3.7 per cent in April 2012
• Participation rate - 67.9 per cent, well below its peak of 69.9 per cent recorded in December 2008
• Vacancies – remain 53.9 per cent below their peak in May 2008
Source: ABS, Labour Force, Australia, April 2014 (Cat. no. 6202.0), seasonally adjusted; Department of Employment, Vacancy Report, February 2014, trend
How is the Western Australian labour market performing? Source: ABS Labour Force, Australia, April 2014 (Cat No. 6202.0), seasonally adjusted. Department of Employment, Vacancy Report, February 2014, trend. The unemployment rate for Western Australia has risen from 3.7 per cent in April 2012 to 4.9 per cent in April 2014.
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Source: ABS, Labour Force Survey, March 2014 (12 month averages of original data)
Employment growth Source: ABS, Labour Force Survey, March 2014 (12 month averages of original data) As at March 2014, over 1,058,000 people were employed and working in Perth (Greater Capital City Statistical Area). In the 12 months to March 2014, Perth experienced employment growth of 1.2 per cent, compared with 0.9 per cent for Australia over the same period. Employment growth in Perth peaked in December 2012 when the annual growth in persons employed was 5.9 per cent.
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Mining employment and internet vacancies Annual change in persons employed in Mining WA, Internet vacancies, WA Source: ABS, Labour Force, Australia, Feb Qtr. 2014 (4 qtr averages); Department of Employment, Vacancy Report, March 2014 ** 4 quarter averages have been applied to employment data in this chart. Internet vacancies shown in the chart have been moved forward 2 quarters to better align with employment data. In the 4 quarters to February 2014, there was a decrease of over 8000 people employed in the Mining industry across Western Australia. Employment in the Western Australian Mining industry peaked in the 4 quarters to August 2012 with an increase of almost 25,000 people. Department of Employment vacancy data recorded almost 18,500 internet advertised job vacancies in Western Australia for March 2014.
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Temporary work (skilled) visa grants decliningSubclass 457 visa grants located in Western Australia
Source: Department of immigration and Border Protection, Subclass 457 quarterlyreport, quarter ending at 31 December 2013
Primary applications granted by sponsor industry (year ending)
31-Dec-2012 31-Dec-2013Change from 2012-13 (%)
Construction 1760 940 -46.3
Mining 1640 850 -48.5
Other Services 980 580 -40.3
Health Care and Social Assistance 650 440 -32.2
Accommodation and Food Services 350 410 18.2
All industries 8070 4660 -42.3
Primary applications granted by nominated occupation (year ending)
31-Dec-2012 31-Dec-2013Change from 2012-13 (%)
Technicians and Trades Workers 3300 1860 -43.6
Professionals 3120 1740 -44.1
Managers 1100 810 -26.8
All occupations 8070 4660 -42.3
Temporary work (skilled) visas grants declining Source: Department of immigration and Border Protection, Subclass 457 quarterly report, quarter ending at 31 December 2013, http://www.immi.gov.au/media/statistics/pdf/457-quarterly-report-2013-12-31.pdf The number of primary subclass 457 visas granted in Western Australia fell by 42.3 per cent in 2013, reflecting softer economic conditions compared with 2012.
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Shrinking investment pipelineValue of investment projects ($ billion), expected year of completion, Western Australia
Source: Deloitte Access Economics, Investment Monitor, March 2014* Excludes those projects with no listed ‘end date’
Shrinking investment pipeline Value of investment projects ($ billion), expected year of completion, Western Australia Source: Deloitte Access Economics, Investment Monitor, March 2014 Data from Deloitte Access Economics’ Investment Monitor currently suggests that the value of investment projects in Western Australia is likely to taper after 2016, especially if projects that are ‘under consideration’ or ‘possible’ do not go through.
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Recent changes in employment
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Source: ABS, Labour Force Survey, March 2014 (12 month averages of original data)
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4.3 3.40.9
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Employed Full Time Employed Part Time Employed Full Time Employed Part Time
Perth Balance of Western Australia
Mar 2012 - Mar 2013
Mar 2013 - Mar 2014
Balance of Western Australia
Perth
Recent changes in employment Source: ABS, Labour Force Survey, March 2014 (12 month averages of original data) In the 12 months to March 2013, the number of persons employed full time in Perth (Greater Capital City Statistical Area) increased by over 48,000. By comparison, in the 12 months to March 2014 the change in full time employment was significantly smaller with an increase just over 4,500 persons. In both Perth and the remainder of Western Australia, increases in persons employed part-time were larger in the 12 months to March 2014 than in the preceding 12 months.
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Recent increase in unemployment
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Balance of Western Australia
Source: ABS, Labour Force Survey, March 2014 (12 month averages of original data)
Recent increase in unemployment Source: ABS, Labour Force Survey, March 2014 (12 month averages of original data) As at March 2014, the unemployment rate for Perth (Greater Capital City Statistical Area) was 4.6 per cent, an increase of 0.5 percentage points in the preceding 12 months. The unemployment rate for both the remainder of Western Australia and Australia was 5.8 per cent at March 2014.
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Regional unemployment rates on the riseTwo year change in unemployment rates
% pts
Source: Department of Employment, Small Area Labour Markets, December quarter 2013
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North Metro
Central and West Metro
Dale
Southern
Midlands/Wheatbelt
Goldfields/Esperance
Pilbara
Mid West and Gascoyne
Kimberley
Regional unemployment rates on the rise Two year change in unemployment rates Source: Department of Employment, Small Area Labour Markets, December quarter 2013 Over the 2 years to December 2013, increases in unemployment rates have been markedly higher in regional areas of Western Australia compared with metropolitan areas.
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Recent increase in males who are long term unemployedPersons unemployed for 52 weeks and longer, WA
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Source: ABS, Labour Force Survey, March 2014 (12 month averages of original data)
Recent increase in males who are long term unemployed Persons unemployed for 52 weeks or longer Source: ABS, Labour Force Survey, March 2014 (12 month averages of original data) In the 12 months to March 2014 in Western Australia, there has been an increase of over 1900 males who are long term unemployed to stand at a total of 5,400.
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Youth full time unemploymentPersons aged 15 to 24
Source: ABS, Labour Force Survey, March 2014 (12 month averages of original data)
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Balance of Western Australia
Western Australia (All Ages)
Youth full time unemployment Persons aged 15-24 Source: ABS, Labour Force Survey, March 2014 (12 month averages of original data) As at March 2014, the youth full time unemployment rate was 11.1 per cent in Perth (Greater Capital City Statistical Area), an increase of 2.8 percentage points since March 2013. The youth full time unemployment rate for the remainder of Western Australia was 12.4 per cent, an increase of 1.1 percentage points over the same period. The full time unemployment rate for all ages in Western Australia was 4.9 per cent.
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4.5% 3.3%6.1%
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Perth Balance of Western Australia
Not studying and not in the labour force
Not studying and unemployed
Youth disengagement% 20-24 year olds neither studying nor working
Perth Balance of Western Australia
Source: ABS, Census of Population and Housing, 2011
Youth disengagement % 20-24 year olds neither studying nor working Source: ABS, Census of Population and Housing, 2011 Some 11 per cent of 20-24 year olds in Perth (Greater Capital City Statistical Area) were disengaged (neither working nor studying), compared with 20 per cent for the remainder of Western Australia.
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Educational attainment
Source: ABS, Census of Population and Housing, 2011
Region
% of 25-34 year olds with
Year 12 or above
AdvancedDiploma, Diploma,
Cert III/IV
Bachelor Degree or higher
Perth 85% 30% 35%
Balance of Western Australia
75% 36% 18%
Australia 85% 30% 35%
Educational attainment Source: ABS, Census of Population and Housing, 2011 Educational attainment for 25 to 34 year olds in Perth (Greater Capital City Statistical Area) is in line with national averages.
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Educational attainment and labour market outcomes25-34 year olds, Perth
3.0%
3.7% 3.7%
4.9%
9.1%
9.9%
88.9%85.2%
89.2%
80.3%
74.0% 71.5%
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Bachelor Degreeor higher
AdvancedDiploma/
Diploma Level
Certificate III & IVLevel
Year 12 orequivalent
Certificate I & IILevel
Below Yr 12
Unemployment Rate
Participation Rate
Source: ABS, Census of Population and Housing, 2011
Educational attainment and labour market outcomes Source: ABS, Census of Population and Housing, 2011. Figures are for the highest level of education attained. This chart demonstrates the positive relationship between educational attainment and labour market outcomes. In Perth (Greater Capital City Statistical Area), those who hadn’t completed Year 12 or had a Certificate I/II as their highest level of education faced low rates of labour force participation and high rates of unemployment.
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Mining
Education and Training
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services
Retail Trade
Construction
Health Care and Social Assistance
Perth
Balance of Western Australia
Largest employing industries
Source: ABS, Labour Force Survey, March 2014 (12 month averages of original data)
Largest employing industries Source: ABS, Labour Force Survey, March 2014 (12 month averages of original data) As at March 2014 in Perth (Greater Capital City Statistical Area), Health Care and Social Assistance and Construction were the largest employing industries each accounting for 11 per cent of total employment in Perth.
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Employment change by industryLast 12 months, Perth
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11,400
-10000 -5000 0 5000 10000 15000
Manufacturing
Mining
Health Care and Social Assistance
Accommodation and Food Services
Transport, Postal and Warehousing
Public Administration and Safety
Construction
Source: ABS, Labour Force Survey, March 2014 (12 month averages of original data)
Employment change by industry Last 12 months, Perth Source: ABS, Labour Force Survey, March 2014 (12 month averages of original data) In the 12 months to March 2014, the largest increases in employment were seen in the Construction and Public Administration and Safety industries while the largest decreases were in the Manufacturing and Mining industries.
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Where will the jobs be?National projected employment growth (‘000) – five years to November 2018
-40.3
-12.3
-2.8
0.2
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15.1
15.6
19.9
20.5
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Manufacturing
Mining
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing
Information Media and Telecommunications
Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services
Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services
Arts and Recreation Services
Wholesale Trade
Financial and Insurance Services
Other Services
Transport, Postal and Warehousing
Administrative and Support Services
Public Administration and Safety
Accommodation and Food Services
Construction
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services
Retail Trade
Education and Training
Health Care and Social Assistance
Source: Department of Employment, 2014 Employment Projections to November 2018
Where will the jobs be? Projected employment growth (‘000) – five years to November 2018 Source: Department of Employment, 2014 Employment Projections to November 2018 For Australia, it is projected that by 2018 the Health Care and Social Assistance industry will experience the largest growth in employment while the largest decreases in employment will be in the Manufacturing and Mining industries.
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What are employers telling us?
What are employers telling us? In July 2013, the Department of Employment conducted the fourth annual Survey of Employers’ Recruitment Experiences in Capital Cities across Australia. In line with the slowdown in the resources sector, the survey results for Perth showed a continued easing from the tight labour market conditions identified in the 2011 survey. While the levels of recruitment activity remained well above those recorded in most other capital cities, more than one quarter of employers had reduced staff numbers in the past six months. The economy or future demand for their goods or services was the single greatest concern of 40 per cent of respondents (up from 27 per cent in 2011) suggesting that many employers remain uncertain about the period ahead.
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Recruitment conditions are easing
Perth
2013 Change on 2012
Recruited for staff 76% 13% pts
Decreased staff numbers 26% 10% pts
Annual vacancies per 100 staff 26.2 4.0
Experienced recruitment difficulty 42% 8% pts
Unfilled vacancies 6.3% 2.2% pts
Source: Department of Employment, Survey of Employers’ Recruitment Experiences in Capital Cities , 2012 & 2013
Recruitment conditions are easing Source: Department of Employment, Survey of Employers’ Recruitment Experiences in Capital Cities, 2012 & 2013 While recruitment activity in the region appears to have eased markedly, it remains at a higher level compared with other capital cities.
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Conditions also easing in regional WARecent survey results
Pilbara Goldfields-Esperance All regions
Nov2013
Aug 2010
Feb2014
Nov2010
Year toMar 2014
Past 12 months
Average annual vacanciesper 100 staff
37.2 78.8 18.7 26.2 16.0
Most recent recruitment round
Applicants per vacancy 6.3 4.9 8.4 5.2 10.6
Unfilled vacancies 6.4% 11.7% 2.5% 9.9% 3.7%
Recruitment difficulty 43% 61% 40% 52% 35%
Recruitment expectations
Expected to increase staff 24% 45% 15% 29% 19%
Source: Department of Employment, Survey of Employers’ Recruitment Experiences, various (2010-2014)
Conditions also easing in regional WA Source: Department of Employment, Survey of Employers’ Recruitment Experiences, various (2010-2014). ‘All regions’ refers to all regions surveyed in the 12 months to March 2014.
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More vacancies filled with the right people
7.9% 9.8% 8.5%6.3%
12.7%
24.1%
12.8%
10.5%
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2010 2011 2012 2013
Vacancies filled with applicants who lacked the desired skills and capabilites
Unfilled vacancies
Source: Department of Employment, Survey of Employers’ Recruitment Experiences in Capital Cities , 2010 - 2013
More vacancies filled with the right staff Source: Department of Employment, Survey of Employers’ Recruitment Experiences in Capital Cities, 2013 As recruitment conditions have showed a continued easing from the tight labour market conditions identified in the 2011 survey employers have been more successful filling their vacancies with staff who possessed the skills and capabilities that employers were looking for.
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Still plenty of lower skilled opportunities
73%73% of employers
recent vacancies were for lower skilled
positions
Sales Assistants (General) Receptionists
General Clerks Store Persons
Waiters, Bar Attendants and Baristas Kitchen Hands
Employers commonly recruited for…..
1 in 3 employers who recruited for lower skilled vacancies experienced difficulty
4.3% of lower skilled vacancies went unfilled
Source: Department of Employment, Survey of Employers’ Recruitment Experiences in Capital Cities , 2013
Still plenty of lower skilled opportunities Source: Department of Employment, Survey of Employers’ Recruitment Experiences in Capital Cities, 2013 With almost three quarters of all recent vacancies in Perth being for lower skilled positions, there are still plenty of opportunities for job seekers.
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Formal methods
Internet
Newspaper
Company Website
Informal methods ONLY
Most employers recruiting formally
14 applicants
per vacancy,
4 rated suitable
Word of Mouth
Approached by Job seeker
4 applicants
per vacancy,
1 rated suitable
87%
13%
Source: Department of Employment, Survey of Employers’ Recruitment Experiences in Capital Cities , 2013
Most employers recruiting formally Source: Department of Employment, Survey of Employers’ Recruitment Experiences in Capital Cities, 2013 In Perth, 87 per cent of employers used a formal method of recruitment in their most recent recruitment round including use of the internet, newspaper and company website. On average, formal recruitment methods attracted 14 applicants per vacancy of which 4 were considered suitable by the employer. 13 per cent of employers used an informal method ONLY, most commonly word of mouth and being approached by the jobseeker. On average, using an informal method only attracted 4 applicants, of which 1 was considered suitable by the employer.
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40%
50%
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Lack of relevantexperience
Insufficientqualifications or
training
Poorlywritten/presented
application
Lack of soft skills Interview notrequired
Applicant locatedoverseas/ out of
area
Experience very important in being shortlistedReasons applicants didn’t get an interview
Source: Department of Employment, Survey of Employers’ Recruitment Experiences, All regions in the 12 months to March 2014
Experiences very important in being shortlisted Source: Department of Employment, Survey of Employers’ Recruitment Experiences, All regions in the 12 months to March 2014 When asked why applicants didn’t get an interview, 52 per cent of employers mentioned that a lack of relevant experience was a factor.
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Employability skills essentialWhat employers considered essential in an applicant
Source: Department of Employment, Survey of Employers’ Recruitment Experiences, December 2013; All regions surveyed in the 12 months to Dec 2010.
• Enthusiastic/positive attitude
• Interact/connect with others/teamwork
• Hardworking/good work ethic
• Communicate
• Make good decisions
• Reliable
71% of employers said that personality traits/qualities are more or equally as important as technical skills
Employability skills essential Source: Department of Employment, Survey of Employers’ Recruitment Experiences, December 2013; Department of Employment, Survey of Employers’ Recruitment Experiences, All regions surveyed in the 12 months to December 2010 Employers want people who can/have • Enthusiastic/positive attitude • Interact/connect with others/teamwork • Hardworking/good work ethic • Communicate (higher order skill – e.g. hold an argument) • Make good decisions • Reliable
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5.7%
4.5%
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7.0%
Qualifications/Technical skills
Experience Teamwork Communication Literacy English Motivation Organisation
Few employers willing to compromise on employability skills
Source: Department of Employment, Survey of Employers’ Recruitment Experiences in Capital Cities , 2013
Few employers willing to compromise on employability skills Source: Department of Employment, Survey of Employers’ Recruitment Experiences in Capital Cities, 2013 While some employers in Perth were willing to compromise on Qualifications/Technical skills and experience, very few were willing to compromise on employability skills such as teamwork, communication and motivation.
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Manufacturing Construction Retail Trade Professional,Scientific and
Technical Services
Health Care andSocial Assistance
All Industries
2012
2013
Increasing concern about demand for goods/servicesEmployers reporting their single greatest concern for the 6 months following the survey
Source: Department of Employment, Survey of Employers’ Recruitment Experiences in Capital Cities , 2012 & 2013
Increasing concern about demand for good/services Source: Department of Employment, Survey of Employers’ Recruitment Experiences in Capital Cities, 2012 & 2013 The economy/future demand for their goods or services was the single greatest concern of 40 per cent of respondents (up from 27 per cent in 2011) suggesting that many employers remain uncertain about the period ahead.
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All Capital Cities
Perth
Health Care and Social Assistance
Accommodation and Food Services
Retail Trade
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services
Transport, Postal and Warehousing
Construction
However many employers still anticipated future staff growth
Source: Department of Employment, Survey of Employers’ Recruitment Experiences in Capital Cities , 2013
However many employers still anticipate future staff growth Source: Department of Employment, Survey of Employers’ Recruitment Experiences in Capital Cities, 2013 Despite an increased concern for future demand for goods/services many employers still anticipated the need to increase staff levels particularly in the Construction and Transport, Postal and Warehousing industries.
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ConclusionLabour market conditions strong but easing
– Subdued employment growth in 2013-14
– Unemployment rate starting to rise
– Recruitment activity falling
Challenges
– Reliance on Mining industry and transition to other industries
– Disparity in labour market conditions
– Large increase in male long-term unemployment
– Youth unemployment/disengagement
Opportunities
– Many employers expect to increase staff numbers
– High proportion of vacancies for lower skilled positions
– Some vacancies advertised informally, with fewer applicants
Collaboration among all key stakeholders vital
Conclusion
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Further Information
– www.employment.gov.au/lmip
– www.employment.gov.au/skillshortages
– www.employment.gov.au/regionalreports
– www.employment.gov.au/australianjobs
– www.joboutlook.gov.au
Further Information More information on labour market conditions and other research on small areas can be found on these web sites
• www.employment.gov.au/LMIP • www.employment.gov.au/SkillShortages • www.employment.gov.au/RegionalReports • www.employment.gov.au/australianjobs • www.joboutlook.gov.au
A report on the survey findings for the fourth annual Survey of Employers’ Recruitment Experiences in Capital Cities has been placed on the regional reports section of the Department of Employment - Regional Reports web site. Thank you.
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