Job Advertisements in Australia Remain Stable in August, According to ANZ-Indeed Data

Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst

Source: Reuters

Updated: Sep 01 2025

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Source: Reuters

Australian Job Market Overview

Job Advertisements Stability: In August, Australian job advertisements remained steady, with a slight increase of 0.1% from July, following a revised drop of 0.6% in the previous month. Year-on-year, job ads rose by 1.9% and are 15.1% higher than pre-pandemic levels.
Economic Insights: ANZ economist Madeline Dunk noted that the resilience in job ads suggests the unemployment rate is likely to remain stable. The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has cut interest rates to 3.6% for the third time in August, anticipating one more 25 basis point cut in November.

Sector-Specific Trends

Education Sector Recovery: Job advertisements in the education sector, which had previously hindered job growth, saw a significant rebound in August, indicating a positive shift in hiring trends.
Retail and Food Service Growth: There was notable growth in job opportunities within retail and food preparation services, attributed to early Christmas hiring. This trend is expected to intensify as the 'Black Friday' sales approach, signaling a robust retail hiring season ahead.

About the author

Emily J. Thompson

Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.