The Labourforce/Impex TL&SC Job Index rose 6.1% in the September quarter to a record level of 165.98
Contingent job opportunities surged 9.2% in the quarter although this was less than seen in prior years
Permanent vacancies rose 5% and have enjoyed more consistent growth rising 16.2% year on year to a new record high
The Victorian market is on fire with growth of 11% in the quarter, 19.1% over 12 months
Both NSW and Queensland were strong over the quarter but fell back in the month of September
Road Transport has been the big winner over 12 months rising a mammoth 30.6%
Executive level roles have been in short supply all year, but these picked up in the last quarter
Transport and Logistics had a relatively quiet quarter. Demand is up 37.5% year on year although it peaked in August and fell in September
Manufacturing has also been bullish while Retail and Wholesale have disappointed with relatively little job creation in a historically buoyant quarter.
