Occupations
Online job ads for every occupation group Jobs and Skills Australia publishes, across Australia, seasonally adjusted, to .
Managers
25,700 ads in , up 5.2% on a year earlier Rising
| Detailed group | Ads, September 2026 | On the year | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Executives, Managing Directors & Legislators | 1,130 | up 12.7% | Rising |
| Farmers and Farm Managers | 260 | up 55.8% | Rising |
| Hospitality, Retail and Service Managers | 7,960 | up 9.3% | Rising |
| Corporate Managers | 8,400 | down 1.2% | Steady |
| Construction, Production and Distribution Managers | 5,780 | up 7.6% | Rising |
| Health, Education, ICT and Other Managers | 2,230 | up 2.5% | Steady |
Professionals
60,900 ads in , up 1.7% on a year earlier Steady
| Detailed group | Ads, September 2026 | On the year | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arts and Media Professionals | 1,280 | up 14.4% | Rising |
| Education Professionals | 2,950 | down 19.6% | Falling |
| ICT Professionals | 5,900 | down 12.4% | Falling |
| Legal, Social and Welfare Professionals | 8,510 | up 0.1% | Steady |
| Business, Finance and Human Resource Professionals | 7,710 | down 4.0% | Steady |
| Information Professionals | 2,010 | down 1.0% | Steady |
| Sales, Marketing & Public Relations Professionals | 2,630 | down 8.1% | Falling |
| Transport and Design Professionals, and Architects | 1,950 | down 0.6% | Steady |
| Engineers | 5,150 | up 18.7% | Rising |
| Science Professionals and Veterinarians | 1,400 | up 0.7% | Steady |
| Health Diagnostic and Therapy Professionals | 6,570 | down 4.3% | Steady |
| Medical Practitioners and Nurses | 14,800 | up 21.6% | Rising |
Technicians and Trades Workers
30,500 ads in , up 3.1% on a year earlier Steady
| Detailed group | Ads, September 2026 | On the year | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering, ICT and Science Technicians | 5,220 | up 6.7% | Rising |
| Automotive and Engineering Trades Workers | 9,180 | up 4.2% | Steady |
| Construction Trades Workers | 3,250 | down 5.3% | Falling |
| Electrotechnology and Telecommunications Trades Workers | 3,930 | up 4.2% | Steady |
| Food Trades Workers | 4,950 | up 11.1% | Rising |
| Skilled Animal and Horticultural Workers | 1,450 | down 7.1% | Falling |
| Hairdressers, Printing, Clothing and Wood Trades Workers | 1,010 | down 7.1% | Falling |
| Jewellers, Arts and Other Trades Workers | 1,390 | up 0.1% | Steady |
Community and Personal Service Workers
19,700 ads in , down 4.2% on a year earlier Steady
| Detailed group | Ads, September 2026 | On the year | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health and Welfare Support Workers | 2,460 | down 7.4% | Falling |
| Carers and Aides | 10,600 | down 8.2% | Falling |
| Hospitality Workers | 3,720 | up 11.5% | Rising |
| Protective Service Workers | 1,050 | up 11.2% | Rising |
| Sports, Travel and Personal Service Workers | 2,240 | down 7.1% | Falling |
Clerical and Administrative Workers
30,100 ads in , down 3.9% on a year earlier Steady
| Detailed group | Ads, September 2026 | On the year | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Numerical Clerks | 5,850 | up 9.9% | Rising |
| Clerical and Office Support Workers | 730 | down 0.4% | Steady |
| Other Clerical and Administrative Workers | 5,990 | down 0.2% | Steady |
| Office Managers, Administrators and Secretaries | 4,510 | down 5.7% | Falling |
| General-Inquiry Clerks, Call Centre Workers, and Receptionists | 13,000 | down 10.2% | Falling |
Sales Workers
16,300 ads in , down 0.5% on a year earlier Steady
| Detailed group | Ads, September 2026 | On the year | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sales Representatives and Agents | 4,520 | down 10.6% | Falling |
| Sales Assistants and Salespersons | 10,600 | up 3.8% | Steady |
| Sales Support Workers | 1,160 | down 0.4% | Steady |
Machinery Operators and Drivers
14,100 ads in , up 12.5% on a year earlier Rising
| Detailed group | Ads, September 2026 | On the year | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Machine and Stationary Plant Operators | 3,270 | up 14.3% | Rising |
| Mobile Plant Operators | 3,790 | up 11.4% | Rising |
| Drivers and Storepersons | 6,990 | up 12.2% | Rising |
Labourers
14,600 ads in , up 4.8% on a year earlier Steady
| Detailed group | Ads, September 2026 | On the year | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleaners and Laundry Workers | 3,440 | up 13.3% | Rising |
| Construction and Mining Labourers | 1,690 | up 3.3% | Steady |
| Factory Process Workers | 2,060 | up 1.6% | Steady |
| Farm, Forestry and Garden Workers | 810 | down 7.3% | Falling |
| Food Preparation Assistants | 1,020 | up 8.7% | Rising |
| Other Labourers | 5,500 | up 2.8% | Steady |
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Online job ads: Jobs and Skills Australia, Internet Vacancy Index (opens another site), data, released . © Commonwealth of Australia, used under CC BY 4.0 (opens another site). Figures rounded; changes, shares and descriptions by Career Calling Insights.
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