Online job ads for Technicians and Trades Workers
Online job ads for Technicians and Trades Workers across Australia and by state, from Jobs and Skills Australia, to .
In plain English
- In there were 30,500 new online job ads for Technicians and Trades Workers across Australia, seasonally adjusted: 14.4% of all ads.
- Compared with , ads were up 3.1%, so by our rule they are steady over the year.
- Over the month, ads fell (down 2.4%).
- Compared with the monthly average of 22,800, ads were up 33.7%.
- Queensland had the most ads for this group (7,940).
- Over the year, ads rose most in Western Australia (up 11.4%).
- They fell most in Tasmania (down 5.2%).
Occupation groups are those Jobs and Skills Australia uses for job ads. See the methodology.
Online job ads, the past five years
By state and territory
| State or territory | Ads, September 2026 | On the month | On the year | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New South Wales | 7,540 | down 3.2% | down 3.0% | Steady |
| Victoria | 5,730 | down 3.4% | up 5.9% | Rising |
| Queensland | 7,940 | down 0.9% | up 2.3% | Steady |
| South Australia | 2,010 | down 4.6% | up 3.5% | Steady |
| Western Australia | 5,880 | down 0.8% | up 11.4% | Rising |
| Tasmania | 420 | down 8.3% | down 5.2% | Falling |
| Northern Territory | 450 | down 0.4% | up 6.9% | Rising |
| Australian Capital Territory | 450 | up 3.1% | down 1.1% | Steady |
| Australia | 30,500 | down 2.4% | up 3.1% | Steady |
Detailed groups
| Occupation group | Ads, September 2026 | On the month | On the year | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering, ICT and Science Technicians | 5,220 | up 1.1% | up 6.7% | Rising |
| Automotive and Engineering Trades Workers | 9,180 | down 3.4% | up 4.2% | Steady |
| Construction Trades Workers | 3,250 | down 6.4% | down 5.3% | Falling |
| Electrotechnology and Telecommunications Trades Workers | 3,930 | down 3.1% | up 4.2% | Steady |
| Food Trades Workers | 4,950 | down 3.2% | up 11.1% | Rising |
| Skilled Animal and Horticultural Workers | 1,450 | down 1.7% | down 7.1% | Falling |
| Hairdressers, Printing, Clothing and Wood Trades Workers | 1,010 | down 5.5% | down 7.1% | Falling |
| Jewellers, Arts and Other Trades Workers | 1,390 | up 1.1% | up 0.1% | Steady |
Occupations with the most ads
Four-digit occupations in this group, as three-month averages (Jobs and Skills Australia does not seasonally adjust these).
| Occupation | Ads, three months to September 2026 | On the year | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motor Mechanics | 3,510 | down 2.1% | Steady |
| Chefs | 3,410 | up 12.0% | Rising |
| Electricians | 3,320 | up 13.8% | Rising |
| Metal Fitters and Machinists | 3,080 | up 4.0% | Steady |
| Architectural, Building and Surveying Technicians | 2,210 | up 6.5% | Rising |
| Structural Steel and Welding Trades Workers | 1,680 | up 17.8% | Rising |
| Plumbers | 1,480 | up 3.3% | Steady |
| Cooks | 1,230 | up 11.9% | Rising |
| Other Miscellaneous Technicians and Trades Workers | 1,230 | down 5.3% | Falling |
| Carpenters and Joiners | 1,040 | down 8.4% | Falling |
| Gardeners | 950 | down 7.3% | Falling |
| ICT Support Technicians | 900 | down 2.4% | Steady |
| Other Building and Engineering Technicians | 620 | up 8.8% | Rising |
| Painting Trades Workers | 580 | down 7.7% | Falling |
| Hairdressers | 550 | down 2.5% | Steady |
What this means
General notes on reading job ads for Technicians and Trades Workers, chosen by the direction of job ads over the year. They are not advice about your situation.
For job seekers
A steady count means the number of new ads is much the same as a year ago. The mix of occupations and places can still shift underneath, so look at the groups and regions that matter to you.
For students
Steady demand today says little about demand when you finish studying. Pair it with longer-term sources such as Jobs and Skills Australia's employment projections (opens another site) and Your Career (opens another site).
For employers
With ad numbers steady, competition for staff is likely to be similar to a year ago. The occupation tables show where that differs for the roles you hire.
Job ads are not all jobs: many roles are filled without an online ad. See the limits of the data.
Sources and licences
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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