Employment Hero Jobs Report
Check out today’s employment trends in real-time
The Employment Hero Jobs Report provides valuable insights into the Australian employment landscape. Stay informed on the latest market shifts, and gain the knowledge you need to make confident, informed decisions.
Employment Hero Jobs Report: Real-Time Edition
Key Highlights You Can’t Miss
Real-time Employment Data
Our LIVE dashboard is powered by real-time aggregated anonymised employment data from over 300,000 businesses and 1.5 million employees using the Employment Hero platform in Australia. Dive into detailed insights, broken down by industry, state, age group, and employment type, for the most accurate and up-to-date employment trends available.
Wages & Employment Growth
Get the inside scoop on wage and employment growth trends across Australia. Whether you’re a jobseeker aiming to negotiate a competitive salary or an employer trying to stay ahead in attracting talent, our report breaks down wage expectations across industries and regions to give you a clear view of the market.
The Evolving Workforce
From casual to full-time roles, the nature of employment in Australia is changing. The Employment Hero Jobs Report dives into the rise of part-time, casual, and flexible work, helping businesses understand how to adapt and thrive in this shifting landscape.
Browse our Jobs Report Releases
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Read more: Australia’s flipped labour market: Teens and tradies cashing in while productivity stallsAustralia’s flipped labour market: Teens and tradies cashing in while productivity stalls
Australia’s flipped labour market sees teens and tradies cash in. Wages are surging for youth and construction, but falling hours…
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Read more: Trouble in the Australian labour market with jobs and hours at a standstillTrouble in the Australian labour market with jobs and hours at a standstill
Employment Hero June Jobs Report reveals abysmal growth. Jobs and hours remain flat month-on-month, signaling a stalled recovery despite recent…
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Read more: Australia’s jobs market slows – but Gen Z and casuals in the fast laneAustralia’s jobs market slows – but Gen Z and casuals in the fast lane
Australia’s job market slows but Gen Z surges. Casual jobs jumped 10.1% and teen hiring rose 27% as employers shift…
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Read more: Labour divide widens in May as tech wages soar and retail stalls, Employment Hero data revealsLabour divide widens in May as tech wages soar and retail stalls, Employment Hero data reveals
New data shows a labour divide: Tech wages soared 9% to nearly $60/hr, while retail lags behind at $29. A…
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Read more: Peak season powers a nationwide workforce reboundPeak season powers a nationwide workforce rebound
Strong BFCM sales drove a surge in working hours. Retailers and casuals led the rebound after a brutal 2025, with…
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Read more: Job market booms, but falling hours keep productivity under pressureJob market booms, but falling hours keep productivity under pressure
New data shows a 6.4% hiring surge driven by engineers and young casuals. Wages rose 4.8% while working hours continued…
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Read more: Green shoots despite soft economy: hiring and wages rise, but hours continue to fallGreen shoots despite soft economy: hiring and wages rise, but hours continue to fall
Employment Hero September Jobs Report shows 5.5% hiring growth and 5.0% wage rises. SMEs are defying the soft economy, though…
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Read more: Latest data from Employment Hero signals shifts in holiday workforce trendsLatest data from Employment Hero signals shifts in holiday workforce trends
Dec 2024 data: Employment up 7.6% YoY, but first monthly fall in a year (-0.1% MoM). Tech/Construction thrive; Retail and…
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Read more: Job growth slows but employment market showing signs of recovery, stabilityJob growth slows but employment market showing signs of recovery, stability
Feb data shows stability: Employment up 5.7% YoY, wages up 5.3%. Gen Z hiring surges 28% YoY. Construction leads all…
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Read more: Post-Holiday Reality Check: Wage Growth Stalls, Hours Nosedive as SMEs Tighten BeltsPost-Holiday Reality Check: Wage Growth Stalls, Hours Nosedive as SMEs Tighten Belts
January data shows a quick cool-down: Hours drop 6.1% YoY, wages stall. Casual jobs surge (+13.8%), full-time slows. Gen Z…
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Read more: Retail, Hospo Jobs Boom as SMEs pray for a Christmas miracleRetail, Hospo Jobs Boom as SMEs pray for a Christmas miracle
November Report: Retail/Hospo job growth up 2.2% MoM. Casual hours drop 13.1% YoY. Brisbane wage boom (9.3% YoY) vs. Tasmania…
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Read more: “Our workforce is at a critical inflection point”: Productivity, job growth show signs of stability“Our workforce is at a critical inflection point”: Productivity, job growth show signs of stability
Sep 24 SmartMatch: Workforce at critical inflection point. $42.20 median wage (3.8% growth), 13.3% casual hour surge & productivity gains…
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Read more: Employment Hero Brings Unparalleled Real-Time Transparency to the Employment MarketplaceEmployment Hero Brings Unparalleled Real-Time Transparency to the Employment Marketplace
Employment Hero’s new SmartMatch tool provides real-time market insights & salary data from over 2M employees. Discover your true market…
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Read more: Employment Hero data: ‘Wageflation’ hits 12 month highEmployment Hero data: ‘Wageflation’ hits 12 month high
Employment Hero’s SmartMatch Report reveals a 12-month high in median wage growth at 8.8%—more than double official figures. See state,…
Latest from the Jobs Report
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Read more: Employment Hero Jobs Report June 2025Employment Hero Jobs Report June 2025
Get real-time employment insights from 300K+ businesses & 1.1M+ employees. Download the Employment Hero Jobs Report now.
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Read more: Employment Hero Jobs Report May 2025Employment Hero Jobs Report May 2025
Get real-time employment insights from 300K+ businesses & 1.1M+ employees. Download the Employment Hero Jobs Report now.
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Read more: Employment Hero Jobs Report April 2025Employment Hero Jobs Report April 2025
Published When it comes to salary and wages, understanding the true worth of skills and experience can often be a…
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Read more: Employment Hero Jobs Report March 2025Employment Hero Jobs Report March 2025
Published When it comes to salary and wages, understanding the true worth of skills and experience can often be a…
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Read more: SmartMatch Employment Report February 2025SmartMatch Employment Report February 2025
Published When it comes to salary and wages, do you know what’s expected? For both jobseekers and employers, understanding the…
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Read more: SmartMatch Employment Report January 2025SmartMatch Employment Report January 2025
Published When it comes to salary and wages, do you know what’s expected? For both jobseekers and employers, understanding the…
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Read more: SmartMatch Employment Report December 2024SmartMatch Employment Report December 2024
Published When it comes to salary and wages, do you know what’s expected? For both jobseekers and employers, understanding the…
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Read more: SmartMatch Employment Report November 2024SmartMatch Employment Report November 2024
Published When it comes to salary and wages, do you know what’s expected? For both jobseekers and employers, understanding the…
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Read more: SmartMatch Employment Report October 2024SmartMatch Employment Report October 2024
Published When it comes to salary and wages, do you know what’s expected? For both jobseekers and employers, understanding the…
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Read more: SmartMatch Employment Report September 2024SmartMatch Employment Report September 2024
Published When it comes to salary and wages, do you know what’s expected? For both jobseekers and employers, understanding the…
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Read more: SmartMatch Employment Report August 2024SmartMatch Employment Report August 2024
Published When it comes to salary and wages, do you know what’s expected? For both jobseekers and employers, understanding the…
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Read more: SmartMatch Employment Report July 2024SmartMatch Employment Report July 2024
Published When it comes to salary and wages, do you know what’s expected? For both jobseekers and employers, understanding the…
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Stay ahead of the curve with the Employment Hero Jobs Report, providing you with the latest employment trends and valuable insights to make informed, data-driven decisions.
Note: The Employment Hero Jobs Report was previously known as the SmartMatch Employment Report from July 2024 to February 2025.
