It’s ‘coach or poach’ for employees as economy recovers
17/12/2009
Source: WorkplaceInfo
The number of skilled vacancies in Australia is rising, giving yet another indication that the economy is emerging from the Global Financial Crisis.
The figures show that around 209,000 new vacancies were lodged on the internet in November.
The Vacancy Report released by the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations shows the Skilled Vacancy Index (SVI) (trend) increased by 1.9% in December 2009 to 42.9 (2007 = 100).
Professionals down
Vacancies rose for two of the three occupational groups: associate professionals (up by 5.0%) and trades (up by 3.4%). Professionals decreased by 1.2%. In annual terms, the SVI is 25.4% lower than in December 2008.
The Internet Vacancy Index (IVI) (three month moving average) decreased in November 2009 (down by 0.8%) to 78.3 (March 2006 = 100).
In November 2009, around 209,000 new vacancies were lodged on the four online recruitment sites (SEEK, MyCareer, CareerOne and Australian JobSearch) on which the IVI is based. In annual terms, the IVI is 36.1% lower than in November 2008.
Labourers rise, managers fall
Vacancies increased for four of the eight occupational groups, with the strongest increases for labourers (up by 7.6%), machinery operators and drivers (up by 4.3%), and community and personal service workers (up by 1.6%). The largest decreases were for managers (down by 4.1%) and professionals (down by 3.4%).
In November 2009, there were decreases in advertised vacancies for six of the eight states and territories. The largest decreases in vacancies were recorded in the Australian Capital Territory (down by 5.1%), Victoria and Queensland (both down by 1.3%) and the Northern Territory (down by 0.6%).
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