04/06/2026
Not all industries are hiring equally right now. The latest SEEK data shows a divide in Australia’s hiring market and it’s not where everyone expects.
📈 Driving the growth:
Construction and Industrial roles are leading the charge, with steady momentum also building in Retail & Consumer Products (+2.2%) and Sales (+1.8%).
📉 Lagging behind:
Public sector hiring is softer, with Government & Defence declining (-1.8%) month-on-month.
What does this actually mean?
This market is less about volume… and more about where the demand sits. If you’re hiring, align your expectations with what’s actually moving. If you’re a candidate, the opportunities are there, just not across every industry.