Mills Recruitment

10/09/2026

New analysis from SEEK is painting an encouraging picture for Australian workers. Rather than replacing jobs, AI is increasingly augmenting them, with early-career roles in knowledge-based occupations actually growing as AI helps workers perform tasks more effectively and lowers the experience barrier for some positions.

The data suggests the labour market effects of AI are still unfolding, but the direction for professionals who are staying sharp and adapting is a positive one. As one leading AI investor put it, the task for workers is simply to elevate towards the more specifically human things that only people can do, trust building, relationships and real world engagement.

For professionals across Australia, this is a good reminder that the market is still moving and the right opportunity is still very much out there.

Read the full article for more on how AI is reshaping the Australian jobs market.

https://loom.ly/XmSpHMU

An interesting bifurcation has begun taking place in the Australian job market in the past three years.

10/09/2026

Today is R U OK? Day and it is a good reminder that the most important check-in you can do today has nothing to do with your to-do list.

A simple conversation can make a real difference to someone who might be doing it tough. Whether it is a colleague, a friend, a family member or someone you have not spoken to in a while, today is the day to reach out and ask.

At Mills Recruitment we genuinely believe that people are at the heart of everything we do. Looking after each other is part of that.

So today, ask the question. Listen. And be there.

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Use these in your workplace, school, home or community.

10/09/2026

Happy Thursday! The hiring market across Malaysia, Singapore and the Philippines is keeping pace as we head deeper into the second half of the year. Employers are making deliberate decisions about the people they bring on board and for professionals with the right skills and experience, the timing is good to explore what is out there.

If any of the roles listed interest you, reach out to one of our APAC consultants directly for a confidential conversation.

MALAYSIA
⭐ CP Lim - +60 018 302 0296
⭐ Nurfaizeen Zainudin - +60 018 302 8334

SINGAPORE
⭐ Tam Ly-Hieu - +65 9632 7340

PHILIPPINES
⭐ Danica Laxamana- +63 962 131 1669

https://loom.ly/jk7IZl4

09/09/2026

Malaysia expects its AI push to create up to 500,000 new jobs and add RM20 billion annually to GDP by 2030. With RM144 billion already approved in data centre and cloud computing investments and national capacity set to double by year end, the growth is happening now not in the future.

The digital economy already contributes 25.5% of Malaysia's GDP and is on track to reach 30% by 2030. For professionals across Malaysia, that trajectory points to sustained and expanding demand for skilled people across technology, digital infrastructure, AI and related fields for years to come.

The article is worth a read for anyone thinking about where their career sits in Malaysia's rapidly evolving economy.

https://loom.ly/4obhp0A

The government expects its push into artificial intelligence (AI) to create 300,000 to 500,000 new jobs, underscoring the need to translate rising investments in digital infrastructure into broader economic gains.

07/09/2026

Happy Monday! September is here and the Australian job market continues to move. Across Engineering, Mining, Manufacturing, Accounting, Legal and Business Services, our clients are progressing their hiring plans and looking for the right people to help them finish the year strongly.

Whether you are actively looking or have simply been keeping an eye on what is out there, now is a good time to have a conversation with our team about where your skills are in demand.

Visit our website to browse the latest opportunities and apply today. Follow Mills Recruitment to stay across new roles as they go live throughout the week.

Engineering | Project Delivery
⭐Darryl Mills - +61 (0) 448 941 832
⭐Kerri Giannouleas - +61 (0) 474 540 949
⭐Tarnia Nicholas - +61 (0) 474 861 783

Executive Search | Local Government
⭐Peter Casey - +61 (0) 408 325 883
⭐Danielle Hotz - +61 (0) 467 512 549

Manufacturing | Mining Services
⭐Darren Browne - +61 (0) 478 644 025

Accounting | Finance
⭐Ross Stephens - +61 (0) 447 346 883

Legal | Business Services
⭐ Jasmine Felton - +61 (0) 437 067 775

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07/09/2026

Happy Monday! The week is off to a positive start across New Zealand with opportunities available for professionals who are ready to make their next move. Demand across Construction, Agriculture and essential industries continues to hold and employers are actively looking for the right people to come on board.

If you would like to find out what is currently available or have a confidential conversation about where your career could take you next, our New Zealand team would love to hear from you.

NEW ZEALAND
⭐ General Manager - Rik West - +64 (0) 220 789 639
⭐ Construction - Kelly Roach - +64 (0) 220 798 206
⭐ Agriculture - Kathryn Haddow - +64 (0) 220 773 683

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04/09/2026

As we wrap up the week, 38 opportunities are live across Australia for professionals who are ready to make their next move. From Engineering and Mining through to Manufacturing, Accounting, Legal and Business Services, our clients are actively hiring and looking for the right people to join their teams.

If you have been thinking about a change or simply want to know what is out there, reach out to one of our consultants for a confidential chat this weekend.

Engineering | Project Delivery
⭐Darryl Mills - +61 (0) 448 941 832
⭐Kerri Giannouleas - +61 (0) 474 540 949
⭐Tarnia Nicholas - +61 (0) 474 861 783

Executive Search | Local Government
⭐Peter Casey - +61 (0) 408 325 883

Manufacturing | Mining Services
⭐Darren Browne - +61 (0) 478 644 025

Accounting | Finance
⭐Ross Stephens - +61 (0) 447 346 883

Legal | Business Services
⭐ Jasmine Felton - +61 (0) 437 067 775

https://loom.ly/rw2_lac

04/09/2026

Australia's food and grocery manufacturing sector now employs more than 301,000 people, accounting for one in three manufacturing jobs across the country. With industry turnover at $182.6 billion and the sector targeting $250 billion by 2030, the growth trajectory is clear and so is the demand for skilled people to support it.

For professionals working in manufacturing, operations, logistics or food production, this is a sector that is actively investing and expanding. The opportunity is there for those who are ready to be part of it.

Read the full report to understand where the sector is heading and what it means for your career.

https://loom.ly/t_REhsE

Australia’s food and grocery manufacturing sector employed more than 301,000 people in 2024–25, with turnover, investment and exports reaching record levels, according to the Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC).

03/09/2026

Happy Thursday! Organisations across Malaysia, Singapore and the Philippines are continuing to build their teams as hiring activity across the region remains consistent. There are good opportunities available right now for professionals who are ready to take that next step in their career.

If any of the roles listed interest you, reach out to one of our APAC consultants directly for a confidential conversation.

MALAYSIA
⭐ CP Lim - +60 018 302 0296
⭐ Nurfaizeen Zainudin - +60 018 302 8334

SINGAPORE
⭐ Tam Ly-Hieu - +65 9632 7340

PHILIPPINES
⭐ Danica Laxamana- +63 962 131 1669

https://loom.ly/jk7IZl4

01/09/2026

Singapore's fintech sector is growing and AI is playing a direct role in driving that expansion. Airwallex is targeting close to 800 employees in Singapore by the end of 2026, Revolut has nearly doubled its local headcount over the past year and YouTrip is pursuing at least 10% headcount growth before year end. Roles are open across product, engineering, design, risk, compliance and finance.

What is encouraging is the message coming directly from these businesses. AI is not reducing the need for people. It is increasing it. By handling repetitive work, teams are being freed up to focus on higher value projects, which is creating more capacity and more opportunities for professionals who are ready to grow alongside it.

For candidates across Singapore and the wider region, this is a market worth paying close attention to right now.

Read the full article for more on Singapore's fintech hiring surge and what it means for the jobs market.

https://loom.ly/ArniADM

Expansions indicate AI's potential in driving employment opportunities in Singapore