ANZ–Indeed Australian Job Ads rose 1.8% mom in May 2026, rebounding from a 0.6% decline in the prior month and marking the first gain since February. The increase was driven by stronger demand in food preparation, education, nursing, and construction-related roles. In contrast, transport and driving job ads fell sharply for a second consecutive month, likely reflecting disruptions linked to the Middle East conflict. ANZ economist Madeline Dunk noted that restrictive interest rates are expected to slow economic growth in the coming months, which should lead job ads to trend lower and the unemployment rate to gradually edge higher. Compared with a year earlier, job ads increased 2.0% and remained 15.1% above their decade-long average, indicating that labour demand continues to be relatively resilient despite signs of cooling. source: ANZ - Indeed Australian Job Ads

Job Advertisements in Australia increased to 1.80 percent in May from -0.60 percent in April of 2026. Job Advertisements in Australia averaged 0.32 percent from 1975 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 21.00 percent in June of 2020 and a record low of -43.20 percent in April of 2020. This page provides the latest reported value for - Australia Job Advertisements - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news. Australia ANZ-Indeed Job Ads MoM - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on June of 2026.

Job Advertisements in Australia increased to 1.80 percent in May from -0.60 percent in April of 2026. Job Advertisements in Australia is expected to be -0.60 percent by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Australia ANZ-Indeed Job Ads MoM is projected to trend around 0.50 percent in 2027 and 0.40 percent in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-05-04 01:30 AM
ANZ-Indeed Job Ads MoM
Apr -0.8% -3.2% 0.9%
2026-06-01 01:30 AM
ANZ-Indeed Job Ads MoM
May 1.8% -0.6% -0.4%
2026-07-06 01:30 AM
ANZ-Indeed Job Ads MoM
Jun 1.8% -0.6%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Employed Persons 14737.40 14756.00 Thousand Apr 2026
Employment Change -18630.00 23331.00 Persons Apr 2026
Employment Rate 63.70 63.90 percent Apr 2026
Full Time Employment Chg -10701.00 63352.00 Persons Apr 2026
ANZ-Indeed Job Ads MoM 1.80 -0.60 percent May 2026
Job Vacancies 337.90 329.00 Thousand Mar 2026
Participation Rate 66.70 66.80 percent Apr 2026
Labour Costs 108.70 107.80 points Mar 2026
Minimum Wages 1004.90 948.00 AUD/week Jul 2026
Part Time Employment Chg -7929.00 -40021.00 Persons Apr 2026
Population 27.70 27.40 Million Dec 2025
Productivity 99.60 100.20 points Mar 2026
Retirement Age Men 67.00 67.00 Years Dec 2026
Retirement Age Women 67.00 67.00 Years Dec 2026
Unemployed Persons 692.50 659.50 Thousand Apr 2026
Unemployment Rate 4.50 4.30 percent Apr 2026
Wage Price Index YoY 3.30 3.40 percent Mar 2026
Wages 1562.40 1542.30 AUD/Week Dec 2025
Wages in Manufacturing 1770.30 1715.50 AUD/Week Dec 2025
Youth Unemployment Rate 11.10 10.20 percent Apr 2026


Australia ANZ-Indeed Job Ads MoM
In Australia, job advertisements measure the number of jobs advertised in the major daily newspapers and internet sites covering the capital cities.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
1.80 -0.60 21.00 -43.20 1975 - 2026 percent Monthly
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News Stream
Australia Job Ads Rise 1.8% MoM
ANZ–Indeed Australian Job Ads rose 1.8% mom in May 2026, rebounding from a 0.6% decline in the prior month and marking the first gain since February. The increase was driven by stronger demand in food preparation, education, nursing, and construction-related roles. In contrast, transport and driving job ads fell sharply for a second consecutive month, likely reflecting disruptions linked to the Middle East conflict. ANZ economist Madeline Dunk noted that restrictive interest rates are expected to slow economic growth in the coming months, which should lead job ads to trend lower and the unemployment rate to gradually edge higher. Compared with a year earlier, job ads increased 2.0% and remained 15.1% above their decade-long average, indicating that labour demand continues to be relatively resilient despite signs of cooling.
2026-06-01
Australia Job Ads Decline at Softer Rate
ANZ–Indeed Australian Job Ads fell 0.8% month-on-month in April 2026, easing from March’s 3.2% contraction, the steepest decline in six months, while marking a second consecutive contraction. The latest data suggested labour demand may be starting to soften, as higher borrowing costs and ongoing geopolitical uncertainties weigh on hiring appetite. The pullback was largely driven by hospitality, particularly restaurants and cafés, where food preparation roles declined notably. In contrast, the tech sector, spanning software development and data analytics, remained among the strongest performers so far this year, continuing to show resilience despite broader moderation. On an annual basis, job ads slipped 1.4%, indicating a mild cooling trend. However, postings still stood 12.5% above their long-term decade average, pointing to an underlying labour market that remains relatively tight even as momentum begins to ease.
2026-05-04
Australia Job Ads Fall the Most in 6 Months
ANZ-Indeed Australian Job Ads slipped 3.1% month-on-month in March 2026, reversing February’s 16-month high of 3.2% and signaling the first decline in three months. The drop also marked the steepest decrease since last September, suggesting that surging global energy costs are starting to weigh on business confidence and hiring intentions. Weakness was concentrated in education, nursing, personal care, and retail, offsetting gains in project management and engineering roles. Meanwhile, job ads in sectors more exposed to the Middle East conflict, such as logistics and transport, were largely unchanged, pointing to a cautious but not yet deteriorating outlook in those industries.
2026-04-07