Contact us

Australia Labour Market Insights: February 2025

Feb 12, 2025

Jobs market remains firm despite economic slowdown.

Jobs market remains resilient.

According to the latest figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), Australia’s labour market is showing remarkable resilience in the face of the broader economic slowdown.

There was a surprisingly strong employment increase of 56,000 in December, in excess of market expectations for an increase of about 15,000 jobs.

The growth in jobs was concentrated in part-time employment, which soared by 80,000. Full-time employment decreased by 23,700.

Employment growth was 0.4% in the month, slightly higher than the average monthly rise of 0.3% during 2024. The number of unemployed people increased by 10,000.

This report uncovers what’s happening across Australia, examining how the workforce has been impacted, the challenges employers face in the current landscape, and trends in national recruitment activity.

To access the report, simply fill in your details below.

Download the report

This is an example download form for a report

"*" indicates required fields

This field is hidden when viewing the form

Keep reading

More news
Colour Psychology in Gardens

Gardens bring a plethora of benefits to the people tending to them and those who enjoy sitting and relaxing in... More

Inside the Local Government Symposium 2026: Exploring the Future of Asset Management

The Local Government Symposium (LGA Symposium) returned in 2026, bringing together local government representatives, industry leaders and asset management professionals to... More

The Benefits of Urban Green Spaces

The restorative power of nature has never been as clear to urban dwellers as it has been throughout the pandemic,... More