Emerging Employment Trends in Australian Agriculture.
Australia’s agricultural sector is a cornerstone of the nation’s economy, contributing billions of dollars annually and employing thousands of Australians across a wide range of roles. However, in recent years, the sector has seen significant shifts in employment trends.
The latest SEEK Employment Trends (September 2024) report reveals a 12.3% increase in the number of job ads within the farming sector compared to the previous year. This suggests that more job opportunities are available in agriculture, possibly due to a combination of increased sector growth, lowering input costs, and broader economic certainty. This trend mirrors challenges faced across many industries in Australia, where faster economic growth has increased labour demand even as the labour supply has increased.
The most significant incline have occurred in agronomy and farm services, followed by farm management and farm labour. In contrast, the fishing and aquaculture sectors. While demand for roles in agricultural sciences and service-based positions may be declining, potentially due to advancements in technology, shifting market needs, or changing economic conditions, fishing and aquaculture industries appear to be more resilient. These sectors have remained relatively stable, suggesting that either demand for their services is steady or they are less susceptible to the same challenges impacting the broader farming industry.
Increase in job ads within the SEEK Farming, Animals, and Conservation category, the number of applications per ad remains high. This suggests that the supply of candidates is at its strongest since the COVID-19 pandemic. While the supply of candidates may be high, many candidates lack the necessary eligibility to work in Australia or do not possess the relevant qualifications and skills required for the roles. The broader labour market remains tight, with conditions that are not fully aligned with what would be expected under full employment. Moreover, Australian agriculture continues to face a significant skills shortage.
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