Australia’s ANZ–Indeed Job Ads rose 2.5% month -over-month in August 2026, quickening from July’s upwardly revised 1.9% gain and marking a second straight expansion. It was also the fastest pace since February, underscoring resilient labour demand despite higher borrowing costs. Seasonal hiring ahead of Christmas lifted retail and food service roles, while tech-related ads eased modestly, with softer demand in software, data, and analytics. ANZ Senior Economist Jasmine Zheng cautioned that momentum may fade as elevated rates restrain demand, expecting job ads to trend lower and unemployment to rise only modestly given the series’ resilience. Year-on-year, ads climbed 7.8% and remained 21.4% above their decade average, highlighting strength even as cyclical headwinds build. source: ANZ - Indeed Australian Job Ads

Job Advertisements in Australia increased to 2.50 percent in August from 1.90 percent in July 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 September of 2026.

Job Advertisements in Australia increased to 2.50 percent in August from 1.90 percent in July of 2026. Job Advertisements in Australia is expected to be -1.30 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
2026-08-04 02:30 AM
ANZ-Indeed Job Ads MoM
Jul 0.8% -0.1% -0.1%
2026-09-07 01:30 AM
ANZ-Indeed Job Ads MoM
Aug 2.5% 1.9% 0.5%
2026-10-06 12:30 AM
ANZ-Indeed Job Ads MoM
Sep 2.5% -1.3%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Employed Persons 14807.20 14823.10 Thousand Jul 2026
Employment Change -15827.00 80249.00 Persons Jul 2026
Employment Rate 63.90 64.00 percent Jul 2026
Full Time Employment Chg 16333.00 48862.00 Persons Jul 2026
ANZ-Indeed Job Ads MoM 2.50 1.90 percent Aug 2026
Job Vacancies 329.50 337.90 Thousand Jun 2026
Participation Rate 66.90 67.00 percent Jul 2026
Labour Costs 109.90 108.60 points Jun 2026
Minimum Wages 1004.90 948.00 AUD/week Jul 2026
Part Time Employment Chg -32160.00 31387.00 Persons Jul 2026
Population 27.70 27.40 Million Dec 2025
Productivity 99.70 99.70 points Jun 2026
Retirement Age Men 67.00 67.00 Years Dec 2026
Retirement Age Women 67.00 67.00 Years Dec 2026
Unemployed Persons 691.50 687.40 Thousand Jul 2026
Unemployment Rate 4.50 4.40 percent Jul 2026
Wage Price Index YoY 3.20 3.20 percent Jun 2026
Wages 1579.20 1562.40 AUD/Week Jun 2026
Wages in Manufacturing 1762.60 1770.30 AUD/Week Jun 2026
Youth Unemployment Rate 10.40 10.60 percent Jul 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
2.50 1.90 21.00 -43.20 1975 - 2026 percent Monthly
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Australia Job Ads Accelerate
Australia’s ANZ–Indeed Job Ads rose 2.5% month -over-month in August 2026, quickening from July’s upwardly revised 1.9% gain and marking a second straight expansion. It was also the fastest pace since February, underscoring resilient labour demand despite higher borrowing costs. Seasonal hiring ahead of Christmas lifted retail and food service roles, while tech-related ads eased modestly, with softer demand in software, data, and analytics. ANZ Senior Economist Jasmine Zheng cautioned that momentum may fade as elevated rates restrain demand, expecting job ads to trend lower and unemployment to rise only modestly given the series’ resilience. Year-on-year, ads climbed 7.8% and remained 21.4% above their decade average, highlighting strength even as cyclical headwinds build.
2026-09-07
Australia Job Ads Rebound in July
Australia’s ANZ–Indeed Job Ads increased 0.8% month-over-month in July 2026, reversing an upwardly revised 0.1% decline in the previous month and marking the fourth monthly rise so far this year. The resilience in job ads is consistent with the continued strength of the labour market, according to ANZ economist Aaron Luk. "Following the release of June quarter inflation data, we remain of the view that the RBA will keep rates on hold at 4.35%, he added. That said, the trajectory of the monthly trimmed mean does suggest there remains the risk of a rate hike in November. Indeed senior economist Callam Pickering noted gains were relatively broad-based in July, led by management and physician & surgeon opportunities. Those two occupations, along with nursing, have been the fastest-growing roles over the past year. Compared with a year earlier, job ads increased 2.1% and remained 16.2% above their decade average.
2026-08-04
Australia Job Ads Inch Lower
Australia’s ANZ–Indeed Job Ads eased 0.2% month-over-month in June 2026, reversing an upwardly revised 2.0% gain in May and marking the third monthly fall this year. The data indicated a gradual cooling in labour demand as higher borrowing costs weighed on hiring. ANZ Economist Aaron Luk highlighted that ads have fallen about 28% since late-2022 peaks but remain above pre-pandemic levels. He expects demand to soften further as elevated interest rates, a cooling housing market, and geopolitical uncertainty slow activity, leading to fewer ads and a gradual rise in unemployment. Sectoral weakness was most pronounced in retail, food preparation, and management, partly offset by stronger demand for nurses and real estate professionals. Indeed’s Callam Pickering noted logistics vacancies stabilised, though driver demand continued to weaken. Compared with a year earlier, job ads edged up 0.5% and remained 15% above their decade average, underscoring resilience despite cyclical headwinds.
2026-07-06