Vacancy

Report
March 2012

Mar 2012

Key Points
The Internet Vacancy Index (IVI) declined marginally by 0.2% in February 2012 in trend terms, the eleventh consecutive monthly fall in the series. Over the year, the IVI has fallen by 8.6%, and is now 42.1% below the March 2008 peak. Over the year to February 2012, the IVI increased in the Northern Territory (up by 15.7%), Western Australia (11.8%), and Queensland (1.0%), but decreased in all other States and the ACT. Growth in the Regional IVI (three month moving average) over the year to February 2012 was recorded in 15 of the 38 regions. The strongest increases over this period were recorded in Central Queensland (up by 39.2%) and Goldfields & Southern WA (29.2%). The two strongest falls were recorded in Blue Mountains (down by 32.9%) and Hobart & Southeast Tasmania (27.5%).

Trend

Seasonally Adjusted
Monthly Change Decreased by 0.1% to 86.0 (Jan 2006 = 100) Increased in five of eight occupational groups Strongest rises recorded for Managers, Technicians and Trades Workers, and Clerical and Administrative Workers (all up by 1.5%) Increased in three states and both territories Annual Change Decreased by 7.3% Decreased in all eight occupational groups Strongest falls recorded for Sales Workers (down by 10.5%) and Clerical and Administrative Workers (9.9%) Increased in the Northern Territory (up by 25.4%), Western Australia (13.3%), and Queensland (3.2%) (218 900 vacancies)

Monthly Change Decreased by 0.2% to 85.0 (Jan 2006 = 100), the eleventh consecutive monthly fall Increased in four of eight occupational groups Strongest increase recorded by Clerical and Administrative Workers (up by 0.9%), followed by Professionals (0.7%) Increased in three states and the Northern Territory Annual Change Decreased by 8.6% Declined in all eight occupational groups Strongest fall recorded for Sales Workers (down by 12.3%) and Managers (10.7%) Increased in the Northern Territory (up by 15.7%), Western Australia (11.8%), and Queensland (1.0%) (217 300 vacancies)

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Internet Vacancy Index Trend Series

Mar 2012

The Internet Vacancy Index (IVI) declined in February 2012 by 0.2%. Over the year, the IVI has fallen by 8.6%, and is now 42.1% below the March 2008 peak. Vacancies rose for four of the eight occupational groups in February 2012, with the strongest rises recorded for Clerical and Administrative Workers (up by 0.9%), followed by Professionals (0.7%), and Managers (0.5%). The strongest decreases were recorded for Community and Personal Service Workers (down by 0.4%) and Machinery Operators and Drivers (0.3%). Vacancies increased in three States and the Northern Territory, which recorded the strongest rise (up by 2.2%), followed by Western Australia (1.7%) and Queensland (0.5%). Over the year to February 2012, vacancies increased in the Northern Territory (up by 15.7%), followed by Western Australia (11.8%), and Queensland (1.0%). By contrast, vacancies fell in all other States and the ACT, with the strongest decline being recorded in Tasmania (down by 21.2%), followed by the ACT (20.9%), and Victoria (17.0%).

IVI Occupational/State Summary Trend

IVI - Trend Managers Professionals Technicians and Trades Workers Community and Personal Service Workers Clerical and Administrative Workers Sales Workers Machinery Operators and Drivers Labourers States and Territories New South Wales Victoria Queensland South Australia Western Australia Tasmania Northern Territory Australian Capital Territory Australia Index (Jan '06 = 100) 95.1 100.3 101.2 102.0 73.2 67.6 88.7 58.7 68.8 78.4 88.4 78.0 159.7 58.4 153.1 148.9 85.0 Per cent change Monthly Annual 0.5 -10.7 0.7 -8.6 0.4 -6.0 -0.4 -1.6 0.9 -10.6 -0.1 -12.3 -0.3 -5.3 -0.2 -5.5 0.1 -15.7 -0.7 -17.0 0.5 1.0 -1.0 -12.5 1.7 11.8 -1.1 -21.2 2.2 15.7 -1.4 -20.9 -0.2 -8.6 Number of vacancies February 2012 25 594 63 301 28 764 14 412 38 357 19 093 11 661 17 591 65 830 48 470 48 523 10 624 32 223 1755 3955 6227 217 265

Internet Vacancy Index - Seasonally Adjusted Series

In seasonally adjusted terms, the IVI decreased by 0.1% in February 2012 and by 7.3% over the year. The strongest increase in vacancies in February 2012 was recorded in the Northern Territory (up by 7.9%), followed by Western Australia (3.3%). Vacancies in Tasmania recorded the strongest decline (down by 4.8%). Over the year, vacancies increased in the Northern Territory (up by 25.4%), followed by Western Australia (13.3%), and Queensland (3.2%). Tasmania recorded the strongest decline in vacancies over the year (down by 20.4%).

IVI Occupational/State Summary Seasonally Adjusted

IVI - Seasonally Adjusted Managers Professionals Technicians and Trades Workers Community and Personal Service Workers Clerical and Administrative Workers Sales Workers Machinery Operators and Drivers Labourers States and Territories New South Wales Victoria Queensland South Australia Western Australia Tasmania Northern Territory Australian Capital Territory Australia Index (Jan '06 = 100) 98.5 100.9 104.4 101.7 73.5 68.7 88.2 60.7 68.6 80.9 90.4 80.5 163.4 56.9 153.4 159.3 86.0 Per cent change Monthly Annual 1.5 -8.8 1.2 -8.2 1.5 -3.1 -3.1 -1.8 1.5 -9.9 -0.3 -10.5 -2.9 -5.8 0.9 -4.5 -0.3 -15.7 -0.1 -13.6 2.7 3.2 1.7 -10.2 3.3 13.3 -4.8 -20.4 7.9 25.4 1.2 -19.1 -0.1 -7.3 Number of vacancies February 2012 26 036 63 310 29 352 14 325 38 667 19 255 11 638 17 939 65 735 49 565 49 416 10 844 32 551 1736 4156 6362 218 920

Skilled Internet Vacancy Index1

Mar 2012

The Skilled IVI increased in February 2012 (up by 0.5%) the fourth consecutive increase, with rises recorded across ten occupational groups. The strongest increases were recorded for Science Professionals and Veterinarians (up by 4.8%), followed by Engineers (2.7%), and Jewellers, Arts and Other Trades Workers (1.9%). The strongest decreases were for Arts and Media Professionals (down by 2.3%), followed by Sales, Marketing & Public Relations Professionals (1.8%), and Education Professionals (1.4%). Over the year to February 2012 , the Skilled IVI has fallen by 7.1%, with the strongest declines being recorded in Construction Trades (down by 26.8%), followed by Transport and Design Professionals, and Architects (22.2%). On the other hand, Science Professionals and Veterinarians recorded the strongest increase over the year (up by 24.0%), followed by Automotive and Engineering Trades (11.8%), and Engineers (6.4%).

Skilled IVI Summary Trend

Skilled IVI - February 2012 Professionals Arts and Media Professionals Education Professionals ICT Professionals Legal, Social and Welfare Professionals Business, Finance and Human Resource Professionals Information Professionals Sales, Marketing & Public Relations Professionals Transport and Design Professionals, and Architects Engineers Science Professionals and Veterinarians Architects Health Diagnostic and Therapy Professionals Medical Practitioners and Nurses Technicians and Trades Workers Engineering, ICT and Science Technicians Automotive and Engineering Trades Construction Trades Electrotechnology and Telecommunications Trades Food Trades Skilled Animal and Horticultural Workers Hairdressers, Printing, Clothing and Wood Trades Jewellers, Arts and Other Trades Workers Skilled IVI Total
Index (Jan '06 = 100) Per cent change Monthly Annual Number of vacancies February 2012

100.3 80.8 82.5 84.9 88.6 66.2 128.5 97.7 111.7 178.7 342.3 161.5 133.1 101.2 121.9 118.5 75.7 94.9 87.6 76.4 74.5 79.0 100.9

0.7 -2.3 -1.4 -0.5 1.2 1.3 -0.6 -1.8 1.0 2.7 4.8 -0.6 0.3 0.4 1.8 0.5 -0.7 -0.4 -0.5 -0.1 0.2 1.9 0.5

-8.6 -16.0 4.1 -21.3 -0.1 -10.9 -11.4 -17.4 -22.2 6.4 24.0 3.5 -8.6 -6.0 -7.5 11.8 -26.8 -3.3 -9.4 -22.1 -18.0 -13.3 -7.1

63 301 922 1328 12 643 5017 13 233 2114 3288 2598 11 515 3773 2702 4222 28 764 8196 8323 2328 2722 4291 878 1586 527 92 228

As advised in previous issues of the Vacancy Report, the newspaper-based Skilled Vacancy Index has been discontinued. The following data are from the Skilled IVI, which is based on the aggregation of IVI data for Professionals and Technicians and Trades Workers.
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Regional Internet Vacancy Index2

Mar 2012

As shown in the map below, over the year to February 2012 , the number of online vacancies increased in 15 of the 38 3 regions (three month moving average) . The strongest increases over this period were recorded in Central Queensland (up by 39.2%) and Goldfields & Southern WA (29.2%). By contrast, the strongest falls were recorded in the Blue Mountains (down by 32.9%) and in Hobart & Southeast Tasmania (27.5%).

Growth in internet vacancies over the year to February 2012

New South Wales

NSW IVI - February 2012 New South Wales Managers Professionals Technicians & Trades Workers Community & Personal Service Workers Clerical & Administrative Workers Sales Workers Machinery Operators & Drivers Labourers Regional IVI - NSW Bathurst & Central West NSW Blue Mountains Dubbo & Western NSW Gosford & Central Coast Illawarra & South Coast NSW North Coast Newcastle & Hunter Riverina & Murray Southern Highlands & Snowy Sydney Tamworth & North West NSW Index (Jan '06 = 100) 68.8 72.2 73.1 84.8 91.3 57.9 54.0 71.8 61.8 Index (May '10 = 100) 48.0 64.7 105.6 114.7 93.2 119.4 105.0 81.8 73.6 79.2 67.3 % change Monthly Annual 0.1 -15.7 -0.5 0.5 -0.8 -0.4 0.1 0.3 -0.6 -1.0 -16.7 -18.5 -13.6 -8.2 -17.7 -20.0 -16.4 -12.3 Vacancies February 2012 65 830 8838 19 579 7215 4338 12 399 6141 2507 4487 Vacancies February 2012 378 608 886 1034 1480 2082 4410 641 393 44 914 736

% change Monthly Annual -5.7 -17.8 -22.5 -5.8 -3.6 -1.8 -3.4 -2.3 -6.1 -5.4 0.2 -2.1 -32.9 -6.2 -8.7 -5.0 2.2 2.4 -20.6 -6.3 -18.6 -14.1

Vacancies increased for three of the eight occupational groups in NSW in February 2012 , with the strongest rise being recorded for Professionals (up by 0.5%), followed by Sales Workers (0.3%). Over the year, vacancies decreased for all eight occupational groups, with the strongest decline being recorded for Sales Workers (down by 20.0%), followed by Professionals (18.5%), and Clerical & Administrative Workers (17.7%). Nine of the eleven regions in NSW declined over the year to February 2012 , with the strongest fall being recorded in Blue Mountains (down by 32.9%), followed by Riverina & Murray (20.6%). The Newcastle & Hunter and NSW North Coast regions defied the downward trend over the year, recording modest increases (up by 2.4% and 2.2% respectively).

Note: The sum of regional vacancies will not equal seasonally adjusted and trended state total.

As the Regional IVI is not seasonally adjusted and trended, the series contains more seasonal effects than the overall IVI series and should therefore be used with caution. 3 State and Territory occupational analysis is in trend terms and indexed to January 2006 while the regional analysis is in three month moving average terms and is indexed to May 2010.
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Victoria
VIC IVI - February 2012 Victoria Managers Professionals Technicians & Trades Workers Community & Personal Service Workers Clerical & Administrative Workers Sales Workers Machinery Operators & Drivers Labourers Regional IVI - VIC Ballarat & Central Highlands Bendigo & High Country Geelong & Surf Coast Gippsland Melbourne Wimmera & Western Index (January '06 = 100) 78.4 98.5 89.1 88.4 102.4 70.2 64.3 74.1 55.0 Index (May '10 =100) 97.5 100.7 106.5 150.2 85.1 118.2 Per cent change Monthly Annual -0.7 -17.0 0.3 0.4 0.0 1.2 0.0 0.2 -0.2 -0.3 -18.6 -16.6 -22.3 0.8 -17.3 -15.5 -18.1 -10.2 Vacancies February 2012 48 470 6118 13 298 5791 3674 9301 4765 2266 3894 Vacancies February 2012 434 1428 1390 944 38 611 630

Mar 2012

Over the month, vacancies increased or remained steady for six of the eight occupational groups in Victoria. The strongest gains were recorded for Community & Personal Service Workers (up by 1.2%), followed by Professionals (0.4%). Labourers recorded the strongest decline (down by 0.3%). Over the year, vacancies decreased for seven of the eight occupational groups, with the strongest decline being recorded for Technicians & Trades Workers (down by 22.3%), followed by Managers (18.6%). By contrast, Community & Personal Service Workers increased by 0.8%. Five of the six regions in Victoria recorded a decrease in vacancies over the year, with the strongest fall being recorded in Gippsland (down by 20.2%), followed by Melbourne (15.8%). By contrast, vacancies in Wimmera & Western increased by 2.8% over the year.

Per cent change Monthly Annual -5.0 -5.4 -1.2 -0.9 -5.4 0.1 -1.2 -4.9 -5.4 -20.2 -15.8 2.8

Queensland
QLD IVI - February 2012 Queensland Managers Professionals Technicians & Trades Workers Community & Personal Service Workers Clerical & Administrative Workers Sales Workers Machinery Operators & Drivers Labourers Regional IVI - QLD Brisbane Central Queensland Far North Queensland Gold Coast Outback Queensland Sunshine Coast Toowoomba & South West QLD Index (January '06 = 100) 88.4 107.7 120.6 96.1 89.6 76.7 76.4 84.6 53.5 Index (May '10 =100) 99.0 167.5 172.6 96.6 191.7 120.9 155.1 Per cent change Monthly Annual 0.5 1.0 1.3 1.7 0.9 -0.7 0.4 -0.2 -1.4 -0.2 0.3 4.9 7.7 -0.4 -5.6 -4.6 0.1 2.6 Vacancies February 2012 48 523 4753 14 034 7796 3062 7437 4026 3156 4426 Vacancies February 2012 24 389 4500 6368 3582 624 1454 1732

Over the month, vacancies increased in four of the eight occupational groups, with the strongest rises being recorded for Professionals (up by 1.7%) and Managers (1.3%). Machinery Operators & Drivers recorded the strongest decrease (down by 1.4%). Over the year, vacancies increased for five of the eight occupational groups, with the strongest increase being recorded for Technicians & Trades Workers (up by 7.7%), followed by Professionals (4.9%). Clerical & Administrative Workers recorded the strongest decrease in vacancies (down by 5.6%). Six of the seven regions in Queensland recorded an increase over the year, with the strongest rise being recorded in Central Queensland (up by 39.2%), followed by Far North Queensland (23.9%). The rise in Central Queensland was the strongest across the country.

Per cent change Monthly Annual -0.6 3.1 0.5 -6.1 -1.1 -1.4 -5.7 -4.9 39.2 23.9 -1.2 7.5 1.8 18.0

Note: The sum of regional vacancies will not equal seasonally adjusted and trended state total.

South Australia
SA IVI - February 2012 South Australia Managers Professionals Technicians & Trades Workers Community & Personal Service Workers Clerical & Administrative Workers Sales Workers Machinery Operators & Drivers Labourers Regional IVI - SA Adelaide Fleurieu Peninsula & Murray Mallee Port Augusta & Eyre Peninsula Yorke Peninsula & Clare Valley Index (Jan '06 = 100) 78.0 91.5 109.2 80.9 91.5 70.6 67.7 75.1 51.3 Index (May '10 =100) 81.8 106.2 160.6 110.5 Per cent change Monthly Annual -1.0 -12.5 0.5 -2.1 -1.7 0.1 1.1 0.0 -2.0 -1.2 -6.5 -10.2 -18.7 -1.2 -16.6 -12.5 -20.2 -15.0 Vacancies February 2012 10 624 1021 2442 1516 961 1574 1058 753 1298 Vacancies February 2012 8471 487 467 168

Mar 2012

Vacancies increased or remained steady for four of the eight occupational groups over the month, with the strongest increase being recorded for Clerical & Administrative Workers (up by 1.1%). Decreases were recorded in all eight occupational groups over the year, with the strongest decline being recorded for Machinery Operators & Drivers (down by 20.2%). Over the year to February 2012, all four regions in South Australia recorded a decline, with the strongest fall recorded in Fleurieu Peninsula & Murray Mallee (down by 11.4%).

Per cent change Monthly Annual -1.1 -10.5 -5.7 -2.2 -2.9 -11.4 -1.0 -5.3

Western Australia
WA IVI - February 2012 Western Australia Managers Professionals Technicians & Trades Workers Community & Personal Service Workers Clerical & Administrative Workers Sales Workers Machinery Operators & Drivers Labourers Regional IVI - WA Goldfields & Southern WA Perth Pilbara & Kimberley South West WA Index (January '06 = 100) 159.7 207.1 207.5 199.8 162.0 129.0 126.6 169.2 75.8 Index (May '10 =100) 283.4 123.0 484.0 96.8 Per cent change Monthly Annual 1.7 11.8 1.8 0.8 5.0 0.1 1.9 0.9 2.7 0.0 7.7 13.2 21.0 2.4 7.1 -2.2 23.8 9.9 Vacancies February 2012 32 223 3398 10 224 5096 1329 5302 2192 2539 2282 Vacancies February 2012 1848 22 348 3041 1156

Over the month, vacancies increased or remained steady for all eight occupational groups, with the strongest rise recorded for Technicians & Trades Workers (up by 5.0%). Over the year, vacancies for seven occupational groups increased, with the largest rise being recorded for Machinery Operators & Drivers (up by 23.8%), followed by Technicians & Trades Workers (21.0%), and Professionals (13.2%). Over the year to February 2012 , the strongest increase in vacancies across the state was recorded for Goldfields & Southern WA (up by 29.1%). South West WA also recorded a strong increase over the year (up by 27.3%).

Per cent change Monthly Annual -2.8 29.1 0.5 -2.4 0.1 10.1 25.1 27.3

Tasmania
TAS IVI - February 2012 Tasmania Managers Professionals Technicians & Trades Workers Community & Personal Service Workers Clerical & Administrative Workers Sales Workers Machinery Operators & Drivers Labourers Regional IVI - TAS Hobart & Southeast Tasmania Launceston & Northeast Tasmania North West Tasmania Index (January '06 = 100) 58.4 75.1 91.3 69.8 70.3 66.1 56.1 42.3 32.5 Index (May '10 =100) 64.6 58.0 79.2 Per cent change Monthly Annual -1.1 -21.2 -0.1 0.3 -0.6 -1.9 -1.8 -3.6 -2.6 -3.6 -31.8 -25.7 -17.2 -18.3 -22.2 -25.4 -23.8 -17.1 Vacancies February 2012 1755 147 342 282 183 235 190 109 256 Vacancies February 2012 1001 370 294

Vacancies decreased for seven of the eight occupational groups over the month, with the strongest decline being recorded for Sales Workers and Labourers (both down by 3.6%). By contrast, vacancies rose for Professionals (up by 0.3%). Vacancies declined for all occupational groups over the year, with the strongest decrease being recorded for Managers (down by 31.8%). Over the year to February 2012 , all three regions in Tasmania recorded a decline in vacancies, with the strongest falls being recorded in Hobart & Southeast Tasmania (down by 27.5%), and North West Tasmania (12.9%).

Per cent change Monthly Annual -5.5 -27.5 -4.6 0.1 -1.2 -12.9

Note: The sum of regional vacancies will not equal seasonally adjusted and trended state totals.

Northern Territory
NT IVI - February 2012 Northern Territory Managers Professionals Technicians and Trades Workers Community & Personal Service Workers Clerical & Administrative Workers Sales Workers Machinery Operators and Drivers Labourers Regional IVI - NT Darwin Regional Northern Territory Index (January '06 = 100) 153.1 165.7 240.6 132.5 146.6 190.0 116.4 155.7 86.0 Index (May '10 = 100) 89.0 93.4 Per cent change Monthly Annual 2.2 15.7 1.3 2.3 2.2 1.5 3.5 0.5 3.4 1.1 12.0 26.7 -2.6 12.5 17.7 1.4 9.5 10.1 Vacancies February 2012 3955 390 858 590 390 701 279 303 397 Vacancies February 2012 2405 887

Mar 2012

Vacancies increased for all eight occupational groups over the month. Clerical & Administrative Workers recorded the strongest rise (up by 3.5%), followed by Machinery Operators & Drivers (3.4%). Over the year, vacancies increased for seven of the eight occupational groups, with the strongest increase being recorded for Professionals (up by 26.7%), followed by Clerical & Administrative Workers (17.7%). Technicians & Trades Workers recorded the only decline (down by 2.6%). Over the year to February 2012 , vacancies increased in Regional Northern Territory (up by 21.9%), and in Darwin (19.0%).

Per cent change Monthly Annual 3.2 19.0 4.2 21.9

Note: The sum of regional vacancies will not equal seasonally adjusted and trended state totals.

Australian Capital Territory

ACT IVI - February 2012 Australian Capital Territory Managers Professionals Technicians & Trades Workers Community & Personal Service Workers Clerical & Administrative Workers Sales Workers Machinery Operators & Drivers Labourers Index (January '06 = 100) 148.9 134.5 122.2 216.1 316.9 129.2 135.6 205.5 176.8 Per cent change Monthly Annual -1.4 -20.9 0.6 -1.9 0.2 1.5 -2.0 -1.4 3.1 1.8 -22.7 -19.8 -19.5 -11.0 -32.4 -13.2 -12.9 -7.4 Vacancies February 2012 6227 891 2146 652 492 1065 434 152 371

Over the month, vacancies increased for five of the eight occupational groups, with the strongest increase recorded for Machinery Operators & Drivers (up by 3.1%), followed by Labourers (1.8%). By contrast, the strongest decline in vacancies was for Clerical & Administrative Workers (down by 2.0%). Over the year, vacancies declined for all eight occupational groups, with the strongest decrease being recorded for Clerical & Administrative Workers (down by 32.4%).

Occupational Analysis Trend

Index (Jan '06 = 100) 95.1 140.7 53.8 100.2 90.7 105.7 84.4 100.3 80.8 82.5 84.9 88.6 66.2 128.5 97.7 111.7 178.7 342.3 161.5 133.1 101.2 121.9 118.5 75.7 94.9 87.6 76.4 74.5 79.0 102.0 134.5 131.5 78.1 62.7 96.3 73.2 58.7 115.1 84.1 81.9 74.2 67.6 72.9 66.9 55.5 88.7 110.8 115.3 73.1 58.7 69.3 71.0 67.8 46.0 69.0 51.0 85.0 Vacancies February 2012 25 594 880 68 5179 11 164 6697 1731 63 301 922 1328 12 643 5017 13 233 2114 3288 2598 11 515 3773 2702 4222 28 764 8196 8323 2328 2722 4291 878 1586 527 14 412 1052 6077 4382 803 1977 38 357 8427 1269 5001 7051 16 642 19 093 6424 10 937 1780 11 661 2838 2890 6096 17 591 3262 1383 2852 1097 1789 7184 217 265

Mar 2012

IVI - February 2012 Managers Chief Executives, Managing Directors & Legislators Farmers and Farm Managers Hospitality, Retail and Service Managers Corporate Managers Construction, Production and Distribution Managers Health, Education, ICT and Other Managers Professionals Arts and Media Professionals Education Professionals ICT Professionals Legal, Social and Welfare Professionals Business, Finance and Human Resource Professionals Information Professionals Sales, Marketing & Public Relations Professionals Transport and Design Professionals, and Architects Engineers Science Professionals and Veterinarians Health Diagnostic and Therapy Professionals Medical Practitioners and Nurses Technicians and Trades Workers Engineering, ICT and Science Technicians Automotive and Engineering Trades Construction Trades Electrotechnology and Telecommunications Trades Food Trades Skilled Animal and Horticultural Workers Hairdressers, Printing, Clothing and Wood Trades Jewellers, Arts and Other Trades Workers Community and Personal Service Workers Health and Welfare Support Workers Carers and Aides Hospitality Workers Protective Service Workers Sports, Travel and Personal Service Workers Clerical and Administrative Workers Numerical Clerks Clerical and Office Support Workers, Couriers Other Clerical and Administrative Workers Office Managers, Administrators and Secretaries General-Inquiry Clerks, Call Centre, Receptionists Sales Workers Sales Representatives and Agents Sales Assistants and Salespersons Sales Support Workers Machinery Operators and Drivers Machine and Stationary Plant Operators Mobile Plant Operators Drivers and Storepersons Labourers Cleaners and Laundry Workers Construction and Mining Labourers Factory Process Workers Farm, Forestry and Garden Workers Food Preparation Assistants Other Labourers Australian Total

Per cent change Monthly Annual 0.5 -10.7 2.4 11.9 -0.9 -38.7 0.0 -8.1 1.0 -11.8 0.4 -13.4 0.8 -0.3 0.7 -8.6 -2.3 -16.0 -1.4 4.1 -0.5 -21.3 1.2 -0.1 1.3 -10.9 -0.6 -11.4 -1.8 -17.4 1.0 -22.2 2.7 6.4 4.8 24.0 -0.6 3.5 0.3 -8.6 0.4 -6.0 1.8 -7.5 0.5 11.8 -0.7 -26.8 -0.4 -3.3 -0.5 -9.4 -0.1 -22.1 0.2 -18.0 1.9 -13.3 -0.4 -1.6 -0.8 -10.2 -0.9 3.4 0.2 -4.6 -1.8 -17.4 -0.3 -3.4 0.9 -10.6 0.4 -13.3 0.0 -8.7 -1.1 -12.6 1.0 -12.9 2.0 -7.9 -0.1 -12.3 1.6 -11.8 -0.3 -11.7 -1.1 -17.7 -0.3 -5.3 -0.5 1.7 -1.3 -0.1 0.6 -10.1 -0.2 -5.5 -0.8 -3.8 0.2 -14.6 2.0 -5.7 -1.5 -8.5 0.1 1.4 -0.8 -6.1 -0.2 -8.6

Explanatory Notes

Mar 2012

The monthly Internet Vacancy Index (IVI) is based on a count of online vacancies newly lodged on SEEK, My Career, CareerOne and Australian JobSearch during the month. Duplicate advertisements are removed before the IVI vacancies are coded by DEEWR to occupations based on the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO).The data are seasonally adjusted and trended, and then indexed (January 2006 = 100). The Skilled IVI is based on the aggregation of Professionals and Technicians and Trades Workers. The Regional IVI was developed in September 2010 and back cast to May 2010 (three month moving average). The Regional IVI concords vacancies to 38 best fit regions across the eight States and Territories from the four job boards. Minor changes in the series may occur month to month due to back casting. The series published each month is the most up to date at the time and overwrites previous data. For further information, please contact Carmel ORegan (02 6240 2599) or email carmel.oregan@deewr.gov.au. Any media enquiries should be directed to the DEEWR media unit (media@deewr.gov.au).

Acknowledgements
DEEWR thanks the following job boards for their contribution to the Vacancy Report:

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For data covering: March 2012 April 2012 May 2012 June 2012 July 2012 August 2012 September 2012 October 2012 November 2012 Release date: 26 April 2012 23 May 2012 20 June 2012 25 July 2012 22 August 2012 26 September 2012 24 October 2012 21 November 2012 19 December 2012