Australia’s latest Job Vacancies Survey shows a 2.7% increase in the three months to February 2026, with total vacancies rising to 337,900. The rise represents 8,900 new positions compared to November 2025. Private‑sector vacancies grew by 3.2% to 299,000, while public‑sector vacancies fell slightly by 0.7% to 39,000. The seasonally adjusted figures mirror these trends, with private vacancies up 3.2% and public vacancies down 0.7%. Over the year, total vacancies have increased by 3.7% from February 2025. The data is part of the Australian Bureau of Statistics quarterly survey, released on 2 April 2026.
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