After several strong years, unemployment is rising slightly in 2025 – which means there will be more competition, especially for jobs that don’t require advanced training or qualifications.
Staying informed of trends and aligning your skills as a jobseeker is crucial. Focusing on digital skills, remote work capabilities, employee well-being, gig economy opportunities, and upskilling position you as a stand-out candidate. Entry level roles are more scarce, and continued inflation is likely to cause less hiring as we move towards the EOFY period.
Predictions For 2025
- Varied Contract Types – Expect a more even distribution between casual, part time, contract and full time positions. As employers may look to hire for short-term positions rather than commit to another full-time staff member.
- Increased Competition – Expect fewer roles advertised and more competition, especially for entry level roles.
- Skilled Labour Stable – We expect skilled labour to stay strong, especially in healthcare, labour, building and professional services industries.
- Slowed Wage Growth – While the cost of living continues to rise, wage growth is unlikely to keep up.
In Demand Jobs
What jobs are in demand in Perth?
As usual, specialist skills are highly sought-after. Jobs that require unique training or certification are always in high demand. Here’s a short list of jobs we’re seeing in high demand currently:
- Healthcare
- Aged & Disability Care
- Early Childhood Education
- Accounting
- Labour, Building & Construction
- Electrician
- Engineering
How Recruitment Specialists Can Help
As recruitment specialists, we help both employers and job-seekers. We stay on top of the market trends and changes, drawing upon our extensive expertise to ensure your hiring needs are met.
We help businesses to hire, and find the right candidate, for the positions they have open. We also help job-seekers, finding them the most suitable roles for their experience as well as offering advice for interviews, resume writing and upskilling.
Whether you’re a business looking to recruit, or you’re in search of a new job, get in touch and we can help.
Insights From 2024
- Emphasis on Digital Skills: Technology integration into various industries continues to drive demand for professionals with strong digital skills. In 2024, there will be a heightened focus on candidates proficient in digital tools, data analytics, and emerging technologies. Recruitment agencies should seek individuals with expertise in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and cybersecurity to meet the growing demand.
- Remote Work Opportunities: The remote work trend, accelerated in recent years, is becoming a permanent fixture. As businesses adopt hybrid work models, job opportunities for candidates with proven remote work experience will surge. Perth recruitment agencies should highlight their ability to match remote-ready talent with organisations embracing flexible work arrangements.
- Focus on Employee Well-being: Recent events have underscored the importance of employee well-being. Companies in Perth are likely to prioritise initiatives supporting mental health, work-life balance, and overall wellness. Recruitment agencies should showcase their understanding of these priorities and ability to connect candidates with organisations valuing employee well-being.
- Rise of Gig and Contract Roles: The gig economy continues to reshape traditional employment models. In 2024, we anticipate increased gig and short-term contract roles across various industries in Perth. Recruitment agencies can capitalise on this trend by connecting businesses with skilled freelancers and helping professionals navigate the gig economy. This is becoming increasingly popular across hospitality and healthcare roles.
- Upskilling and Reskilling Programs: Continuous learning remains essential as industries evolve. Recruitment agencies can differentiate themselves by offering upskilling and reskilling programs for candidates. Partnering with educational institutions and industry experts allows agencies to provide valuable resources, helping professionals stay competitive.
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