The Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) Vacancy Report shows that the Skilled Vacancy Index (SVI) increased by 0.3% to 46.4 in July. Vacancies fell for two of the three occupational groups: Associate Professionals (-1.4%) and Professionals (-1.1%) while Trades increased by 1.0% over the month. In annual terms, the SVI is 22.7% higher than in July 2009 with Trades up by 51.4%, reflecting very strong growth for Construction Trades (+119.3%) and Metal Trades (+101.2%). The Internet Vacancy Index (IVI) increased by 0.9% to 80.3 in June, and in annual terms is 11.5% higher than in June 2009. In the ACT, the IVI fell by 1.8% in June, the only jurisdiction to record a drop in vacancies over the month.
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This post was drawn from the Canberra Business Council’s Business Bullets newsletter. To become a member of the Canberra Business Council, please visit the CBC website here: http://www.canberrabusinesscouncil.com.au
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