The number of engineering job ads advertised on employment marketplace SEEK has increased by 25% since this time last year, with unprecedented levels of government investment in infrastructure thought to be the key driver. 

A recent ABS report shows that the value of work yet to be done in the pipeline of public sector infrastructure projects is at a record high, and this is likely driving the increase in jobs in both engineering (25% YoY) and trades and services (25% YoY). 

Kendra Banks, Managing Director SEEK ANZ, noted that across Australia this is the ninth consecutive month of year on year double digit growth in SEEK new job ads.

“There are a number of key infrastructure projects underway across Australia, including the Perth-to-Forrestfield Airport Rail Link. We are seeing particularly strong demand for engineering skills in Western Australia, and job ads in this sector have increased 63% this month. Job growth in this sector is expected to continue," Banks said. 

Aside from engineering, the strongest performing industries were mining, resources and energy (45% YoY growth), farming, animal and conservation (32% YoY growth), information and communication technology (26% YoY growth),  trades and services (both at 25% YoY growth).

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