Skilled job vacancies increase for Australian work visa holders

February 19 2010 by Liam Clifford

Australia’s employment department has announced that the number of skilled job vacancies on offer has increased since the beginning of the year.

The index of skills job vacancies rose by 5.2 per cent to 44.4 in January and Febuary, after being seasonally adjusted. Although this is still 5.9 per cent lower than the same time a year ago, it suggests the numbers of jobs on offer that can be snapped up by people moving to Australia on Australian skilled work visas, is rising.

The number of jobs advertised in newspapers rose 1.6 per cent in trend terms, also to 44.4. The number of vacancies rose in trend terms for two thirds of the occupational groups. Although the 'professionals' occupation group fell by 4.0 per cent, the 'trades' group increased 4.0 per cent and the 'associate professionals' group rose 1.3 per cent.

The information and communication technology index also rose over the past month, up 2.0 per cent to 140.3.

Australian work visas are still a popular option for skilled Brits looking to start a new life abroad. These statistic shows that the job market for skilled people who want to work in Australia is healthy and thriving.

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