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Melbourne, Australia Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 0% from the last 14 days)
  • Few reposted listings (2% appear duplicated)
  • High share of long-open postings (63% open 30+ days)

Melbourne, Australia job market overview (June 2026)

The Melbourne, Australia job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 171 active job postings tracked here, 63% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in account executive and engineering, with financial services as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Hiring is moving slowly here — be prepared for delayed responses and reposted listings.
  • Remote and hybrid options are common — 33% of active postings.
  • Best opportunities are in account executive and engineering.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Melbourne, Australia job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Melbourne, Australia.

Top categories

  • Account Executive16
  • Engineering5
  • Accounting5
  • Retail Associate4
  • Logistics Coordinator4
  • Director3

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other10
  • Software Developers4
  • Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products3
  • Computer Systems Analysts2
  • Management Analysts1
  • Information Security Analysts1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Financial Services56
  • Professional Services55
  • Technology53
  • Consumer Goods32
  • Retail29
  • Manufacturing18

Employment mix

  • Unspecified139 · 81%
  • Contract17 · 10%
  • Full-time7 · 4%
  • Part-time6 · 4%
  • Intern2 · 1%

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