Human Resources Job Market Report

Human Resources Job Market Report

Gain insights into HR job opportunities with The Next Step's comprehensive Human Resources Job Market Report. This exclusive report offers detailed analysis of HR career trends and emerging HR job opportunities across Australia.

Inside this report, you'll discover:

• Which HR disciplines are experiencing the highest demand
• Regional hotspots with changes to hiring activity
• Industry hiring hotspots for HR professionals
• Top Human Resources skills employers need now

Essential insights for employers and professionals

Whether you're hiring HR talent or seeking your next career move, this analysis provides the market intelligence you need to make informed decisions.

The Next Step's HR Job Opportunities Index has carefully tracked HR employment data since 2015, providing job seekers and employers with accurate Human Resources employment trends.

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Australia's HR job market: September 2025

Australia’s HR job market currently reflects a balancing act. Organisations are confident, with half planning to grow their workforce this quarter, low unemployment driving demand for skilled professionals, and HR roles critical as businesses adapt to new workforce models and focus on psychosocial risks, mental health, and wellbeing.

However, this confidence is balanced with caution, as one in four employers anticipate redundancies, consumer sentiment has softened, and pressure from cost-of-living and compliance obligations weighs on hiring decisions. The pace of AI disruption is also unclear.

Looking ahead, steady migration intake, resilient hiring intentions, and the traditional New Year increase provide reasons for optimism. Add evolving compliance requirements and the uncertain pace of AI adoption, and HR will remain critical to help organisations adapt in the months ahead.

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