Australian logistics employment on the rise

The Australian employment outlook for the third quarter is looking bright, with hiring optimism in the Transport & Utilities sector set for significant growth reaching levels seen before the global downturn, according to the latest Manpower Employment Outlook Survey.

The survey of over 2,200 Australian employers across industries indicates hiring intentions will continue to steadily improve for the next three months. The survey results reveal Australian job prospects are among the strongest in the world, behind India, Brazil, Taiwan, China and Peru. Across industry sectors, the Transport & Utilities sector is set for significant growth, at +33% compared to +14% last quarter.

"The recovery has definitely hit the jobs market, with the employment outlook at its strongest point in two years. This is good news for job seekers, and the Australian economy," said Manpower Australia and New Zealand managing director, Lincoln Crawley.

According to Mr. Crawley, the job market across all industries has returned to pre-downturn levels, but is growing at a manageable pace.

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