Labour Market Conditions in Southern Adelaide. Presenter: Ermanno D Annunzio SA Labour Economics Office

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1 Labour Market Conditions in Southern Adelaide Presenter: Ermanno D Annunzio SA Labour Economics Office 6 June 2012

2 The Adelaide Region

3 Adelaide Labour Market Profile Northern Adelaide Western Adelaide Eastern Adelaide Southern Adelaide Australia Adult population (15+) 312, , , ,400 18,537,200 % aged 65 and over 16.9% 20.7% 23.8% 18.2% 17.3% Employment 178, , , ,000 11,461,300 % change: year to Apr % 5.3% -6.6% -1.3% 0.4% Unemployment rate 7.7% 3.8% 4.9% 6.4% 5.5% % pt change: year to Apr % -1.6% 0.4% 1.4% 0.2% Participation rate (15-64) 73.1% 74.4% 78.5% 79.1% 76.6% % pt change: year to Apr % -1.0% -2.6% -0.6% -0.4% Source: ABS Labour Force, Electronic Delivery, cat. no , April 2012 three month averages of original data;

4 6% Annual Employment Change 5% Annual Employment Growth 4% 3% 2% 1% 0% -1% -2% Southern Adelaide Australia -3% Apr-2008 Oct-2008 Apr-2009 Oct-2009 Apr-2010 Oct-2010 Apr-2011 Oct-2011 Apr-2012 Source: ABS Labour Force, Australia, (Cat No ), 3 month averages, April 2012

5 Unemployment Rate (25-34yrs) Educational Attainment & Labour Market Outcomes 12% 10% 8% 6% 4% 2% 0% 87.9% 85.9% 3.3% 3.2% 3.2% Bachelor Degree or higher Unemployment Rate Advanced Diploma and Diploma level (Persons aged years) 89.8% 82.0% Participation Rate Certificate III & IV 4.4% Year 12 or equivalent 79.8% 7.4% Certificate I & II 11.1% 70.9% Did not complete Year 12 or any nonschool qualification 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% Participation Rate (25-34yrs) Source: ABS 2006 Census of Population and Housing

6 Employment by Industry Health Care and Social Assistance Retail Trade Education and Training Construction Public Administration and Safety Manufacturing Southern Adelaide Australia Professional, Scientific and Technical Services Accommodation and Food Services 0% 5% 10% 15% Source: ABS Labour Force, Australia, Detailed, Quarterly, February 2012, (Cat No ), four quarter averages of original data

7 Employment Growth by Industry Five year employment growth in Southern Adelaide ( 000) Retail Trade Construction Education and Training Accommodation and Food Services Professional, Scientific and Technical Services Public Administration and Safety Arts and Recreation Services 1.8 Manufacturing Change in Persons Employed (000s) Source: ABS Labour Force, Australia, Detailed, Quarterly, February 2012, (Cat No ), four quarter averages of original data

8 Employer Survey Results Recruitment Indicator Adelaide 2011 All State Capitals 2011 % of jobs that became vacant (annualised) 24% 24% % vacancies unfilled 5% 8% Recruitment difficult 51% 49% Staff retention difficult 13% 18% Recruitment or retention difficulties prevented meeting market demand or growing business. 23% 24% Source: DEEWR Survey of Recruitment Conditions in Capital Cities March/April 2011.

9 Job Opportunities in all Regions Results for the 6 months to April 2011 Region % of jobs that became vacant (annualised) Recruitment Difficult (% of recruiting employers) Eastern Adelaide 21% 48% Southern Adelaide 24% 50% Western Adelaide 26% 57% Northern Adelaide 22% 49% Adelaide 24% 51% All State Capitals 24% 49% Source: DEEWR Survey of Recruitment Conditions in Capital Cities March/April 2011.

10 Methods of Recruitment Most Recent Recruitment Round Internet Newspaper / Magazine Recruitment Agency Company Website Job Services Australia Approached by job seeker Word of mouth Poached 2% 6% 19% 13% 17% 16% 31% 40% Formal Methods Only Informal Methods Only Both Formal and Informal Methods 15% 18% 66% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% % of respondents who recruited Source: DEEWR Survey of Recruitment Conditions in Capital Cities March/April 2011.

11 Basic Employability Skills Most importance placed on: 30% personal traits and qualities only 28% technical skills only 41% both equally important Personal traits and qualities applicants lacked: Communication Motivation Enthusiasm Presentation Source: DEEWR, Survey of Employers Recruitment Experiences, 12 months to December 2010

12 Single Greatest Concern, by Industry next six months Construction Wholesale Trade Retail Trade Accommodation &Food Services Manufacturing Professional, Scientific & Technical Services Health Care and Social Assistance All Industries - Adelaide All Capital Cities 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% % of respondents Uncertain/ low demand Recruitment Difficulties Source: DEEWR Survey of Recruitment Conditions in Capital Cities March/April 2011.

13 Conclusion Labour market conditions overall appear to be weakening. Education remains a significant factor in obtaining employment. In Southern Adelaide, the long-term decline in manufacturing employment is offset by growth in other industries (e.g. Retail, construction, education, etc.). Despite weaker labour market, there will continue to be job opportunities. To be job ready, job seekers need to not only acquire technical skills but also employability skills.

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