Online job vacancies for health and medical occupations across Australia remained steady in November 2024 compared to the previous month. Most occupation groups saw minor declines, while vacancies for Medical Practitioners rose significantly in all states and territories. Read more in our full report.

Australian Healthcare Week (AHW) takes place at the ICC Sydney on 19–20 March 2025, featuring 200+ exhibitors and 15 dedicated programs. The platform aims to bring together many segments of the healthcare community. Access panels, demos and case studies in Aged Care, Workforce & Wellness, Surgical Innovation, Sustainability in Health, Data Analytics, Patient Experience and more. Register for your free ticket here.

This week we look at data from the ABS's August 2024 Employee Earnings report to uncover key trends. Median weekly earnings for Health Professionals (+1.44%), Health and Welfare Support Workers (+3.82%), and Carers and Aides (+5.03%) highlight career growth, though declining hourly rates suggest longer working hours. Northern Territory leads in median weekly earnings ($1,540), while Tasmania trails ($1,161). Read more insights into health industry employee earnings here.