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Why does understanding the market matter?
In this guide, we provide an overview of the engineering market to help you understand engineer candidate availability, salary information and expectations. Download the guide for specific data and information about attracting and retaining top talent.
Engineer Job Advertising
Over the past year, engineering job advertisements in Australia have contracted by over 19%, reflecting a broad softening in demand across most disciplines. Tasmania is the only state showing resilience with a modest increase.
Working in Engineering
Of the almost 550,000 engineers in Australia, LinkedIn data shows around half working in core engineering roles, around 35% in non-engineering positions and the rest are unknown.
Gender Diversity in Engineering
An Engineers Australia study paints a bleak picture of gender diversity in engineering in Australia, with only 16% women. Furthermore, less than 4.1% working in engineering roles are born in Australia.
Engineering Salaries
Salaries vary based on company size, projects, location and demand. This means that some salaries may stagnate while others increase significantly. The last 12 months has not seen significant increases.