Industries hiring now and roles where job ads are rising

There is still interest amongst job-seekers to find new roles as applications remain high. If you want to narrow your job search, check out where the opportunities are.

Are you thinking about looking for your next job? You’re not alone. Research from SEEK reveals that 55% of candidates are looking to apply for a new role in the next 6 months. For 26% of people, their main motivation to shift is for a new challenge, while 28% are looking for a fresh start. Whether you're seeking a new challenge or a fresh start, it might just be time for a change. 

Job ads dropped 1.2% month-on-month in December 2025, and are down 3.5% YoY. Applications per job ad fell 0.3% month-on-month, demonstrating a slightly sharper year-end decline in candidate activity than usual*. Despite a general slowing in job ad decline, as the recent rise in the unemployment rate and the slowdown in employment growth indicates, the labour market remains challenging.

By exploring the most in-demand industries and job roles, you can not only discover potential openings but also gain valuable insights to steer your job search in the right direction.

*Applications per job ad are recorded with a one-month lag.