2006
Demand for executive jobs is again strong in the Australian resources sector particularly in Western Australia and Queensland. Weakest state is currently Victoria where employment sentiment has weakened since 2005. We have found that SME corporations are hiring strongly and executives are advised to target small and medium corporations across all sectors. Strongest sectors for executive jobs in Australia are Resources, Construction, Legal, Accounting and Tourism. Sales and Marketing staff are in demand especially those with experience outside Australia as corporations look to increase export sales.
2005
The Australian economy was strong during the year on the back of demand for resources from China. Not surprisingly the resource sector was a strong provider of executive jobs during the year with Telecoms, Technology and Tourism being the bright spots. Manufacturing and Consumer Products showed a slight downturn while Financial Services was neutral.
2004
Demand for senior executives rebounded in November/December after some fairly weak job statistics earlier in the year.
The executive job demand rebound was particularly noticeable in the Engineering/Construction sector. This indicates an increase in capital intensive projects which bodes well for future economic growth. Australia's increasing trade levels in Asia should shield the economy partly from the expected slowdown in N. America and the UK. We expect therefore that the Australian executive job market will fair relatively better than these markets in the next 2 quarters.
The IT market was strong towards the end year whilst Banking, Legal and Finance were steady.
Executive jobs uncovered by International Job Search in the quarter included;
| GENERAL MANAGER | FMCG | SYDNEY | A$250K |
| FINANCIAL DIRECTOR | MULTINATIONAL | MELBOURNE | A$200K |
| CEO | RETAIL | SYDNEY | A$200K |
| MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT | ENERGY | PERTH | A$100K |
| IT MANAGER | CONSUMER PRODUCTS | BRISBANE | A$150K |
| IN-HOUSE LEGAL COUNSEL | BANKING | SYDNEY | A$175K |
| CONSULTANT | CONSULTING PRACTICE | SYDNEY | A$300K |