Migration Update
New Jobs in Australia : What This Means for Skilled Migrants
Australia has recorded strong recruitment activity, creating fresh interest among people looking for new jobs in Australia in 2026. According to Jobs and Skills Australia, employers recorded an estimated 1.353 million new job vacancies during the May 2026 quarter. That represents an 8% increase compared with the same period a year earlier, or approximately 99,000 additional vacancies. For skilled migrants, the figures show that Australian employers continue to recruit across the labour market. However, an available job does not automatically mean visa sponsorship. Therefore, overseas workers should consider both the employment opportunity and the immigration pathway before making plans to
Kerusha Kharel
