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Hiring demand is particularly healthy for junior to mid-level legal professionals, but salary growth remains weak, according to recruiters from four specialist agencies. read more

Increasing demand for mid-level accounting and finance professionals is putting upward pressure on salaries and hourly rates, while an oversupply at the top end is pushing new-hire CFO salaries down, according to specialist recruiters. read more

Hiring demand has become increasingly uneven across construction sectors, while pay increases outpace those in the broader market, according to recruiters from three specialist agencies. read more

Skills shortages in rural and regional hospitals are putting increasing pressure on supply, while metro areas deal with an oversupply of doctors and locums, according to recruiters from three specialist agencies. read more

Changing approaches to technology are driving demand for more specialised skills in retail, although salary growth remains modest, according to recruiters in the market. read more

The growing number of cyber threats and changes to privacy laws are pushing up demand and salaries for cybersecurity specialists, but the candidate pool remains static, according to recruiters in the market. read more

Growth in health industries and engineering projects is driving demand for internal recruiters along with HR professionals with strong employee relations skills, according to specialist recruiters. read more

A rapidly ageing population means ever-increasing demand in the aged care market, while competition from hospitals is adding strain to candidate supply, and the newly-announced Royal Commission will shake up the sector further. read more

Shrinking budgets are compelling not-for-profit employers to compete more strongly with the private sector for commercially savvy talent. read more

Contractor demand is surging in the busy public sector, while hiring restrictions hinder effective talent pooling. read more