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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
Business

‘There’s never been a better time to look for a new job’: why Australian salaries are rising

Asian man smiling to camera with trolley in warehouse
The role of depot manager in the transport & logistics industry is one of the top jobs for salary growth in Australia Photograph: alvarez/Getty Images

Mark Smith has spent almost three decades working in the recruitment industry. What’s happening to the job market in 2022, he feels, is unprecedented.

“This is the tightest labour market I’ve seen in my nearly 30 years in recruitment,” Smith says. “It’s never been like this at all. It’s extraordinary.”

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