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Melbourne, Australia Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Few reposted listings (11% appear duplicated)
  • Pay is below the national median ($20k vs $139k national)
  • Most postings refresh within a month (25% open 30+ days)

Melbourne, Australia job market overview (May 2026)

The Melbourne, Australia job market is currently cooling, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 208 active job postings tracked here, 25% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in account executive and sales engineer, with consumer goods as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
  • Remote and hybrid options are common — 27% of active postings.
  • Best opportunities are in account executive and sales engineer.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Melbourne, Australia job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Melbourne, Australia.

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Consumer Goods62
Technology60
Retail59
Financial Services51
Professional Services41$20k n=4

Top categories

  • Account Executive13
  • Sales Engineer8
  • Crew / Cashier6
  • Store Supervisor / Manager5
  • Retail Associate4
  • Logistics Coordinator4

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other16
  • Software Developers10
  • Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products7
  • Computer Systems Analysts5
  • Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel5
  • Sales Managers2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Consumer Goods62
  • Technology60
  • Retail59
  • Financial Services51
  • Professional Services41
  • Manufacturing21

Employment mix

  • Unspecified159 · 76%
  • Contract27 · 13%
  • Full-time12 · 6%
  • Part-time7 · 3%
  • Intern3 · 1%

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