A Resilient Market: Latest SEEK Data

According to Seek, as of June 2025, Queensland's job market has experienced a slight downturn, with job advertisements decreasing by 3.4% compared to May 2025. This decline is part of a broader national trend, where job ads fell by 1.7% across Australia during the same period. seek.com.au

Despite this monthly dip, Queensland's job ad volumes remain higher than pre-pandemic levels, indicating a resilient labor market. Additionally, applications per job ad have increased by 6% in Queensland, suggesting that while the number of job postings has decreased, competition for available positions has intensified.

Queensland's job market continues to show resilience, with strong competition for positions and sustained salary growth.

• Strong Recruitment Activity: Brisbane's digital and marketing sectors are actively recruiting with over 500 digital marketing positions currently listed on SEEK

• High Demand for Digital Skills: There is a notable demand for professionals skilled in SEO, SEM, social media management and content marketing.

In-Demand Roles

The following positions are currently sought after in Brisbane's digital and marketing sectors:

• Digital Marketing Managers: Overseeing online marketing strategies, including SEO, SEM and social media campaigns.
• Content Strategists: Developing and managing content plans to engage target audiences across digital platforms.
• Marketing Analysts: Analysing market trends and consumer data to inform marketing strategies.
• Brand Managers: Overseeing brand development and ensuring consistent messaging across all marketing channels.
• Social Media Coordinators: Managing social media accounts and creating engaging content to build brand presence.