The Federal Government has released a new jobs report which It claims shows solid jobs growth across most industries.

Federal Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations, Bill Shorten, released the Aussie Jobs, Looking Back, Looking Forward report on the eve of the resumption of Federal Parliament.

The report draws together a broad range of the labour market data analysis of employment change over the last five years, as well as projected industry jobs growth out to 2016-17. 

Among much good news about the Australian labour market Aussie Jobs, Looking Back, Looking Forward in particular highlights the strength of the service industries in the economy. 

“The rise and rise of services is a big part of our recent jobs past and services will continue to be a huge part of our jobs future,” Mr Shorten said.

Service industries showing strong growth in the five years to November 2012 include:

  • Health Care and Social Assistance grew by more than 270,000 workers;
  • Professional, Scientific and Technical Services and the Education and Training industries increased by more than 100,000; and
  • Accommodation and Food Services increased by just over 80,000.

The Mining industry continued to record robust growth, almost doubling its workforce size over the last five years with employment increasing by around 130,000 and generating positive flow-on effects for a number of other industries.

Aussie Jobs also includes information and case studies on how businesses are meeting the challenges of an increasingly service-based and highly skilled Australian economy.

“More and more employers are seeking workers with formal qualifications.  And that is precisely why the Gillard Government is investing billions in skilling our workforce and encouraging lifelong learning,” Mr Shorten said.

The full report can be found here