The Australian aerospace, defence and security industry experienced a 25% drop in new job postings in Q4 2023 compared with the previous quarter, with the highest share accounted for by Saab with 119 job postings according to GlobalData’s analysis of aerospace, defence and security company job postings. GlobalData’s Aerospace, Defense & Security: Hiring Trends & Signals Q4 2023 report reveals comprehensive insights into hiring patterns, job roles, required skills, geographical trends, and key themes within the industry, facilitating anticipation of future workforce needs. Buy the report here.

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Notably, Management Occupations jobs accounted for a 16% share of the Australian aerospace, defence and security industry new job postings in Q4 2023, up by 6% over the prior quarter.

Management Occupations drive aerospace, defence and security industry hiring activity

Of the industry's total hiring activity, the highest number of new job postings were for Management Occupations, which accounted for 16% of the total new job postings in Q4 2023 and were down by 25% year-on-year. Second highest were Architecture and Engineering Occupations, which accounted for 14% and drop by 37% year-on-year, and third highest were Computer and Mathematical Occupations, which were 39% of the new job postings and 62% lower year-on-year.

Top five companies in aerospace, defence and security industry accounted for 56% of hiring activity

The highest number of jobs were posted by Saab with 119, followed by Thales with 114, while the highest increase was at Navantia Australia at 41%.

For further understanding of GlobalData's Aerospace, Defense & Security: Hiring Trends & Signals Q4 2023, buy the report here.

This content was updated on 6 January 2024

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