Changes to labour market testing requirements

The Australian Medical Association (AMA) is asking members to participate in their survey – to provide important input on the future of Australia's health system. The survey will be open until 31 January 2024, and the results will help the AMA determine what to advocate for in the coming years.

The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) has published its Workforce Survey Report 2024, after conducting a nationwide survey of its members and analysing the results. Participants were invited to share their perspectives on workforce challenges and federal priorities for psychiatry and the mental health sector. The results reveal how burnout and staff shortages continue to impact the workforce, services, and patient care.

The Pharmacy Guild of Australia’s ‘Workforce Capability Project’ publishes a range of reports and workforce insights, helping to educate the sector and improve workforce planning. Their Career Paths Report, and key findings from their biannual workforce survey, are available to view by non-members and would appeal to job seekers considering a career in Pharmacy, those wanting to further progress their pharmacy careers in Australia, or healthcare employers who employ pharmacy staff.

The Health Workforce Update brings you the latest health and medical job vacancy statistics and labour force insights. The Internet Vacancy Index recorded month-on-month declines in health and medical job ads, with Medical Practitioner job ads falling by 12.33%. However, workforce demand remains robust with whole sector job listings up by 9.6% year-on-year and job ads for Medical Practitioners and some Allied Health Professions over 20% higher than a year earlier.