COVID-19: Southwest Sydney unemployment rates following global pandemic
Jobless figures have more than doubled in southwest Sydney with the global pandemic crippling businesses. While the hospitality has suffered, there are still more than 800 local jobs on offer. CAN YOU OFFER A LOCAL A JOB?
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Women in Sydney’s south west are more likely to be unemployed than women anywhere else across the state, according to new data compiled by News Corp.
Women in Sydney’s south west are more likely to be unemployed than women anywhere else across the state, according to new data compiled by News Corp.
The average rate of unemployment for women in south west Sydney stood at 9.34 as at August 1, a 43 per cent increase on the same time last year (6.52).
In contrast, the unemployment rate for men in the region increased by 13 per cent – from 5.56 in 2019 to 6.27 in 2020.
The average rate of unemployment for a woman in NSW was 5.34 as at August 1, with 5.55 the rate for men.
In shocking statistics, the number of people looking for work for between three months and 51 weeks has more than doubled in 12 months after the coronavirus cruelled industries.
In August 2019, 5100 people were looking for work over that period. According to the latest Australian Bureau of Statistics, an alarming 12,300 people were searching for work 12 months later.
According to data compiled by Adzuna – an online search engine for job advertisements – a total of 21,234 jobs are currently on offer in the Sydney region.
With 322 advertised jobs in Bankstown, healthcare and nursing led the charge in terms of availability, followed by sales, trade and construction.
Engineers top the list of the most-needed profession in Fairfield, with healthcare and nursing, sales and trade and construction making up a large portion of the 226 jobs on offer.
There are also 288 jobs available in the Liverpool area.
In a welcome reprieve for those in hospitality and catering, the Liverpool region is currently driving recruiting in the sector, followed by healthcare and nursing, then trade and construction.
Heidi Eagle, operations manager at Club Liverpool, is one employer who knows all too well the need for staff in hospitality and catering, with the club looking to increase their staffing levels for the upcoming Christmas period after a challenging 2020.
“During the mandatory shutdown, Club Liverpool faced enormous economic pressure as at the time we were unsure how long we would be closed for,” Ms Eagles said.
Dropping 100 per cent in income and turnover overnight, the business was forced to stand down all employees, with club managers working reduced hours and days throughout the lockdown period.
Thankfully, the lub was able to re-employ all employees who were stood down.
“We are very proud that we were able to do that and for our employees ability to adapt back into the workplace after almost two months break,” Ms Eagles said.
“Their positive support of the Clubs COVID Safety plan … is a testament to their loyalty and is a huge contribution towards the Club remaining open and it’s ongoing success into the future.