By Nina Hendy
Publication Date: 2026-04-16 19:01:00
Trying to find a job in the AI age is becoming increasingly difficult, especially for people looking for entry-level and graduate jobs.
These positions are at their lowest level in a decade, accounting for just 11 per cent of all vacancies, according to Anglicare Australia’s annual job availability overview.
The hardest hit sectors are those that have historically absorbed school leavers and new graduates in large numbers – retail and hospitality – with these roles slowly being replaced by self-service, automated inventory tools and dynamic scheduling. This reduced the number of cashier and teller shifts available.
Recruiters warn against…