South Australia recorded a surge in full time employment in August with the 3900 jobs created taking the state to a record number of people now in full time work.

Minister for Innovation and Skills David Pisoni said the record 569,500 South Australians in full time work came on the back of a record number of hours being worked.

“Underemployment in South Australia has fallen again with more people working longer hours as the economy continues to defy the impact of the pandemic,” he said.

“South Australia’s performance in hours worked contrasts sharply with the eastern states with NSW suffering a 6.5% decline in hours worked, Queensland slipping 5.3% and Victoria recording a 3.4% decline.

“Another extremely pleasing result is the fall in youth unemployment to a 12-year low and a full percentage point below the national average.

“South Australia’s strong performance of youth unemployment is the reason why young people are choosing to stay rather than chase jobs interstate.

“August also saw the second highest number of South Australians in work on record, illustrating the long-term strength of economy.”