Trying to land a job in the AI era is becoming increasingly difficult, particularly for people seeking entry-level and graduate roles.

These jobs are at their lowest level in a decade, making up just 11 per cent of all vacancies, Anglicare Australia’s annual jobs availability snapshot reveals.

Sectors most exposed are the ones 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 has reduced the number of available cashier and counter shifts.

Recruiters warn this transformation of the workforce landscape could change how young people learn to work, build judgment, interact with the public and understand the importance of hustling.