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Outplacement Services in Australia Industry Data and Analysis
The Outplacement Services industry closely tracks economic conditions, with demand traditionally rising during periods of elevated unemployment and falling as the labour market improves. The pandemic saw industry revenue initially surge as companies implemented widespread lay-offs. But substantial government support and resilient business confidence throughout 2021-22 and 2022-23 stabilised employment and curtailed demand for outplacement services. As economic support measures were withdrawn and unemployment climbed again in 2024, providers experienced renewed growth, while a shift towards protecting corporate reputations made outplacement a strategic tool for managing public image. Overall, industry revenue is expected to have fallen at an annualised 1.8% over the past five years to reach $228.3 million in 2025-26, when revenue is anticipated to drop 3.3%.
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What's included in this industry analysis
IBISWorld's research coverage on the Outplacement Services industry in Australia includes market sizing, forecasting, data and analysis from 2015-2030. The most recent publication was released December 2025.
About this industry
What's this industry report about?
The Outplacement Services industry in Australia operates under the ANZSIC industry code OD5518. Outplacement companies assist former employees of downsizing firms with career and employment advice and skills to find a new position. Related terms covered in the Outplacement Services industry in Australia include outplacement services, executive outplacement services and career transition.
What's included in this industry?
Products and services covered in Outplacement Services industry in Australia include Individual outplacement services, Executive outplacement services and Group outplacement services.
What companies are included in this industry?
Companies covered in the Outplacement Services industry in Australia include Randstad Holdings, Adecco and Career Insight.
Performance
What's included in the Performance chapter?
The Performance chapter covers detailed analysis, datasets, detailed current performance, sources of volatility and an outlook with forecasts for the Outplacement Services industry in Australia.
Questions answered in this chapter include what's driving current industry performance, what influences industry volatility, how do successful businesses overcome volatility, what's driving the industry outlook. This analysis is supported with data and statistics on industry revenues, costs, profits, businesses and employees.
Products & Markets
What's included in the Products and Markets chapter?
The Products and Markets chapter covers detailed products and service segmentation and analysis of major markets for the for the Outplacement Services industry in Australia.
Questions answered in this chapter include how are the industry's products and services performing, what are innovations in industry products and services, what products or services do successful businesses offer and what's influencing demand from the industry's markets. This includes data and statistics on industry revenues by product and service segmentation and major markets.
Geographic Breakdown
What's included in the Geographic Breakdown chapter?
The Geographic Breakdown chapter covers detailed analysis and datasets on regional performance of the Outplacement Services industry in Australia.
Questions answered in this chapter include where are industry businesses located and how do businesses use location to their advantage. This includes data and statistics on industry revenues by location.
Competitive Forces
What's included in the Competitive Forces chapter?
The Competitive Forces chapter covers the concentration, barriers to entry and supplier and buyer profiles in the Outplacement Services industry in Australia. This includes data and statistics on industry market share concentration, barriers to entry, substitute products and buyer & supplier power.
Questions answered in this chapter include what impacts the industry's market share concentration, how do successful businesses handle concentration, what challenges do potential industry entrants face, how can potential entrants overcome barriers to entry, what are substitutes for industry services, how do successful businesses compete with substitutes and what power do buyers and suppliers have over the industry and how do successful businesses manage buyer & supplier power.
Companies
What's included in the Companies chapter?
The Companies chapter covers Key Takeaways, Market Share and Companies in the Outplacement Services industry in Australia. This includes data and analysis on companies operating in the industry that hold a market share greater than 5%.
Questions answered in this chapter include what companies have a meaningful market share and how each company is performing.
External Environment
What's included in the External Environment chapter?
The External Environment chapter covers Key Takeaways, External Drivers, Regulation & Policy and Assistance in the Outplacement Services industry in Australia. This includes data and statistics on factors impacting industry revenue such as economic indicators, regulation, policy and assistance programs.
Questions answered in this chapter include what demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the industry, what regulations impact the industry, what assistance is available to this industry.
Financial Benchmarks
What's included in the Financial Benchmarks chapter?
The Financial Benchmarks chapter covers Key Takeaways, Cost Structure, Financial Ratios, Valuation Multiples and Key Ratios in the Outplacement Services industry in Australia. This includes financial data and statistics on industry performance including key cost inputs, profitability, key financial ratios and enterprise value multiples.
Questions answered in this chapter include what trends impact industry costs and how financial ratios have changed overtime.
Industry Data
What's included in the Industry Data chapter?
The Industry Data chapter includes 10 years of historical data with 5 years of forecast data covering statistics like revenue, industry value add, establishments, enterprises, employment and wages in the Outplacement Services industry in Australia.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the market size of the Outplacement Services industry in Australia in 2026?
The market size of the Outplacement Services industry in Australia is $228.3m in 2026.
How many businesses are there in the Outplacement Services industry in Australia in 2025?
There are 184 businesses in the Outplacement Services industry in Australia, which has grown at a CAGR of 0.7 % between 2020 and 2025.
How may import tariffs affect the Outplacement Services industry in Australia?
The Outplacement Services industry in Australia is unlikely to be materially impacted by import tariffs with imports accounting for a low share of industry revenue.
How may export tariffs affect the Outplacement Services industry in Australia?
The Outplacement Services industry in Australia is unlikely to be materially impacted by export tariffs with exports accounting for a low share of industry revenue.
Has the Outplacement Services industry in Australia grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Outplacement Services industry in Australia has been declining at a CAGR of 1.8 % between 2020 and 2025.
What is the forecast growth of the Outplacement Services industry in Australia over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Outplacement Services industry in Australia is expected to grow.
What are the biggest companies in the Outplacement Services industry in Australia?
The biggest companies operating in the Outplacement Services industry in Australia are Randstad Holdings, Adecco and Career Insight
What does the Outplacement Services industry in Australia include?
Individual outplacement services and Executive outplacement services are part of the Outplacement Services industry in Australia.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Outplacement Services industry in Australia?
The company holding the most market share in the Outplacement Services industry in Australia is Randstad Holdings.
How competitive is the Outplacement Services industry in Australia?
The level of competition is moderate and increasing in the Outplacement Services industry in Australia.
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