Gloomy economic conditions have not altered the unemployment rate, with thousands of Australians finding work.
For the fourth month in a row the jobless rate remains unchanged, at 4.3 per cent.
And in light of slowing employment growth in recent months, Treasurer Wayne Swan says the results are a positive sign.
"These employment figures are welcome, particularly given that we face the most difficult global economic conditions in 25 years."
And despite sales, profits and investments pressure on businesses Greg Evans from the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry says employees are working hard to keep their staff.
"They're able to retain staff and that's obviously a key priority."
Overall, 11,000 people joined the workforce in July, but that figure is offset by the unemployment rate rising to 480,000.