SA jobless rate still highest in Aust

South Australia's jobless rate remains the highest in the nation, with full-time employment falling to its lowest level in nine months.

The state's unemployment rate grew 0.2 per cent to 7.0 per cent in June, well above the 5.8 per cent national jobless rate.

Full-time employment fell by 1800 jobs to 520,400 on a seasonally adjusted basis, the lowest level since October last year.