Technology Market Insights Report

Attracting talent during a tech skills shortage

It’s no secret, information technology jobs are in high demand in Australia. Developers, Cyber Security specialists, and Data Scientists are only the beginning of a long list of critical tech skills that are in short supply.

It has been a pivotal year for Technology, with the artificial intelligence movement accelerating digital transformation. Businesses need to stay informed to stay competitive.

In this report, our Six Degrees Executive Tech experts explore the current and future trends in the technology talent market. Leave with practical advice and market salary insights to remain competitive in your market, and from a business point of view, to attract and recruit top talent in a tech skills shortage.

What you'll get out of this report

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Understand the key drivers influencing the current job market

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Get detailed salary benchmarks to ensure you remain competitive

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Insights on the current Technology job market

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A competitive, candidate-driven market

Demand for tech professionals remains strong as businesses need help digitising their operations after the pandemic pushed people away from face-to-face interactions and moved them towards online services.

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Tech in the public sector

The Albanese Government in recognition of the importance of tech jobs to the overall economic advancement, national security, and better social cohesion, have committed to achieving 1.2 million tech related jobs in Australia by 2030.

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In-demand roles reflect tech priorities

Technology is advancing at an incredible pace. The role technology professionals play within organisations is evolving to a greater extent than ever before. Employers are​ therefore recruiting tech talent who not only fulfil a specific need of today but have the flexibility to adapt to any future change.

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The rise in contractor employment

Our clients are increasingly seeing contractors as a key element of their ongoing recruitment strategies rather than an ad-hoc or stop-gap solution. Hiring contractors comes with many benefits for employers including reduced risk, budget flexibility amid ongoing market volatility.

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Finding future technology leaders

While hiring managers work to fill their technical workforce, a technology leadership gap is emerging which will impact an organisation’s ability to​ move forward into a digital future.

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Hiring tech talent in a competitive market

Organisations hoping to attract passive candidates should keep in​ mind that an offer needs to be very compelling to tempt a technology professional who is happy in​ their role and working on exciting projects.

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Insights on the current Technology job market: 

  • A competitive, candidate-driven market
  • Tech in the public sector
  • In-demand roles reflect organisations' tech priorities
  • The rise in contractor employment
  • Finding future technology leaders
  • Advice for hiring top tech talent in a competitive market
  • Salary insights

Technology consultants

Meet our dedicated technology specialists who connect businesses with skilled professionals across Australia. Their expertise and industry knowledge ensure every placement is the right fit, every time.

Katrina Park
Katrina Park

Partner - Executive Search
Executive search, Technology, Education, Healthcare, Services, Retail , Melbourne

Burnette O'Neil
Burnette O'Neil

Manager
Contracting, Technology, Government , Brisbane

Alex Davies
Alex Davies

Executive Consultant
Technology, Contracting , Melbourne

Dani Davis
Dani Davis

Executive Consultant
Technology, Government, Contracting , Brisbane

Taylar Duligal
Taylar Duligal

Consultant
Government, Technology, Contracting , Brisbane

Nick Barry
Nick Barry

Executive Consultant
Digital, Marketing, Technology , Sydney

Sonya Oberstar
Sonya Oberstar

Practice Lead
Technology , Melbourne

Technology success
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Head of Technology
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Head of IT Infrastructure,
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BI and Data Lead
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Delivery Manager
A competitive, candidate-driven market

Demand for tech professionals remains strong as businesses need help digitising their operations after the pandemic pushed people away from face-to-face interactions and moved them towards online services.

Tech in the public sector

The Albanese Government in recognition of the importance of tech jobs to the overall economic advancement, national security, and better social cohesion, have committed to achieving 1.2 million tech related jobs in Australia by 2030.

In-demand roles reflect organisations' tech priorities

Technology is advancing at an incredible pace. The role technology professionals play within organisations is evolving to a greater extent than ever before. Employers are therefore recruiting tech talent who not only fulfil a specific need of today but have the flexibility to adapt to any future change.

The rise in contractor employment

Our clients are increasingly seeing contractors as a key element of their ongoing recruitment strategies rather than an ad-hoc or stop-gap solution. Hiring contractors comes with many benefits for employers including reduced risk, budget flexibility amid ongoing market volatility.

Finding future technology leaders

While hiring managers work to fill their technical workforce, a technology leadership gap is emerging which will impact an organisation’s ability to move forward into a digital future.

Advice for hiring top tech talent in a competitive market

Organisations hoping to attract passive candidates should keep in  mind that an offer needs to be very compelling to tempt a technology professional who is happy in their role and working on exciting projects.

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