ICT flocks to Victoria
Victoria has claimed another win in its battle to become Australian's dominant ICT state with the announcement that two companies new to the local market will headquarter their businesses there.
Victoria has claimed another win in its battle to become Australian's dominant ICT state with the announcement that two companies new to the local market will headquarter their businesses there.
Google Australia's managing director has been given the nod to take over the online giant's mobile business and mobile ads strategy.
A look at the hot IT jobs and certifications around Australia this week
Recruitment firms have predicted an imminent skills shortage in the ICT industry, specifically in mid-level management, as a result of reduced hires during the global financial crisis (GFC).
Contractors have left Canberra and the public sector behind as they seek higher pay in Sydney and Melbourne, according to the latest statistics from recruitment firm Peoplebank.
Western Australia remains one of the strongest job markets in Australia, according to the latest job index from recruitment firm Advantage Professional.
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) has awarded 760 Defence Technical Scholarships to Year 11 and 12 students this year. The scholarships are worth up to $3000 in payments, and include a year's worth of technical training for those seeking a trade in the Defence Force.
Consulting, technology and outsourcing services group, Capgemini Australia, has accelerated its local hire rate as it looks to nearly double its staff over a two year period.
Perth ICT workers received the highest pay rises in the first quarter of this year according to salary survey data released by recruitment firm Peoplebank.
IT professionals with Oracle 11g and IBM Websphere are most in demand across Australia, according to Hays Information Technology recruitment.
IT skills around ERP, development, telecommunications and integration are in high demand driven by the NBN and major upgrades of internal systems at financial institutions, according to the latest Clarius Skills Index.
Sure, ICT jobs are on the rise, but with the economic downturn well and truly over, it's time many reconsider whether the full-time workplace is really their true calling.
As companies begin to revise and implement IT projects put on hold during the economic downturn, software testing companies and consultants have seen an increase in demand for their niche services.
The prospects for ICT professionals seeking a new role are increasingly improving, with strong demand for ICT skills reported in March, according to the latest Olivier job index.
Over 40 per cent of employers are likely to increase their number of permanent IT employees during the second quarter of 2010, according to the latest Hudson report.