Adelaide

AUS

Market Overview

The Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector in South Australia is a rapidly growing industry that is driving economic growth and innovation in the state. With support from the government, the sector has seen significant growth in areas such as cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and big data analytics. World-class research institutions in the state are contributing to talent development and innovation in the sector. South Australia has become a hub for cutting-edge technologies in sectors such as digital health, agritech, fintech, and defence technology, attracting investment and talent from around the world.

While the sector has been successful, challenges remain, such as the need for more skilled workers in emerging technologies and continued investment in digital infrastructure. Overall, the ICT sector in South Australia is thriving, creating jobs, and contributing to economic prosperity. With strong government support, a talented workforce, and a culture of innovation, the future looks bright for the industry in South Australia.

Anthony Whyte

Anthony Whyte

Talent Adelaide Managing Director

Candidate needs

  • Job Security
  • Hybrid/flex working conditions
  • Great company culture

Business needs

  • Skilled Contractors
  • Commitment from Employees and Contractors

The year ahead

Beyond the $101.8m to train welders, graduates and other skilled workers for the Adelaide-based nuclear-powered submarine construction, there is comparatively little earmarked for SA.

South Australia’s brain drain to other states will dramatically accelerate in the next four years, according to new figures contained in the federal budget.

The budget papers predict SA will lose a net 2000 people to the rest of Australia this financial year, followed by 2900 in 2024-25, 3500 in 2025-26, 3400 in 2026-27 and 3300 in 2027-28.

Premier Peter Malinauskas has consistently talked up the reasons for interstate people to move to SA, pointing to job opportunities in areas such as defence and energy, plus trying to generate a feel-good PR factor through events such as the AFL Gather Round and LIV golf, yet the brain drain continues.

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Adelaide

Talent Insights

Tech Talent

21k technology professionals with an average tenure of 1.7 years

(source: LinkedIn Talent Insights)

Gender Identity

32
% Female
68
% Male
*This information has been retrieved from sources with gender binary data. We acknowledge those who do not fit within this framework and understand there are more gender identities beyond the binary.
(source: LinkedIn Talent Insights)

Top Employers

  • Telstra
  • SA Health
  • University of Adelaide
  • DXC Technology
  • University of South Australia
(source: LinkedIn Talent Insights)

Top Skills

  • Microsoft Azure
  • Cybersecurity
  • Microsoft Power BI
  • Amazon Web Services (AWS)
  • Python

Living in

Adelaide

AUS

Adelaide may be small, but boy is it mighty. If the underdog was an Australian city, it would be Adelaide.

In 2021, Adelaide was placed in the top 10 most liveable cities in the world, positioning the city as a great alternative to Sydney and Melbourne where the living costs are growing rapidly.

Adelaide is geographically located so that you can quite literally have it all. Living in the city centre is affordable, while being only a 20 minute drive to the beach, and a 30 minute drive to two world-famous wine regions.

You even have the option to escape to the country of the Adelaide Hills, with this picturesque setting situating you only a 30 minute commute into the heart of the city. If you have ever given thought to wanting exponentially more for less, Adelaide is your answer.

Adelaide
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$

6.32

Average cost of a coffee

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$

2,202

p/m

Average rent for 1 bed flat

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$

88

p/m

Average gym membership

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