Brisbane

AUS

Market Overview

The QLD tech sector has proven to be resilient in 2024. Whilst other geographical markets have softened, the Queensland market has remained buoyant with continued demand for technology and project related skills. This is particularly the case within the contract market.

As numerous commercial technology projects come to an end other major projects have commenced across both the commercial and state government sectors. This has continued to provide great opportunity within the Project Services space with solid demand for project management, architecture, business analysis and change management skills.

Cyber security, DevOps, development, business intelligence and data analytics experience continues to be sought after by employers. Government demand (at Federal, State and Local levels) for skilled tech professionals also remains strong as multiple business and technology transformation programs continue into 2024.

There continues to be a conscious push by our clients to focus on rebuilding culture, with most organisations requiring employees to attend the office at least 2-3 days per week.

Keith Dixon

Keith Dixon

Talent Brisbane Managing Director

Candidate needs

  • A compelling Employee Value Proposition
  • Flexible and work from home opportunities
  • Easy commute to office with parking options
  • Competitive remuneration

Business needs

  • Skilled workforce
  • Permanent employees or long-term contractors with extended notice periods
  • Strong cultural alignment to company values
  • Option to work from the office 2-3 days per week

The year ahead

We expect the remainder of 2024 to be an active market with relatively high demand for skills across the technology sector.

It will be important for employers to hold a strong Employee Value Proposition and ensure they are paying competitive salaries/daily rates if they want to attract the best talent in the market.

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Brisbane

Talent Insights

Tech Talent

43k technology professionals with an average tenure of 1.8 years

(source: LinkedIn Talent Insights)

Gender Identity

33
% Female
67
% 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

  • Queensland Health
  • Suncorp Group
  • Telstra
  • The University of Queensland
  • Brisbane City Council

(source: LinkedIn Talent Insights)

Top Skills

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

Living in

Brisbane

AUS

With nearly 300 days of sunshine per year, Brisbane offers an unrivalled lifestyle for those who love the outdoors being only an hour from the beautiful beaches and relaxed lifestyle of the Sunshine Coast and Gold Coast and a short drive to the many national parks of the Gold Coast Hinterland. For those who enjoy the nightlife, the redevelopment of Howard Smith Wharf has added another favourite hotspot to rival the likes of Newstead and Fortitude Valley offering even more restaurants and bars to explore and experience.

Brisbane also offers a high standard of living with much lower living costs than Sydney and Melbourne (particularly the cost of housing) but with technology related salaries rivalling those of the these cities.

A burgeoning tech start up community has positioned Brisbane as a major start-up hub increasing demand for specialised technology skillsets. QLD State Government continue to invest in technology programs that will transform the way we live in Queensland and with a resurgence in commercial industry sectors such as natural resources and banking, employment opportunities are strong.

Brisbane
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$

5.63

Average cost of a coffee

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2,622

p/m

Average rent for 1 bed flat

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$

83

p/m

Average gym membership

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