AI continues to be a major conversation point across industries, and its presence is growing within hiring processes and organisational strategies alike. Over the past few months, we’ve seen an influx of AI-driven candidate qualification tools entering the market ranging from applicant tracking system (ATS) plugins to virtual interviewing agents and screening chatbots. Some businesses are even going as far as requiring all entry-level candidates to go through AI screening as a standard practice. This is no longer a fringe idea; it’s fast becoming the norm.
On the hiring front, integration specialists remain in high demand, as companies continue to face the challenge of connecting new AI and automation technologies with legacy systems. The cybersecurity space is also active, with strong demand for professionals in SIEM, automation engineering, and cyber analysis.
There has also been renewed interest in business analysts and change managers, a signal that many organisations are preparing for upcoming transformation projects. This tends to precede demand for project managers, which we expect to follow. New roles are starting to emerge too such as AI Compliance Analyst and AI Leads, as companies begin formalising their AI efforts.
From a business readiness standpoint, Australia’s small-to-mid-tier sector is feeling the pressure. According to the Department of Industry, Science and Research, as of December 2024:
Many mid-sized businesses face barriers like skills gaps, funding constraints, integration complexity, and cybersecurity risk. CIOs are spending more time educating their teams on the AI tools already in use such as those in security platforms, to build internal confidence and shift the narrative from panic to progress.
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Melbourne is a mecca for people who want to live in a vibrant city with access to the best food, wine, art and culture. The rapid growth of the technology industry, supported by the fact Melbourne is home to more than half of Australia’s top 20 tech companies means that the city is attracting some of the world’s best tech talent.
Melbourne has been named one of the most liveable cities in the world by the Economist Intelligence Unit due to the city’s dynamic business environment, education opportunities, quality of life and globally connected multicultural communities. The costs of living are on par with Sydney with housing slightly less, but as you will see in this guide, the salaries are relative to the costs.
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