For both candidates and companies in Western Australia, the economic outlook remains highly optimistic, fuelled by substantial investments from WA-based organisations. As a state that plays a pivotal role, contributing around 50% of Australia's exports, we continue to rely on minerals, petroleum, specialised manufactured goods, and agriculture. This positive scenario presents a particularly promising landscape for ICT professionals, whose skills are in high demand across most industries in WA, especially in areas like Cybersecurity, Business/Data Analysis, Architecture, and Software Engineering.
Despite facing nationwide challenges such as inflation, higher interest rates, and potential reduced demand for exports in China, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Western Australia (CCIWA) asserts that robust business investments will persist, propelling the state's economy forward.
As companies adapt to changing market conditions, they are maintaining firm rates and salaries. While many candidates recognise that salary or rate increases have stabilised, the demand for hybrid working conditions remains prevalent, often being one of the primary considerations for jobseekers when exploring a new role.
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Perth is the capital of ‘the West’ and there are plenty of reasons to live and work here. Although we don’t get as much credit as other Australian capitals, being close to the coast and our Mediterranean climate ensures the sun is always shining, which makes getting out of bed and going to work a lot easier! The technology industry, fuelled largely by steady demand and recent appetite from the major mining-resource operators, is also supported by an upturn in tech and innovation, a bandwagon of digital transformation projects, and start-ups and co-working space pop-ups. The lure of ‘Perf’ect Perth is firmly attracting tech talent back from our eastern states cousins.
Recently ranked 14th most liveable city in the world by the Economist Intelligence Unit (who cares for lists anyway!) humble Perth achieved near ‘Perf’ect scores for healthcare, education and infrastructure, ensuring a tip top quality of lifestyle for families and those seeking an option for a slightly slower pace of life. Couple all that with cost of living and housing affordability, it’s no wonder we are the nation’s most down to earth, friendly and relaxed bunch of people.
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