ADELAIDE
MARKET OVERVIEW
Adelaide
We are now one year into COVID life and hopefully at some stage during the year we see the back of it, and whilst each day may resemble Groundhog Day, we need to prepare for more twists and turns throughout 2021.
Operating in a smaller State has provided me with a strong insight into how most industry sectors have behaved during 2020. Importantly, both State and Federal Government departments have been proactive in maintaining staffing levels, with many increasing their head count, especially those involved in the Health and Emergency Services sectors. The Defence sector is also well and truly alive, and we are seeing improved hiring demand in recent months. Many of the local ICT Consulting firms have also been very active taking on both contractors and fulltime staff. Lot Fourteen (our Technology and Innovation Hub) also continues to go from strength to strength and now includes recent additions in the Cyber and Space sectors. We look forward to seeing these sectors flourish in the years to come.
Skillsets in high demand:
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Level 1 & Help Desk Support
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Business Analysts / Leads
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Project Managers
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Java & Front-End Developers
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Data Analysts & Engineers
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Testers
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DevOps Support / Engineers
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Cybersecurity
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Defence Cleared Personnel
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Rollout Engineers
Additional observations:
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Tech touches our lives daily and is close to recession proof, hence a great industry to part of – not just during a pandemic.
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Contracting roles continue to dominate permanent opportunities as it allows vital flexibility to both candidates and clients whilst they navigate COVID.
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Employees and employers are still coming to terms with the various hybrid working models in place.
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ZOOM, TEAMS, SKYPE all have their place BUT nothing can replace face-to-face meetings which are more personal and engaging.
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We must all be cognizant of mental health issues that may arise due to being isolated with working from home arrangements.
2021 will continue to offer up many challenges on both the home and business fronts, so it is important have a plan and/or goals, prioritise what is important to you, remain focussed and not be afraid to reach out for help if you or a family member is struggling.
Anthony Whyte
General Manager - SA
Talent
TALENT INSIGHTS
Adelaide
TECH TALENT
16,413 technology professionals, with an average tenure of 1.8 years.
FASTEST HIRING JOBS
Infrastructure Engineer, Data Engineer, Support Coordinator, Cybersecurity Analyst, Desktop Support Specialist
IN-DEMAND SKILLS
Python, Business Analysis, Java, Data Analysis, Service Desk, Cybersecurity
IN-DEMAND BENEFITS
Flexible work, other lifestyle benefits – gym membership and extra paid leave, convenient location
TOP TECH EMPLOYERS
DXC Technology, Telstra, SA Health, University of South Australia, University of Adelaide
GENDER IDENTITY*
70% Male
30% Female
*The information in this site has been retrieved from sources with gender binary data. We acknowledge those who do not fit within this rigid framework and understand there are many more gender identities beyond the binary.
LIVING IN THE CITY
Adelaide
Adelaide may be small, but boy is it mighty. If the underdog was an Australian city, it would be Adelaide.
In 2019, 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.
All prices quoted are in local currency.
Average cost of a coffee
$4.29
Average cost of renting a 1 bed in the city
$1433/month
Average gym membership per month
$58
SALARY DATA
Adelaide
Permanent roles are annual salaries and contract rates are hourly. All data is in local currency. Salaries are exclusive of superannuation. Contractor rate is the rate paid to the contractor.
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