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IWD 2026 - Creating a durable tech career in the age of AI

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As AI automates routine coding, architects who design systems and exercise judgement build the most durable, bias-resistant tech careers.
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Skills shortages persist despite surge in job applicants

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digital transformation
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risk & compliance
Australia's hiring market swells with applicants, yet firms still battle to secure scarce finance, data, AI and cybersecurity skills.
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Zapier survey shows AI roles surge & pay premiums rise

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devops
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data analytics
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partner programmes
AI roles are booming despite a cooler jobs market, with Zapier finding most firms plan AI hiring and many paying sizeable skill premiums.
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CBA warns young Aussies of fake job and dating scam losses

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crypto
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phishing
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physical security
Young Australians lose over AUD $2.2 million as fake flexible job offers surge, with scammers recruiting money mules via texts and social media.
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AI & overqualified applicants cloud hiring in Australia

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Australian hiring managers say AI-shaped CVs and overqualified applicants are making it tougher than ever to spot standout talent.
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Asia-Pacific recruiters lean on AI as job race intensifies

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digital transformation
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hcm
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erp
Asia-Pacific recruiters ramp up AI hiring tools as applications surge, talent stays scarce and employers push for faster, fairer decisions.
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Students outpace universities on essential AI skills

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edutech
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digital transformation
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iam
Australian students see generative AI as vital for careers, but most say universities lag badly in teaching workplace-ready AI skills.
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AIB bakes AI literacy into revamped Australian MBA

Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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data analytics
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risk & compliance
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genai
Australian Institute of Business has overhauled its MBA to embed AI literacy, ethics and governance as central skills for future managers.
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Coding jobs squeezed as AI reshapes developer roles

Tue, 20th Jan 2026
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devops
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digital transformation
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apm
AI is shrinking routine coding vacancies but boosting demand for developers who can design systems, integrate tools and think strategically.
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AINA raises USD $1 million for AI hiring platform rollout

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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hcm
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genai
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ai
AINA secures USD $1 million seed funding to speed rollout of its AI hiring platform for recruiters and jobseekers battling application overload.
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Australian firms take five weeks on average to hire

Mon, 12th Jan 2026
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cx
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martech
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hcm
Australian employers now take an average of five weeks to hire staff, with delays driving heavier workloads, project setbacks and lower morale.
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AI & financial modelling to drive 2026 finance hiring

Wed, 24th Dec 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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fintech
AI and financial modelling will top Australia's 2026 finance hiring, as firms seek data‑savvy accountants to lead automation and analysis.
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Experts weigh in on marketing's redundancy crisis in Age of AI

Tue, 16th Dec 2025
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
As AI reshapes marketing teams, experts warn of a global redundancy wave-and argue human experience is now the industry's rarest asset.
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JobAdder unveils AI tool to streamline hiring & uncover talent

Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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hcm
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ai
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ml
JobAdder launches Adder Intelligence, an AI tool in Australia and New Zealand that automates hiring by uncovering talent and cutting recruitment time by 67%.
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PMP-certified Australians earn 11% more than non-certified peers

Wed, 26th Nov 2025
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devops
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apm
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software development
Australians with PMP certification earn a median salary 11% higher, reaching around AUD $186,000 with over five years' experience in project management.
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Australian tech sector seeks talent with diverse backgrounds & skills

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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martech
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it industry
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software engineering
Australian tech firms face a huge talent gap, seeking diverse hires with transferable skills to fill 1.2 million roles by 2030 amidst fierce competition.
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Australian ex-serviceman's tech switch showcases career change wave

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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data analytics
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cybersecurity
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software engineering
Australian ex-serviceman Brett Earle's shift to senior web developer highlights a surge in mid-career changes, amid rising demand for tech skills nationwide.
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Study reveals ATS rarely auto-rejects CVs, debunks 75% myth

Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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hcm
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risk & compliance
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linkedin
A new study finds ATS rarely auto-reject CVs; most recruiters manually review applications despite the 75% auto-reject myth circulating online.
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How AI can help you land your next role - Faster, smarter and with more confidence

Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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digital transformation
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ai
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ai ethics & governance
AI is reshaping job hunting in 2025, helping candidates tailor CVs, prepare interviews and discover roles with more confidence and speed.
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Kaseya predicts AI risks, job shifts & MSP growth as IT evolves

Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
Kaseya forecasts AI risks, job cuts, and growth opportunities as managed service providers adapt to evolving tech, cybersecurity, and sustainability demands.