Job market stories
IWD 2026 - Creating a durable tech career in the age of AI
Yesterday
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ai
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hybrid & remote work
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software engineering
As AI automates routine coding, architects who design systems and exercise judgement build the most durable, bias-resistant tech careers.
Skills shortages persist despite surge in job applicants
4 days ago
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digital transformation
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hcm
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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.
Zapier survey shows AI roles surge & pay premiums rise
Last week
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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.
CBA warns young Aussies of fake job and dating scam losses
Last month
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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.
AI & overqualified applicants cloud hiring in Australia
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hcm
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ai
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smb
Australian hiring managers say AI-shaped CVs and overqualified applicants are making it tougher than ever to spot standout talent.
Asia-Pacific recruiters lean on AI as job race intensifies
Last month
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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.
Students outpace universities on essential AI skills
Last month
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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%.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.