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As a specialist recruitment agency in Technology, we work with top Cloud Architects and senior tech leaders across Australia, New Zealand, and the UK. Whether you're looking to hire a permanent Cloud Architect or need a contract financial executive to guide your business through change, our recruitment consultants have the expertise and market insight to help.

We’ve placed dozens of senior tech professionals into roles across industries, from ASX-listed corporations to fast-growing SMEs. Our understanding of the talent landscape allows us to connect employers with tech professionals who not only meet technical requirements but align with leadership and cultural needs too.

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The demand for IT talent remains high, with 28% of companies taking over two months to fill key roles, highlighting persistent skill shortages. Despite this, hiring plans for 2025 show a cautious approach, with 34% of businesses not planning to recruit for IT positions. Developers, project managers, and business analysts remain among the most sought-after roles, while AI governance, cybersecurity, and cloud engineering emerge as critical areas for future investment.

AI continues to reshape workforce priorities, with 47% of businesses seeking candidates with at least a base-level understanding of AI. Key skills growing in importance include automation and IT process orchestration (63%), continuous learning in AI (45%), and cybersecurity using AI-driven threat detection (37%). Cybersecurity, upskilling, and AI and machine learning are now the top three business priorities, each cited by over 50% of companies.

Contractor usage has remained relatively stable, with 81% of companies expecting no change in 2025, and nearly half keeping contractor levels under 10%. The shift towards AI, automation, and cybersecurity signals an evolving skills landscape, requiring businesses to balance permanent hires with specialised expertise to stay competitive.