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George Double | 0406 181 764 | [email protected]
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It’s a super interesting time in Australia for software, the rise of AI, growing VC investment amidst a backgroup of sluggish economic growth creates both opportunity and challenge. I currently see two distinct realities in Australia’s software engineering landscape;
As we navigate through 2025, the Australian tech landscape has evolved into two parallel markets operating with markedly different dynamics. While traditional enterprise tech faces contraction and talent oversupply, emerging technology sectors are experiencing critical talent shortages and premium opportunities. This division occurs against the backdrop of Australia's growing prominence in the global venture capital ecosystem, with record-breaking funding and increasing international recognition.
<aside> Impact: Traditional tech professionals facing the most challenging job market in years, with significantly reduced opportunities and increased competition.
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<aside> Impact: A supply-constrained market where qualified professionals command significant premiums and multiple opportunities.
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While the volume of job applications remains high, the quality and alignment with advertised roles have been lacking. Companies now have the luxury of selectivity in traditional tech segments, driving compensation downward toward pre-pandemic levels.
The candidate experience within the job market is broken. If you’re looking for a job, I encourage you to contact and connect with hiring managers and specialists in your space. Unfortunately, in 2025 applying for a job alone is not effective.
<aside> FY25 was an exciting year for Queensland's startup ecosystem with $417 million raised across 109 deals, a 37% year-on-year increase which marks the state's strongest result since 2021.
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<aside> In just the first half of 2025, VC-backed startups have generated $2.9b in exits, nearly matching the entire total for all of 2024.
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