Adelaide

AUS

Market Overview

In South Australia, technology is key in enhancing government, private, and defence sectors. The government is prioritizing digital transformation to improve citizen services, investing in data analytics and cybersecurity. The private sector is embracing AI, IoT, and blockchain for operational efficiency, customer experience, and innovation. With government support, startups and tech companies are thriving in SA. The defence sector is strong in aerospace, shipbuilding, and cybersecurity, with a skilled workforce driving innovation. Through technology investment, SA is poised for economic growth and progress in key sectors, leading the way in digital transformation and emerging technologies.

Locally, the state of South Australia has chosen global healthcare information company, Dedalus, to digitize the patient record system used by the state ambulance service. The $23.5 million investment from the 2024-25 State Budget will fund the development and implementation of an electronic patient care record system, streamlining data entry for ambulance crews. A dedicated ePCR Clinical Team has been established within the SA Ambulance Service to oversee the transition. This advancement will bring ambulance patient care records into the 21st century, improving communication between paramedics and hospital staff. The ePCR devices will be implemented by June 2026, enhancing patient care across South Australia.

Federally, the Australian Government and NBN Co have announced a $3.8 billion investment to upgrade the country's remaining fibre-to-the-node network, benefiting 622,000 homes and businesses. This includes a $3 billion equity investment from the government and $800 million from NBN Co, with the goal of providing access to faster broadband speeds to 95% of these premises. The upgrades are expected to boost the economy, create jobs, and support businesses over the next decade. The announcement coincides with the government's commitment to finishing the NBN upgrade program and keeping the network in public hands. The upgrades are set to be completed by 2030, ensuring all Australians have access to high-quality broadband.

Information Technology hot jobs are: Project Managers; Business Analysts; Testers; Architects; Service Desk; Technical Support.

Corporate Services hot jobs are: Finance Officers; Payroll Support; Procurement Officers; Claims/Case Managers

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Anthony Whyte

Talent Adelaide Managing Director

Candidate needs

  • Meaningful work
  • Great company culture
  • Longer term contracts

Business needs

  • Staff working from the office
  • Cultural alignment
  • Team synergy

The year ahead

Beyond the $101.8m to train welders, graduates and other skilled workers for the Adelaide-based nuclear-powered submarine construction, there is comparatively little earmarked for SA.

South Australia’s brain drain to other states will dramatically accelerate in the next four years, according to new figures contained in the federal budget.

The budget papers predict SA will lose a net 2000 people to the rest of Australia this financial year, followed by 2900 in 2024-25, 3500 in 2025-26, 3400 in 2026-27 and 3300 in 2027-28.

Premier Peter Malinauskas has consistently talked up the reasons for interstate people to move to SA, pointing to job opportunities in areas such as defence and energy, plus trying to generate a feel-good PR factor through events such as the AFL Gather Round and LIV golf, yet the brain drain continues.

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Adelaide

Talent Insights

Tech Talent

22k technology professionals with an average tenure of 1.9 years

(source: LinkedIn Talent Insights)

Gender Identity

33
% Female
67
% Male
*This information has been retrieved from sources with gender binary data. We acknowledge those who do not fit within this framework and understand there are more gender identities beyond the binary.
(source: LinkedIn Talent Insights)

Top Employers

  • SA Health
  • Telstra
  • University of South Australia
  • University of Adelaide
  • BAE Systems Australia
(source: LinkedIn Talent Insights)

Top Skills

  • Software Packaging
  • Performance Engineering
  • System Configuration
  • ICT Consultancy
  • Data Architecture

Living in

Adelaide

AUS

Adelaide may be small, but boy is it mighty. If the underdog was an Australian city, it would be Adelaide.

In 2021, 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.

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5.35

Average cost of a coffee

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2,106

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Average rent for 1 bed apartment

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59

p/m

Average gym membership

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