Adelaide

AUS

Market Overview

In South Australia, there is a growing focus on leveraging technology to improve efficiency and effectiveness in the government, private, and defence sectors. In the government sector, there has been a strong push towards digital transformation to deliver better services to citizens. The South Australian government has been investing in various technology initiatives, such as the development of online platforms for accessing government services, implementing data analytics tools to improve decision-making, and investing in infrastructure for cybersecurity.

In the private sector, there has been a significant uptick in the adoption of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, internet of things, and blockchain. Companies are increasingly investing in digital technologies to streamline operations, improve customer experiences, and drive innovation. South Australia has also become a hub for startups and technology companies, with government support and funding available to encourage growth and innovation in the sector.

In the defence sector, South Australia has a strong presence with key defence industry players and facilities located in the state. The state is a major hub for defence technology, with a focus on developing cutting-edge capabilities for the Australian Defence Force. South Australia has a strong reputation in areas such as aerospace, shipbuilding, and cyber security, with a skilled workforce and a supportive business environment for defence industry growth.

Overall, South Australia is continuing to invest in technology to drive economic growth and innovation across the government, private, and defence sectors. With a focus on digital transformation and emerging technologies, the state is well-positioned to leverage technology to create new opportunities and drive progress in key sectors of the economy.

Anthony Whyte

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

21k technology professionals with an average tenure of 1.7 years

(source: LinkedIn Talent Insights)

Gender Identity

32
% Female
68
% 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

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

Top Skills

  • Microsoft Azure
  • Cybersecurity
  • Microsoft Power BI
  • Amazon Web Services (AWS)
  • Python

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.

Adelaide
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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 flat

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59

p/m

Average gym membership

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