Miranda Rutherford

The 2024-2025 Budget is Here! 🌟 The recently announced NSW Government 2024-2025 Budget is packed with opportunities that are set to transform the IT landscape and create numerous prospects for IT professionals. As an IT recruiter, I’m happy to see the NSW Government’s 2024-2025 Budget focused on innovation, growth, and essential services that will undoubtedly impact our industry and workforce positively. Here’s a quick rundown of what this means for our industry: 👩‍💻Tech & Innovation- Significant investments in digital infrastructure and cybersecurity initiatives.Funding allocated to support tech startups and innovation hubs, fostering a vibrant tech ecosystem in NSW. 🏥Healthcare - $2.5 billion investment in healthcare, including advanced medical technologies and digital health solutions. Opportunities for IT professionals in health tech, aiming to revolutionize patient care and hospital management systems. 🚆Transport: $72.3 billion over four years for transport infrastructure, integrating smart technologies for better efficiency and user experience.Projects like Sydney Metro City and Southwest and new stations for Western Sydney Airport will require cutting-edge IT solutions. This budget sets the stage for a tech-driven future, providing numerous opportunities for IT professionals and businesses in NSW. Let’s leverage these investments to build a stronger, smarter, and more connected NSW! For more details, check out the full budget here. https://lnkd.in/gG4xpn69 #NSWBudget #TechInnovation #ITJobs #DigitalSkills #HealthcareIT #SmartTransport #EconomicGrowth #ITRecruitment

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Apply now or tag a friend who fits the bill! Let's make a difference together. 🚀 #hitech #Mulesoft #devops #azuredevops #devopsengineer #azure #cicd #terraform #infrastructure #hybridworking #nowapply #applynow #hiringnow #ictjobs2024 #governmentcontracts #ictjobs #hiringict #federalcontracts #federalcontracting

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Contract Opportunity for Drupal Developers!! We've seen a significant increase in our clients hiring contractors over the past month, and it doesn't look like it's slowing down. We have a couple of contract roles available for Drupal Developers. These roles can be based in either Melbourne or Sydney, and you must be a permanent resident or citizen. The start dates are ideally within the next two weeks, with interviews happening this week. $800 - 850 p/d Interested? Drop me a message, and we can set up a quick call. If you're a client or tech leader looking to quickly scale up your team to meet targets or about to start an initiative but lack the necessary internal skills, the contract market could be a great option. There are several benefits to engaging contractors, which I can cover in another post. For now, drop me a message if you want to know about the contract market or need help finding the right people. Tribus #softwareengineering #contractjobs #contracting

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Need a pulse check on the NZ tech job market? Our mid-year IT job report is here! This report is packed with insights for tech employers, senior leaders, and recruitment teams. We dive deep into the latest trends shaping the market, including the growing role of AI and the increasing focus on cybersecurity. Discover actionable strategies to navigate current challenges and position your organization for future growth. Download the report now: [https://lnkd.in/gFYKgwk5] #AbsoluteIT #ITtrends #NZtech #AI #cybersecurity

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💫 Join us for the final React Meetup of the year as we celebrate an incredible year with the React community! 🎉 For our final one, we’re teaming up with Melbourne JS to bring you the best of both worlds - awesome talks, interesting speakers, and the best crowd guaranteed 😉. Don’t miss out, see you there! 🚀 Line up: 🔴 The Wrong Licence! Tyson Clugg 🔴 The UI component library iceberg Kritiketan Sharma 🔴 React Query in Practice Long Tran 📅 RSVP now on the Melbourne React Meetup page to save your spot - we can’t wait to see you here! 🤩 #TeamKogan #ReactJS #MelbJS

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Wage growth slowed a little in the six months to May this year, but the average Australian fulltime worker was still earning $1923 a week, new ABS data has revealed. 👇Check this out 👇 https://lnkd.in/edXUdx7d #AustraliaJobs #HighPayingJobs #AustralianEconomy #CareerOpportunities #IndustryTrends #TopIndustries #JobMarket #WealthAndIncome #CareerGrowth #AustraliaEconomy

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Kara Smith provided the IT Brief with insights into what current trends we are seeing in the IT recruitment sector. We are seeing some positive signs, but the sector has a way to go yet. You can read the full article below and I would love to hear your thoughts. https://lnkd.in/g5Zu4jrx

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The next SRE Melbourne Meetup topic is #ChaosEngineering! We're looking for people to sit on a panel, and generate the interactive discussion with the crowd, if this is something that interests you then please reach out? #ChaosEngineering #ChaosMonkey #Gremlin #Steadybyit #LitmusChaos #HarnessChaos #ChaosStudio #Toxiproxy #ChaosMesh #ChaosToolkit #ChaosBlade #AWSFIS #AWSResilienceHub

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Our Hays IT Contractor Rates Guide FY24/25 is OUT NOW! 🔥 Discover the daily rates for over 50 IT contractor roles and find out: 💡 Where rates have skyrocketed over the last year 🌍 How rates vary by region across Australia and New Zealand 🔐

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The Catchpoint 2024 SRE report is out, some of the key insights being around SRE and Platform Engineering and the Lord of the Rings reference to monitoring. Link is in the comments. #SRE #SREMelbourne #SiteReliabilityEngineering

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About me: I recruit in .NET and Microsoft Dynamics across Sydney, Brisbane, and Melbourne...but why? 🇦🇺 In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, businesses need robust, scalable, and integrated solutions to stay ahead. That's where Dynamics 365 and .NET come together as a powerful combination! Dynamics 365 provides seamless integration with other Microsoft tools, delivering a unified platform for CRM, ERP, and more. Whether you're managing customer relationships, finances, or supply chains, this solution helps streamline operations and improve productivity. .NET adds flexibility and power to Dynamics 365 by allowing custom development, enhanced automation, and seamless integration with external systems. With .NET, businesses can:  Build custom plugins and extensions  Automate workflows and business processes  Integrate third-party applications with ease  Attract some of the top market talent Together, these technologies offer a scalable, secure, and high-performing ecosystem that drives efficiency and innovation. Oh and amongst this crappy weather in Sydney, and have a picture of the sunset from last weekend ✌

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💡 What's happening in the Adelaide tech market? Peter Cross shares how transformations across the sector are generating opportunity. Read more in our latest blog 👇 https://lnkd.in/gYVaqafy #emanatetechnology #techrecruiters #specialistrecruitment #marketupdate

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Had some great discussions this morning with several CTOs and Tech Leaders in the ANZ Startup/Scaleup space. 🚀 We dug deep into three key challenges faced in today’s tech leadership landscape: 1. Dealing with Legacy, Tech Debt-Heavy Systems 🛠️ The best way to manage this while balancing risk and innovation, and knowing whether to re-write or incrementally reduce tech debt. 2. Hiring When You Can’t Match the Big Salaries 💼 Knowing how startups and scaleups can compete for top talent in a world where Meta and Google offer sky-high salaries. 3. Measuring Technical Effectiveness & Success 📊 Knowing what metrics to focus on to gauge engineering productivity and overall success, and how to ensure you’re driving both technical and business outcomes? Looking forward to our next in-person CTO & Tech Leader gathering in Melbourne on October 17th! 🚀 If you’re a CTO or Tech Leader interested in connecting with others in the industry, feel free to DM 📩 me or send an email to [email protected]. Let’s continue to build a stronger, more connected tech community! 🫱🏾‍🫲🏼

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Hello 👋 Quick question: Are you ready to take a leap into a new, exciting challenge? We're hiring Azure Application and AI Developers AND Modern Workplace Consultants to join Arinco's growing team across Australia and New Zealand💡 𝐀 𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐮𝐬 Named Microsoft ANZ Azure Partner of the Year in 2023, Arinco is a rapidly growing specialised Microsoft partner and one of few GitHub verified partners in the ANZ region. Our origins are in AI, but have since expanded our expertise in Security, Modern Work, App Innovation and Infrastructure. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 Developers should possess strong proficiency in programming languages like C#/.NET, Python, or TypeScript relevant to Azure and OpenAI development, along with knowledge of RESTful API development, CI/CD workflows using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions, and integrating GPT-based OpenAI models into Azure-hosted applications. Additionally, experience with Azure platform services, Azure AI Services, testing concepts, and excellent communication and collaboration skills are required, along with an awareness of ethical implications in AI projects. Modern Workplace Consultants should have experience with Microsoft Endpoint Management/Intune, prior exposure to Microsoft 365, knowledge of Microsoft Defender 365 services, experience with Identity Governance and information protection. Previous consulting experience is preferred and a curiosity to keep learning and to think outside the box is highly valued! 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐭𝐬 You get to work alongside me! And the friendly faces in this video + 130 more passionate and expert crewies across Australia and New Zealand If that hasn't enticed you, there's a long list of additional benefits to working in our tight knit team, including; 📌Generous annual learning allowance + access to our comprehensive learning library 📌Annual tech allowance of $2,500 to upgrade your device or get that keyboard you've always wanted! 📌Flexible working - we focus on quality outcomes, not where you work! 📌Growth opportunities - as a rapidly growing organisation, there is endless career development opportunities and initiatives to get involved in to further your skills! 📌Squad Lead Program - Designed to support your career and learning aspirations, without the formalities and metrics - just regular connections with your Squad (a small group of crewies) and your Squad Lead who will guide and support you along your journey. 📌As a trusted Microsoft partner, our crewies get exposure to unique opportunities, and have worked on some of ANZ's largest brands! 🏃How do you apply? Simply reach out to me! Or to learn more or to submit an application, head to the following career pages: Developers: https://lnkd.in/gTimfMTS Modern Workplace Consultants: https://lnkd.in/gHqKyjw3

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🌟 2025 AWS Market Predictions for Australia 🌟 As we near the close of 2024, it’s a great time to look forward at what the AWS landscape might look like in Australia next year. Based on this year's momentum, here’s what I believe will shape the AWS market in 2025: ⚖ Continued expansion in Public Sector Cloud Adoption: The Australian government’s push toward digital transformation will fuel AWS adoption, especially in healthcare, education, and infrastructure projects. Expect more public-private partnerships leveraging AWS’s extensive offerings. 🔒 Security will be at the core AWS implementations in 2025: With cyber threats becoming more sophisticated, companies are prioritising security in their AWS environments. We’ll see a surge in demand for cloud-native security tools, compliance frameworks, and zero-trust architectures to protect data and infrastructure. ☁ Smarter Cloud Cost Management: With rising cloud costs, businesses are looking for ways to reduce spend without sacrificing performance. Demand for expertise in AWS cost management tools and well-architected frameworks will increase as companies seek efficiencies. 🤖 AI & Machine Learning Surge: As AWS continues innovating in AI/ML services, Australian companies will look to leverage these capabilities to drive competitive advantage, from customer experience improvements to predictive analytics. I can’t wait to see how these trends shape the AWS landscape in the new year! What are your thoughts on where the AWS market is headed in 2025? 🚀 #AWS #2025marketpredictions #JFI

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💡 Tip for Hiring Tech Talent: Focus on cultural fit as much as technical skills. Tech roles evolve quickly, and you need adaptable candidates who will thrive in your company’s culture. A strong cultural match leads to long-term success. 🔍 Want more insights on how to hire top tech talent in Sydney? Read our latest article for actionable strategies on attracting and retaining the best in the industry. 👉 Read more here: https://buff.ly/3zTSdyT #HireTechTalent #TechRecruitment #CulturalFit #HiringTips #SydneyRecruitment

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