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Demand for IT staff to jump (in Western Australia)
Appeared in: The West Australian
Date: 18th of November 2009
WA could face a shortage of information technology skills as early as the middle of next year, according to IT recruiter Peoplebank.
Peoplebank’s Perth IT&T salary index shows that while most salaries for IT professionals remained flat in the three months to October 31, there was increased demand for employees.
“Demand is being driven by employers gearing up for a recovery,” Peoplebank chief operating officer Peter Acheson said.
“In 2010 Peoplebank expects the current period of steady, small growth will be replaced by a major lift in demand for ICT staff, especially on major projects such as the Gorgon gas development.
“It and other large scale projects may well cause a massive upheaval in the ICT employment market. It seems likely that the Perth IT sector will return to a situation of skills shortages as early as next year.”
In March, Peoplebank reported IT salaries in Perth were the lowest in the country. Sydney companies offer about $350,000 for a senior IT director, whereas similar roles in Perth attract a $200,000 base salary.