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Australia is still looking
to recruit more overseas information technology (IT) professionals to
meet the current shortages. Companies are highly looking for IT
professionals that possess the following skills: C#/.NET, Java/J2EE,
VoIP, SAP, Oracle, Siebel, security, compliance (SOX), ITIL and
storage.
Other skills, aside from IT professionals, that are in demand are
project managers and administrators, business analysts, enterprise
architects and test engineers.
Company managers planned to create an employer-of-choice status to
provide a complete package to staff. According to the managers, the
package includes bonuses for performance, share options and extending
technology into the home environment for more flexible working hours.
There are also companies offering rewards such as a day off in lieu,
and free surfing lessons or they something like a ticket for two to
Queensland with two nights accommodation, and a day’s annual leave.
Companies, like NSW, instead of hiring contractors in areas where they
may be uncertain of demand prefer permanent staff.
Reports said that Canberra and Adelaide has a bulk IT vacancies which
is an advantage for applicants since cost of living here is suited to
young professional with families and it is easy traveling from home to
work.
Employers are looking for applicants with a minimum work experience of
four (4) years, proficient in English, holding an IT degree and must
be under 45 years of age. |
