What's Happening in Tech: August

Welcome to another edition of our ‘What’s Happening in Tech’ newsletter.?

It’s a new Financial Year, and we’ve seen a lot of activity in the job market. The new financial year brings new budgets for many companies, leading to new roles being approved and recruited.?

As we experienced last year, there has also been a rise in the contracting space, with more opportunities locally in Newcastle for contracting than in the past. This was confirmed in the Salary Survey we conducted earlier this year, the results of which can be seen in our Salary Guide.?

Along with an active job market, we saw a strong turnout of the technology community at the Tech Futures event held at the University of Newcastle . I believe events like these will continue to provide insights and motivation for the next generation of tech talent to look for roles locally and apply their skills to Hunter-based companies.?

Lastly, a big thank you to the Hunter Manufacturing Awards Inc. for partnering with us to launch our first Engineering Success podcast. We’re keen to highlight everything great about Engineering and Manufacturing in the Hunter.?

Our latest Salary Guide is live now!

This year's Salary Guide is more detailed than ever, with fresh data on the workforce trends experienced over the last 12 months, expectations for the year ahead, updated salary tables, and a new section for engineering salaries following our expansion into the field.

You can get a copy of the guide right now on our website: https://newytechpeople.com.au/salary-guide/

We're the Technology Partner for this year's Hunter Manufacturing Awards

We're proud to be the Technology Partner of the Hunter Manufacturing Awards Inc., an event dedicated to inspiring and encouraging the vibrant and enduring manufacturing industry in the Hunter region. James MacDonald and Jacqui Daley are here with an update on the awards, why we got involved, and how you can, too.

We've launched a new podcast: Engineering Success!

We're so excited to launch Engineering Success, an NTP podcast hosted by our own Melinda Sietsma and made in collaboration with Hunter Manufacturing Awards Inc. This series will feature some of the brightest engineering and manufacturing minds in the Hunter region and beyond. Packed with insightful conversations with the folks behind the region's most exciting projects, it's one to add to your podcast rotation.

The job market wrap: July

Senior recruiter Kyle Chapman is back with an update on July's software dev market in Newcastle. Last month we saw a large number of contract roles, while remote roles were absent and total advertisement numbers remained lower than last year. Find out more about this in this update!

The latest podcasts

Engineering Success

In our first episode, we chat with James Mansell , Engineering Manager for Downer 's Rail and Transit Systems team. James shares his career journey from intern to manager at Downer, and provides insights into the rich history and current operations of Downer's Cardiff facility. He also shares his thoughts on the future of rail, including trends towards local manufacturing, decarbonization, and improved use of data. This episode provides a fascinating look into the rail industry in Australia and the opportunities it presents for engineers and manufacturers.

Not on Spotify? You can find the episode on Apple Podcasts, YouTube or our website.

Digitally Diverse

Join Ellen Bennett as she chats with Jithesh R. , Lead UX Designer at RateMyAgent . Jitesh shares his journey from mechanical engineering to industrial design and eventually to digital product design. He discusses the complexities and challenges of bridging the gap between tangible and digital products, reflecting on his experiences working on projects ranging from motorcycle design to construction and fintech software. Jitesh shares valuable career advice, including the significance of collaboration, the potential for job hunting within the design field, and the importance of putting one’s ego last in order to prioritize the craft and make meaningful contributions.

Not on Spotify? You can find the episode on Apple Podcasts, YouTube or our website.

NTP Podcast

Our latest episode of the NTP Podcast features Joshua Jeffress , Principle at Design Anthology . Josh, a passionate innovator and industry veteran, shares his incredible journey from trade school to establishing a design powerhouse in the Hunter region. Tune in for a thought-provoking and inspiring discussion that will ignite your curiosity and empower you to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of technology.

Not on Spotify? You can find the episode on Apple Podcasts, YouTube or our website.

Top Jobs

Senior Embedded Electronic Engineer

$130K -160K + Super | Permanent role | Onsite - Newcastle or Sydney

Contact Melinda Sietsma to learn more.

Records Specialist

$140K inclusive of Super | 2-year fixed-term contract | Hybrid - Maitland

Reach out to Craig Bird to apply for this role.

Integration Developer - .NET

Up to $150k inclusive of Super | 2-year fixed-term contract | Hybrid - Maitland

Talk to Kyle Chapman for more information.

Infrastructure & Security Service Delivery Officer

Permanent role | Onsite - Newcastle

Check out the listing: https://lnkd.in/gdEKujtd or chat to Ellen Bennett for more information.

Are you looking for your perfect role? Check out our other openings on our website or contact the team for a confidential chat.

We're passionate about building sustainable technology and engineering communities and organisations. If you're ready to grow your team, contact us today.