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If you're finding it harder to hire great tech talent in 2025, you're not alone.
The IT recruitment landscape in Australia hasn't collapsed — it's simply evolved. Based on hundreds of conversations with engineers, delivery leads, and tech execs, here are the key shifts we’re seeing across the market:
💡1. “Hybrid” means different things to different people
Many organisations are asking for 2–3 days in-office. But for top tech talent, flexibility is still non-negotiable. If your version of hybrid is stricter than what’s on the job ad, it’s worth revisiting expectations.
💡2. Tech roles are getting broader
Job titles haven’t changed much — but job scopes have. The strongest candidates bring a blend of platform knowledge, cloud fluency, and DevOps awareness, even if the role only calls for one of those on paper.
💡3. Speed matters more than ever
Extended interview processes and delayed decisions are still one of the biggest reasons companies lose out on great candidates. Simple improvements in turnaround time can have a major impact.
💡4. Salary expectations are recalibrating slowly
There's still a gap between what candidates expect and what some budgets allow — especially in cloud, data, and security roles. Having honest, market-informed conversations early helps avoid disappointment on both sides.
💡5. AI is a powerful tool — but not a silver bullet
Recruiters and hiring teams are embracing AI to move faster. But great hiring still depends on relationships, context, and human judgment. It’s a tool, not a replacement.
💡6. Employer brand matters — more than ever
Candidates are well-informed. They research Glassdoor, talk to current staff, and scroll your engineering blog before the first interview. A transparent, values-aligned employer brand helps you stand out — especially in a competitive market.
💡7. Many top candidates aren’t actively looking
The best talent is often already solving hard problems somewhere else. They’re not on job boards — but they are open to the right conversation. That’s where proactive, relationship-driven recruitment adds real value.
🤝 At Talent Aligned, we specialise in understanding these market shifts and helping our clients hire smarter — not just faster. If you’d like a real-time snapshot of what candidates are saying, what’s working, and where your current approach might be losing traction — we’d love to share what we’re seeing - just contact us.