Companies are after IT workers with experience in cloud technologies, migrating physical infrastructure to virtual servers, security, and DevOps with demand for niche tech skills set to surge this year. The latest Hays Quarterly Report has found that IT is a sector to watch with demand outstripping supply in many areas and employers are more willing than ever to recruit based on cultural fit. Peter Noblet, senior regional director at Hays Information Technology, said Australia’s IT sector is enjoying a much higher profile after Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull’s $1 billion innovation initiatives, as well as a number of high profile Australian technology successes on the global stage. “We are also seeing a spike in the number of organisations of all types, leveraging technology to create or manage transformational change as well as more non-tech departments learning how to use the latest technology to help them perform tasks in new ways,” he said. Noblet said there’s also been a significant increase in permanent roles within the project services space as employers recognise the value of retaining project delivery expertise and investing in internal teams to deliver business and technology projects. “Given all this, candidates in greatest demand have solid technical skills and strong soft skills that enable them to engage proactively and successfully with non-technical stakeholders. As a result, more employers are making cultural fit the deciding factor when choosing candidates, believing that technical skills can be acquired if candidates have the right attitude and a passion for their work, he said. Meanwhile, other IT workers in demand include: Dynamics CRM and .Net developersAgile project managers and business analystsApplication project managersSharePoint developersFront end and user interface developersCloud specialists and SaaS and IaaS experienceBusiness intelligence, analytics candidates and data architects Follow CIO Australia on Twitter and Like us on Facebook… Twitter: @CIO_Australia, Facebook: CIO Australia, or take part in the CIO conversation on LinkedIn: CIO Australia Follow Byron Connolly on Twitter:@ByronConnolly Related content brandpost Sponsored by Palo Alto Networks Operational technology systems require a robust Zero Trust strategy in 2024 Zero Trust provides a foundation for creating a stronger security posture in 2024. By Navneet Singh, vice president of marketing, network security, Palo Alto Networks Dec 05, 2023 6 mins Security brandpost Sponsored by AWS in collaboration with IBM How digital twin technology is changing complex industrial processes forever As the use cases for digital twins proliferate, it is becoming clear that data-driven enterprises with a track record of innovation stand the best chance of success. By Laura McEwan Dec 05, 2023 4 mins Digital Transformation brandpost Sponsored by AWS in collaboration with IBM Why modernising applications needs to be a ‘must’ for businesses seeking growth Around one-third of enterprises are spending heavily on application modernisation and aiming for cloud native status. The implications for corporate culture, structure and priorities will be profound. By Laura McEwan Dec 05, 2023 5 mins Digital Transformation opinion 11 ways to reduce your IT costs now Reorienting IT’s budget toward future opportunities is a big reason why CIOs should review their IT portfolios with an eye toward curbing unnecessary spending and realizing maximum value from every IT investment. By Stephanie Overby Dec 05, 2023 11 mins Budget Cloud Management IT Governance Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe