Paxus Salary Guide.

Market Insights.

This guide is compiled from thousands of recent contract roles filled nationally by Paxus, and now for the first time includes permanent salary ranges based on recent trends. Discover insights on how the current economic landscape is shaping the IT labour market and what’s happening in the tech and digital sector.

While economic pressures continue to impact IT in various ways, there are reasons to be hopeful about, with opportunities for employers and job seekers to capitalise on demand in areas like AI, Cyber Security, Data Analytics and Digital Transformation.

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May 21, 2025
Top tips for a successful job application 
A computer chip with the word ai written on it is sitting on top of a motherboard.
May 19, 2025
​It’s no secret recruitment is rapidly advancing. As an industry we’re being forced to implement new technologies to make the hiring process more effective and efficient. One recurring question we’re seeing through numerous panels, webinars, and forums is: How will artificial intelligence (AI) change the future of recruiting?
A hand is pointing at a group of people on a blue background.
May 19, 2025
​Many of us rely on recruitment agencies. Whether you’re a business trying to fill an open position, or you’re looking for your dream job – agencies can play a critical role in helping businesses and careers grow.
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By Katrina Moxey October 24, 2024
​At Paxus, we understand the importance of cyber security - not just for our IT professionals but for every Australian business navigating the digital landscape today. As we reflect on Cyber Security Awareness Month this October, we are proud to support the theme, "Cyber Security is Everyone's Business", highlighting the collective responsibility we all share in protecting organisations, ourselves and the integrity of our digital systems.
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By Katrina Moxey September 18, 2024
Posted  October 24, 2024  By Katrina Moxey 
A person is using a tablet computer with a virtual search bar.
By Katelyn Buntz May 14, 2024
Posted  October 24, 2024  By Katrina Moxey 
A person is pointing at a bag of money on a screen.
By Katelyn Buntz April 23, 2024
Posted  October 24, 2024  By Katrina Moxey 
A man and a robot are touching each other 's hands.
By Katelyn Buntz April 5, 2024
​Is the rhetoric around Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its impact on jobs all it is said to be? We think so. Tech has seen a significant increase in demand for AI related skills over the last few years. This will only grow in the immediate future, and AI transformation will continue to drive the skill mix.
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December 20, 2023
As the 2023 comes to a close we spoke to Patsy Ah Ta - IT Applications Analyst at Paxus for the final interview in our 50-year series, it was a pleasure to do! Patsy has been a stalwart of Paxus over the last nearly 14 years, and a friendly face for colleagues and customers alike.
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By Nathan Coller December 1, 2023
​Various local and global economic and social factors impact the employment market, and these will always ensure an ebb and flow between employer-driven and employee-driven markets. It is essentially a supply v demand model; the most highly sought after IT skills shift with market trends and needs, and what candidates look for in a job is often driven by current economic and social needs.
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A woman is sitting at a desk in front of a laptop computer.
May 21, 2025
Top tips for a successful job application 
A computer chip with the word ai written on it is sitting on top of a motherboard.
May 19, 2025
​It’s no secret recruitment is rapidly advancing. As an industry we’re being forced to implement new technologies to make the hiring process more effective and efficient. One recurring question we’re seeing through numerous panels, webinars, and forums is: How will artificial intelligence (AI) change the future of recruiting?
A hand is pointing at a group of people on a blue background.
May 19, 2025
​Many of us rely on recruitment agencies. Whether you’re a business trying to fill an open position, or you’re looking for your dream job – agencies can play a critical role in helping businesses and careers grow.
Show More