With technology changing everything we do, it’s no wonder the job market is not what it used to be. New roles and job titles are being created and new skills and proficiencies are needed. So what jobs and skills will be in demand now, for the rest of the year and the foreseeable future?
Ivan Maloney, Business Leader, Victoria, and National Account Director at Ignite has been working in IT and Technology Recruitment in Australia and the UK for over 15 years. He has seen some jobs and whole departments become obsolete, while other positions have grown and transformed the workforce, due to the ever-changing march of technology.
However, Ivan believes in the human in the big machine, even though technology seems to be calling the shots. “There’s always a need for a person to be the conduit among all technology,” he says, “And with that comes specialised demand.”
Data Science
“Interpreting the sea of data produced by more machines and smarter machines is becoming more and more important. Those whose job it is to interpret and translate relevant information to business leaders to help them make decisions are extremely useful,” he says.
Ivan says job titles such as Data Scientist, Data Analyst, Big Data Engineer, Business Analyst, Analytics Team Lead and Business Intelligence Analyst will see continued growth throughout the year and beyond.
Security
More machines mean more humans with powerful machines trying to hack them.
Information security is a growing requirement for nearly all companies operating online and roles for this essential activity are growing.
Roles in demand include; Cyber Security Officer, Data Security Technician, Security Network Engineer, Security Systems Technician and Procurement Analyst I.T Security.
The Cloud
What has also experienced huge demand are Digital Transformation Lead roles. This is not specific to the cloud but across all businesses migrating applications of different technologies in preparation for the Internet of Things revolution. Many of these roles are project and contract based; Technology Consultant, Change Analyst, Lead Program Architect. Yet specialist execs are in demand, such as Chief Digital Officer and Chief Technical Officer.
Software and Website Development
Unsurprisingly there is still strong demand for software and web developers and so User Experience and User Interface roles are becoming more relevant. Ivan advises that the current trend in winning these positions is to offer more than the job description demands.
Emerging Industries
Nearly all business is being redefined or disrupted by technology but here are some industries led by technology that weren’t really around 10 years ago and are showing very strong growth signals here in Australia:
Internet of Things
The Internet of Things is the connection of the Internet or data to everyday objects like home appliances.
Virtual Reality
Applications for this are not limited to gaming. It now applies to live streaming of events, drone control, healthcare and technical training, from the military to medical professions.
Renewable Energy
This has been a growing industry for well over 40 years but has reached a tipping point recently and is disrupting energy suppliers globally.
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