Tag: jobs

Aussie tech jobs rebound, but 2030 target still at risk

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
Australia’s technology workforce has rebounded from last year’s slump, putting the Albanese government’s goal of creating 1.2 million tech jobs by 2030 back within reach if the current pace...

AI hasn’t upended labour market yet: Govt report

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
A first of its kind report by the federal government says artificial intelligence is not yet disrupting Australia’s labour market, despite several reports the technology is a growing factor...

Hanson calls out govt inaction on AI safeguards

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has called for stronger regulation of artificial intelligence in Australia, warning that the technology’s many unknowns demand “enforceable safeguards”. In a wide-ranging speech to...

‘I’m dismayed’: CSIRO slashes more than 800 jobs

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
The CSIRO is planning further job cuts despite already slashing more than 800 in the last 18 months, its management has confirmed, as new modelling shows government funding has...

Gig Guide: NSW appoints its next cyber chief

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
The New South Wales government has tapped Sydney Metro enterprise security leader Marie Patane to take over the challenging role of securing the state’s critical systems and data holdings....

Gig Guide: Assistant Treasurer to leave parliament

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
Assistant Treasurer Stephen Jones will not recontest the next federal election, leaving the frontbench amid the federal government’s renewed push to get social media giants to pay for news....

Gig Guide: eHealth NSW gets new CEO

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
The new chief information officer of NSW Health Richard Taggart began his tenure this week, eight months since his predecessor vacated the role. Mr Taggart also takes the reins...

Gig Guide: ARC finds permanent CEO after year-long search

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
Renowned biochemist and Australian National University pro vice-chancellor Professor Ute Roessner has been named the new chief executive of the Australian Research Council. Ms Roessner, who will begin her...