Writing content for Technology One and The Australian
Queensland is experiencing a surge in tech jobs, with software engineers outnumbering bricklayers. TechnologyOne and the Tech Council of Australia want the border community to understand this and be aware of the industry’s diverse benefits and opportunities to facilitate training and recruitment.
As part of a sponsored content series for The Australian, CEO of the Tech Council, Kate Pounder said digitally-enabled remote work was a key opportunity for southeast Queensland to become a hub for global tech innovation, with the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games serving as a significant milestone to demonstrate its potential. Pounder emphasised the diverse opportunities in tech-enabled industries such as energy transition, agri tech, environmental tech, health research, and medicine.
Queensland already leads in sports technology, biotech, and mining tech. Notable companies include Go1 for education and training, SafetyCulture for occupational safety, and Gilmour Space for commercial rocket launches. Brisbane is recognised as an emerging tech hub, and efforts are being made to position it as Australia’s innovation capital.
ASX100 company TechnologyOne started in Brisbane and remains committed to the city. The CEO, Ed Chung, acknowledges that while Silicon Valley might be the conventional choice for starting a software company, Brisbane offers unique advantages.
“It’s a place where tech companies like us can go from car parks to ASX100 companies in a generation, where kids can know that they don’t have to move to Silicon Valley to land their dream job, but instead, they can do it right here in Fortitude Valley. ”
Ahead of the 2032 Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games, there is increased attention on Brisbane’s potential for innovation and investment. The city’s lifestyle, strong economy, and growing population make it an ideal destination for work, living, and investment. The Games are seen as an opportunity to propel Brisbane and Queensland onto the global stage as an innovation hub.
The goal of the Australian Government and Tech Council to have 1.2 million tech workers by 2030 requires annual increases of 8 per cent across the sector. This growth will come from various sources, including training pathways, retraining, and skilled migration. Tech companies are encouraged to embrace diversity of skills beyond coding, valuing creative thinking and problem-solving. Companies like TechnologyOne invest heavily in research and development to foster innovation, as well as employee well-being and community engagement.
