Ignite, recruitment & talent services in Sydney, Australia | Business consultant

Ignite, recruitment & talent services

Locality: Sydney, Australia

Phone: +61 2 9250 8000

Address: Mezzanine Level, 3 Spring Street 2000 Sydney, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.igniteco.com/

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25.01.2022 Sydneys answer to Silicon Valley is one step closer, with its proposed new innovation and technology precinct achieving rezoning approval from the NSW Government. The precinct will include Atlassians tech hub tower, as well as a $2.5 billion Central Place tower development. This will support more than 10,000 technology jobs and attract technology companies big and small to NSW. The tech hub has potential to become the centre for jobs of the future and economic growth in Australia, lifting the countrys global reputation in technology and innovation. #igniteyourpotential #technology #jobs #NSW

25.01.2022 They say the best defence is a good offence! The Federal Government has announced a $1 billion stimulus package to support 4,000 jobs across Australias defence sector. The package includes increased funding for military infrastructure, innovation, defence personnel, industry grants and skills training. It will also accelerate capability development projects targeting key high-tech industries. Such investment will drive business activity and create jobs across local SMEs in construction, engineering, IT, manufacturing and mining generating increased demand for relevant talent. #igniteyourpotential #defence #jobs

24.01.2022 Digital Acceleration is among the top priorities for Australian businesses. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, companies are increasingly relying on digital services to generate revenue, increasing pressure on their IT systems. To keep these systems running smoothly, companies are bolstering their IT workforce to improve and expand their digital offerings. This will drive demand for IT talent across many industries over the next few years. #igniteyourpotential #IT #jobs

24.01.2022 E-Commerce is booming during COVID-19! A new Deloitte study shows online shopping activity during the three months to May 2020 came in $2.4 billion higher than the previous year. This generated delivery activity that supported 25,000 jobs. As younger consumers become the dominant shopping demographic and digital technology improves, e-commerce penetration will continue to rise in Australia. This will reshape Australias retail landscape and drive demand for IT and data talent for companies to remain competitive. #igniteyourpotential #ecommerce #jobs

21.01.2022 Snowy 2.0 may not be producing power yet, but its already producing thousands of local jobs. The $5.1 billion hydro-energy project will create 4,000 jobs in the Snowy Mountains region, and indirectly support many other jobs across Australias construction, engineering and energy sectors. Australias push for a low emissions future will see energy projects like this flourish over the next decade, generating new employment opportunities for a diverse range of Australian talent. #igniteyourpotential #energy #jobs

21.01.2022 Let the games begin! The WA Government has announced a record $300 million investment in sport and community infrastructure as part of its broader $5.5 billion economic recovery plan. This spend will include upgrading iconic sporting venues like the WACA and development of other community infrastructure. Such investment is a big win for small businesses in WAs construction and engineering sector, and will create a strong pipeline of jobs for relevant local talent over the next few years. #igniteyourpotential #construction #engineering #jobs

21.01.2022 New cyber-security rules could reset Australias $8 billion enterprise technology market. Government agencies will now self-assess security risks posed by IT service providers, removing bottlenecks and confusion around traditionally highly regulated government accreditation processes. This change will open up Australias lucrative public cloud market to more local IT providers, creating new job opportunities for relevant IT talent. Let the battle for government enterprise technology market share begin! #igniteyourpotential #government #IT #jobs

20.01.2022 Today is R U OK? day, an important reminder to reach out to friends, family and colleagues and make sure theyre OK. We have all faced many challenges in 2020, making this question more pertinent than ever. Take some time today to connect with someone you care about. Just one conversation can make a big difference to a person who is in need. Lets talk, listen and support each other now and into the future. #RUOK #mentalhealth #wellbeing

20.01.2022 1,000 call centre jobs back in Australia! Westpac is the latest company to announce it will bring its customer service operations back onshore. COVID-19 has caused significant disruptions to operations in overseas markets and triggered a surge in demand from customers who need assistance. In response, many organisations are re-evaluating their offshore strategies to better meet customer needs. This is creating new local job opportunities by driving demand for relevant talent to manage customer-facing services once again. #igniteyourpotential #customer service #jobs

17.01.2022 Data analysts. Statisticians. Engineers. Economists. Cyber-specialists. What do these high-growth jobs have in common? Theyre all underpinned by data. Collection and analysis of data has become central to nearly every activity in business, government, finance, education and many other areas of decision making. Talent who possess data-related skills have increasingly excellent employment potential across a range industries and companies, and will play a key role in the future of the Australian economy. #igniteyourpotential #data #jobs #insights

17.01.2022 NSW continues to push an infrastructure-led pandemic recovery. The NSW State Government has fast-tracked 80 construction projects over 4 months to pump $22 billion into the local economy creating 48,000 jobs. Additionally, a new tranche of projects worth $3 billion is awaiting approval which could add a further 2,700 construction and engineering jobs. This investment, will drive demand for talent across these sectors over the next few years, as NSWs economy is literally and figuratively under construction. #igniteyourpotential #construction #engineering #jobs #NSW

16.01.2022 Huge Congratulations to Michael Higgins for 15 years at Ignite! Since 2005, Michael has been placing exceptional architecture, construction and engineering candidates and has been an instrumental figure in our NSW team. His passion for playing a role in the journey of his candidates is what truly sets him apart. Im very grateful to have 15 years at Ignite, and am fortunate to work alongside a team of committed hard working professionals. Congrats again Michael, were extremely grateful for your contribution over the years and look forward to many more ahead. #igniteyourpotential #15years #workanniversary

16.01.2022 Australias management consulting market has boomed over the past five years. According to Consultancy research, the big four firms alone generate aggregate revenues of $9 billion at a annualised growth rate of up to 30% in recent years. Even during COVID-19, despite numerous challenges, the advisory quartet have reported improvements in economic performance. This growth is driven by strong client demand for advisory services in robust sectors like construction, IT and government, which in-turn will drive demand for consulting talent with strong expertise in these areas. #igniteyourpotential #professionalservices #consulting #jobs

15.01.2022 Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg is optimistic about the future of Australian employment. New Treasury data suggests jobs are recovering across the nation, with 689,000 people working again since being stood down at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite setbacks in Victoria highlighting the rocky road to recovery, 340,000 jobs created in the past two months should fill jobseekers with similar levels of optimism for new employment opportunities ahead. #igniteyourpotential #jobs #roadtorecovery

14.01.2022 Ignite would like to welcome Principal Consultant Phil Smith, who begins his Ignite journey today in our NSW team. Phil brings significant recruitment experience in accounting and wealth management, and will focus on senior accounting positions within commercial IT&T/digital sectors and government. We are thrilled to have Phil on board and cannot wait to see what he achieves at Ignite. #igniteyourpotential #teamNSW #newstarter

13.01.2022 The average Australian has 19 unwanted household items worth $5,800! According to research by Gumtree, the second-hand economy will reach $46 billion this year with 42% more consumers using online retail marketplaces during COVID-19. Increased demand for exchanging used items online is prompting relevant organisations to bolster their technology spend and hire more IT professionals to ensure their systems and platforms run smoothly. This research highlights the growing role of e-commerce in retail and how it may shape the sectors employment mix in the years ahead. #igniteyourpotential #ecommerce #IT #jobs #secondhand

13.01.2022 Australian workers want to return to offices more than their global counterparts, despite 46% reporting theyre more productive at home. A new survey by Equiem suggests Aussie white collar workers value socialisation with colleagues and sense of community associated with office environments. Despite this, 59% expect to work remotely in some capacity long-term (up from 15% pre-COVID) as organisations increasingly embrace more flexible and hybridised working models. #igniteyourpotential #homevsoffice #futureworldofwork

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11.01.2022 Demand for IT talent continues to be resilient across Australias key industries. COVID-19 has accelerated digital transformation across most sectors. Remote working has led to bolstering of IT systems. IT security spend is rising amid growing cyber-security concerns. E-commerce is booming as consumer preferences shift. Data is increasingly underpinning decision making. New technologies are being adopted to improve efficiencies and save costs. These are all key trends driving demand for IT professionals across the country. #igniteyourpotential #igniteinsights #IT #jobs #industrytrends

11.01.2022 Longer Hours, more meetings and more emails! A global study of 3.1 million workers by the National Bureau of Economic Research has revealed the influence of working from home on employee behaviour. On average, the workday is 48.5 minutes longer, there are 13% more meetings and 1.4 more emails sent per day. These insights are crucial to understanding how remote work is influencing staff productivity, morale and culture. By recognising these adjustments, companies can modify their working practices to ensure staff remain productive and engaged during the pandemic period. #igniteyourpotential #WFH #employees #engagement #workpatterns

11.01.2022 The Victorian Government has announced its biggest business support package in history. The $3 billion package will include cash grants, tax relief, fee waivers and other cashflow support measures to help SMEs most affected by extended lockdowns. It will also fund improved access to digital programs, marketing/advertising and export markets to drive future business activity. This takes COVID-induced financial support to $6 billion from the State Government, which will be crucial to supporting current and future jobs in struggling sectors across Victoria. #igniteyourpotential #VIC #SMEs #governmentsupport #jobs

10.01.2022 Tonight is the night! Dont forget to join senior IT recruiter Harry Wade and the Ignite Melbourne team at 5pm for our 12th candidate meetup session. Tonights virtual workshop will focus on the current IT jobs market, being a candidate during COVID-19, how to master the virtual recruitment process, optimising your CV and LinkedIn, and so much more. If youre a candidate looking to stand out from the crowd and optimise your job search, its not too late to sign up via the link below. #igniteyourpotential #candidatemeetup #virtualsession #IT #tips #insights

10.01.2022 The Australian job market is improving but becoming increasingly competitive! According to LinkedIn, Job growth is currently concentrated around essential worker positions across healthcare, public administration and manufacturing. On average, applications for these roles have nearly doubled in 2020. Despite this increased competition, monthly improvements in vacancies and hiring rates should provide jobseekers with optimism. If youre looking for tips or guidance to help you stand out from the crowd in your job search, we can assist. #igniteyourpotential #jobs #candidates

09.01.2022 How will human resources (HR) roles change over the next decade? According to the Cognizant Centre for Future of Work, HR jobs will evolve significantly due to technological advancements and changes to traditional working models. Chatbot-human facilitators, HR data detectives, algorithm bias auditors and human network analysts are just some examples of future tech-related HR jobs expected to emerge in organisations. These positions will create demand for HR professionals with advanced digital and data skill capabilities and understanding of human-machine partnerships to thrive in the future world of HR. #igniteyourpotential #HR #futurejobs #insights

09.01.2022 Understanding around the impact and ethics of AI technology and algorithms on all forms of work are still in their infancy. However, many employers are already using AI technology across their hiring processes to increase efficiencies and guide recruitment decisions. As national regulators try to keep up with rapidly advancing innovation in the AI space, its important that companies are transparent in their use of AI in recruitment to ensure all candidates have an equal chance of employment success. #igniteyourpotential #AI #recruitment #algorithms

09.01.2022 How is COVID-19 affecting Australias employment market? According to SEEK, job ad volumes are increasing in most states except Victoria. More candidates are upskilling and looking for jobs. Flexible and remote working are becoming longer-term working models. Employers are rationalising what their future workforce and workplace look like. These trends are driving Australias employment market as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to unfold. #igniteyourpotential #trends #employment #igniteinsights

08.01.2022 Introducing the Global Business and Talent Acquisition Taskforce. A new whole-of-government initiative focused on luring international businesses to Australia to create jobs and accelerate innovation. The taskforce will identify and incentivise global companies from high-value sectors like advanced manufacturing, financial services, technology and healthcare to operate in Australia. This strategy could create exciting new job opportunities for local talent and play a key role in Australias economic recovery moving forward. #igniteyourpotential #jobs #innovation #technology

08.01.2022 Huge congratulations to our extraordinary NSW contractor care team Judith Bailey and Jacqui Winters, who are both celebrating work anniversaries at Ignite. For 11 and 7 years respectively, Jude and Jax have provided our contractors and consultants with unparalleled support and care, often underpinning broader team success. You could not meet two people who greater personify our values of connection and understanding, driven by a genuine passion to help others thrive. We thank both of you for your amazing contribution over the years and cant wait for many more years ahead. #igniteyourpotential #teamNSW #contractorcare #workanniversary #7/11

08.01.2022 They say absence makes the heart grow fonder! Thats certainly true for our extraordinary ACT business support team, who recently got together for a team lunch to celebrate the birthday of our very own Liz Hawke. After months of only virtual interaction, what a luxury it was to reunite face-to-face and catch-up over a delicious meal. With eased restrictions in our nations capital, the team is now energised and excited to return to the office and flourish in the months ahead. #igniteyourpotential #teamACT #businesssupport

06.01.2022 Will working from home become permanent? According to research by Gartner, 74% CFOs express interest in permanent remote working models. This executive preference is driven by associated cost benefits including savings in on-site technology, utilities and real estate. Accelerated by COVID-19, advances in technology and society have revealed the viability of remote working models across a diverse range of positions and industries, making it an attractive long-term solution for key decision makers within many businesses. #igniteyourpotential #WFH #remoteworkforce #insights

06.01.2022 Are budgetary constraints inhibiting your talent search? Current financial pressures means many companies arent in a position to attract and retain employees by simply relying on salary. According to Seek, companies can attract top talent by offering other benefits that encourage purpose, flexibility, wellbeing, equality, empowerment, learning, democracy, choice, challenge and belonging. By diversifying the benefits you offer to candidates beyond money, your business can still attract the top talent it needs to thrive while also maintaining budgetary control. If you need support or guidance, we can assist. #igniteyourpotential #hiringonabudget #insights

06.01.2022 What makes our ACT team so exceptional? The secret is planning and development. Yesterday, the team participated in skill workshops and strategy sessions to prepare for the year ahead. They also welcomed a very special guest speaker, Rodney Andriolo, who told us about how he overcame great adversity after surviving a near fatal cycling accident. The team were so inspired by his story that they all decided to donate money, matched by Ignite, to the Canberra Hospital Foundation who delivered Rodneys care. One things for certain, team ACT is now motivated, prepared and ready to do what they do best! #igniteyourpotential #teamACT #recruitment

06.01.2022 The global fintech market is expected to reach $300 billion by 2025. Digital wallets for contactless payments, blockchain for secure transactions, biometrics for frictionless payments, robotics for process automation and AI for almost everything else. These are just some of the emerging technologies triggering investment and innovation across the financial services sector. These technologies will have significant implications for future hiring, as companies look to hire more talent with strong capabilities in IT, data and other tech-related skillsets. #igniteyourpotential #financialservices #technology #jobs

05.01.2022 Did you know Australias TAFE System supports 48,000 jobs in Australia? A new report by the Centre of Future Work has highlighted the value of TAFEs to the national economy. They produce $92.5 billion worth of economic benefits at an annual cost of $5.7 billion. Thats a staggering 16 times return on investment! The report also highlights the importance of investment in TAFEs, and in particular STEM talent and apprentices, who will play a key role in jobs of the future to lead Australias economic recovery post-COVID-19. #igniteyourpotential #education #futurejobs #STEM

05.01.2022 The NSW Government has unveiled its inaugural artificial intelligence (AI) strategy, outlining how the technology will be used across the public and private sector to create thousands of future IT jobs. AI will boost service delivery, automate inefficient processes, assist decision making and improve cyber-security. Such focus will trigger increased demand for highly skilled talent who specialise in cyber-security, data, engineering and other IT areas. AI is becoming increasingly prevalent in our professional lives, and will play a pivotal role in Australias future economy and jobs. #igniteyourpotential #AI #IT #jobs

04.01.2022 A huge congratulations to Stephanie Ebejer, who recently celebrated her 13th anniversary at Ignite. Having placed a countless number of candidates in business support roles across NSW, Steph’s commitment, tenacity, loyalty and determination is what sets her apart. On behalf of Ignite, thank you Steph for your incredible contribution over many years and we can't wait to see what you achieve in the years ahead. #igniteyourpotential #teamNSW #workanniversary

04.01.2022 495,000 new jobs in Australia! A Government-commissioned taskforce has identified food, mining technology, defence, renewables, healthcare, recycling, advanced manufacturing and aerospace as key growth opportunities for Australian manufacturing. These sectors, if supported by improved collaboration, investment and policy, could help create a huge amount of new jobs over the next decade. This would greatly benefit a diverse range of talent and help the national economy thrive once again. #igniteyourpotential #manufacturing #jobs

02.01.2022 Giddy up! Our ACT office celebrated Melbourne Cup day in style with a team lunch and fundraising event. Staff dressed in shades of green and enjoyed the race day festivities together with a delicious platter of food and drinks. More importantly, the team chose to raise money for Headspace Canberra, who offer tailored mental health support services for young people aged 12-25. It was a fantastic event thoroughly enjoyed by all. #igniteyourpotential #teamACT #cupday

02.01.2022 There is nothing quite like a bit of grill and chill in the office on a FRY-day! Just ask our amazing Canberra team, who were treated to some delicious burgers for lunch. After months of remote working, its fantastic to see the team safely return to the office and enjoy each others company once again. After all, the best burgers are the ones shared with friends. #igniteyourpotential #teamACT #burgergoals #canberra

02.01.2022 Are you an IT candidate looking for an exciting new job opportunity? Well Ignite has got you covered! We have lots of fantastic IT & digital positions available with some amazing clients across Australia. Our consultants are looking for a diverse range of professionals including specialists in data, app development, IT security, automation and infrastructure engineering just to name a few. If youre in the market for a new job, or simply curious about whats currently available, why not check out our job search page today. Who knows, you might just find that dream role! #igniteyourpotential #IT #jobs #jobsearch #opportunitiy

02.01.2022 Are you looking for a new job but just missing out? Does seeing a high number of applications for a vacancy discourage you from applying? With competition for jobs rising, its now more important than ever to stand out from the crowd. Try improving your CV, updating your LinkedIn profile, or upskilling via online courses. If you need support, our amazing consultants are ready to help you navigate todays employment market. It could just be the key ingredient to help set you apart and secure that dream job. #igniteyourpotential #candidates #jobs #support