Recruitment specialist Hays has released its Quarterly Report into the labour market, concluding that the country is experiencing a significant boom in demand for ICT professionals.

Network engineers are currently enjoying a boom in demand while companies go about seeking to improve their communication infrastructure. Subsequently, infrastructure support professionals with proven experience in Australia are also enjoying a boost in demand.

Change and transformation managers are also enjoying a hike in attention as many businesses conduct major internal restructure.

The boom in mobile devices has led to an increase in demand for mobility developers, with extensive experience in iOS and android app development being a major draw card for many looking for a job in the area.

There are a range of project-driven requirements which are causing shortage of senior Developers. There is a general push toward adopting mobile technologies and an overall drive to cut business costs so employers are looking for developers with proven skills and more experience who can bring more value to the business.