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We are seeing an increasing number of offshore candidates reaching out about opportunities in Australia. Here’s what we are advising them: 🔵 Sponsorship visas remain challenging with our corporate clients. The clients we work with who are open to sponsorship typically have specific requirements: A. They have a larger strategy team and are willing to wait for visa processing before you can start. They can carry the load in the meantime and are constantly pipelining talent to backfill those who move into the business. These companies usually only make the effort to sponsor offshore talent who have a top tier consulting pedigree. B. They need candidates with deep expertise in a sector or skill that is not widely available locally. Again, this is most often top tier talent from McKinsey, Bain or BCG. 🔵 The good news. Consulting clients are coming to us thick and fast to build their teams up, mostly at the Manager levels. This is the most likely way to secure an opportunity in Australia with the offer of sponsorship at the moment. 🔵 Visa processing is improving. Times have significantly decreased with a new type of visa being introduced. Even so, employers must have a compelling reason to sponsor and wait for a candidate. 🔵 Competition is strong. The local talent market is highly competitive, with a strong pool of senior candidates actively looking. This makes it particularly difficult for Associate Partner and Partner level candidates seeking to relocate. 🔵 Junior candidates face more barriers. Many firms have policies against sponsoring candidates with less than 3 years of consulting experience. However, we are having success with more junior consultants arriving on a working holiday visa, especially if they have an MBB background. Rachel Quick is placing them into contracts so clients can “try before they buy”, and this often leads to sponsorship. 🔵 We also speak regularly with MBB candidates applying from overseas who are open to multiple locations. Our key question to them is: What are you optimising for? If the answer is compensation, Australia may not be the right fit given exchange rates, high tax and cost of living. Other markets, such as tax free or lower cost regions, often provide stronger financial incentives. If the answer is career acceleration, it is important to assess why Australia, as other countries may provide a faster trajectory. If the answer is lifestyle, then Australia can be an excellent choice. 🔵 Ultimately. Relocating here requires both strong personal motivation for Australia specifically and a compelling value proposition for employers. #strategyjobs #MBB

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Australia’s HR market remains strong, but organisations are adapting to a more cautious talent landscape. Interim and project-based HR professionals are increasingly supporting critical initiatives, while key trends are shaping the way HR adds strategic value: HR at the centre of workforce transformation From reporting to predicting: the rise of HR analytics Wellbeing and belonging as core to retention DEI evolution: from policy to accountability Explore how HR leaders can stay ahead and build sustainable, high-performing workforces.  https://lnkd.in/gMuFZ3h6

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Over half of Australians have been in their current role for less than five years. So what makes top talent stick around? Jenny McKie's 30-year career at Hungry Jack's is a testament to the power of internal mobility and a skills-based approach to workforce management. Discover how Jenny is challenging the traditional norms of career progression, and reimagining the future of HR at Hungry Jack's 👉 https://lnkd.in/dQV9uwqk Jenny McKie

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Hope everyone enjoyed the Hays Salary guide Launch Event at lunch time! 📊 I have put together some data for my HR connections, showing HR salaries in NSW for FY20/21 vs FY24/25 vs FY25/26 📊 This is to highlight the growth we have experienced in the 5 years since 2020, and the stagnation we have seen in the last year. Bucking the trend of staying the same from last year to this year: ➕ 4.8% YOY growth for Head of HR salaries, in organisations between 250-1000 employees ➖ 2.5% YOY decline for Head of HR salaries, in organisations under 250 employees, suggesting SMEs may be struggling more with rising costs ➕ 10% YOY growth for the salary of a HR Advisor, which may be down to increased reliance on HR Advisors for critical business functions such as ER support ➖ 11% and 10% YOY decline for TA Advisor and TA Coordinator salaries, highlighting how the job short/candidate heavy market in this space has allowed clients to lower salaries yet still attract top talent The full guide is now available to download at: https://lnkd.in/gbqEFNYZ [email protected]

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The M&T Resources Talent Insights & Salary Guide FY25-26 has arrived. Australia’s technology sector is changing fast, with AI reshaping roles, employers tightening hiring criteria and professionals focusing on multi-skilled capabilities to stand out. Our latest guide provides: ✅ Detailed salary benchmarks across IT roles ✅ Insights into hiring trends across every state ✅ Key themes shaping FY25-26 from cost-conscious transformation to AI-led restructuring Whether you’re planning your next career move or refining workforce strategies, this guide is designed to help you navigate what’s ahead. 👉 Download the guide here: https://lnkd.in/gA44Qvbi #SalaryGuide #HiringTrends #TalentInsights

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Australia Salary Guide 2025 is here!   Are you a hiring manager or HR professional looking for reliable benchmarking data to attract and retain top talent? Or a candidate curious about salary trends in your industry and location?   PERSOL has just released our latest Salary Guide for Australia, and it is packed with insights to help you stay ahead. This year’s guide includes: -         Salary benchmarks across key industries and roles -         How AI is reshaping workplaces and driving change -         What candidates really want when it comes to work arrangements and flexibility Download your copy today: https://lnkd.in/egNR_yhG Interested in salary trends across the broader APAC region? Drop me a message, I would be happy to share more! #PERSOL #SalaryGuide #HRInsights #WorkplaceTrends #AustraliaJobs #WorkArrangement #APACSalary

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