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What’s a Replacement Guarantee and Why Does It Matter?

A clear, practical guide to how our replacement guarantee works, what’s covered, and why it gives you confidence and peace of mind when hiring with us.

Superannuation is Increasing to 12% – What It Means and Why It Matters

Australia’s superannuation guarantee rises to 12% in July 2025, boosting retirement savings and offering valuable tax benefits. As one of the world’s best systems, super helps reduce reliance on government pensions and supports the economy. Learn why this increase matters for your future in our latest blog.

Choosing the Right Programming Language in 2025

Explore the top programming languages of 2025, from Python and Rust to Go and TypeScript. What’s trending, why it matters, and how to choose the right one for your projects.

How to Break Into DevOps

Breaking into DevOps is achievable, whether you’re from a development or infrastructure background. By learning key tools like Docker, Kubernetes, and Terraform, and gaining hands-on experience, you can transition into one of tech’s most in-demand fields. Start small, stay curious, and keep building your skills.

The Role of FPGA’s in the Latest Tech Innovations

FPGAs are transforming tech innovation with their reprogrammable, high-speed capabilities. Powering AI, 5G, autonomous vehicles, and quantum computing, they enable real-time processing, adaptability, and efficiency—making them essential in a world where hardware must keep pace with software

Highest Paying Software Development Roles

Explore the highest paying software development roles in 2025, including Engineering Manager, Staff Engineer, ML/AI Engineer, and Blockchain Developer. Learn which tech stacks are in demand and how salaries vary by role, industry, and expertise.

Recruitment Trends in the Electronic Security Market

Australia’s electronic security market is booming, with skyrocketing demand for skilled CCTV, access control, and system integration technicians. A shortage of talent, rising salaries, and a shift toward permanent roles are reshaping recruitment strategies. As AI and cloud-based technologies take hold, businesses must invest in people to stay ahead.

Protecting Our Community from Recruitment Scams

Motion Recruitment’s branding and reputation have been misused by scammers to target unsuspecting individuals. We feel it’s important to address these issues and provide guidance on how to recognise and avoid falling victim to these scams

Our comprehensive 2024 Salary Guide is now available

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10 lessons in 10 years

Motion Co-founder Christian Green shares his lessons from 10 years of building his own tech recruitment business

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Women in Technology

In light of the recently passed International Women’s Day I thought it would be relevant to consider some of the challenges and issues faced by women in technical fields, where we remain drastically under-represented. The cause of encouraging more women in technology, and STEM fields generally, has forged a bit of a community in Sydney….

The Pros and Cons of an Agile Framework

  I recently caught up with a CTO at a large business that had just undergone a transformation from a Waterfall model to an Agile framework (Scale Agile, specifically) and we had a good long chat about some of the challenges (and opportunities) he was facing. Here’s some of the things we talked about.  …

How To Prepare For A Technical Test

  As part of many interview processes, candidates will be required to complete a technical test. This may be a written test or a face-to-face process, and it can often be a stage of the interview process where an otherwise well-suited candidate may struggle, as it could be outside of the scope of what they’re…

How To Get Into DevOps

  It’s a part of the industry candidates are clambering to get into. How best to secure your first DevOps role, though? Here are some my tips.   Learn the basics of how to code. Python and Ruby are versatile and a useful place to start – they can be used on any operating system….

Is It Time For An AWS Certification?

  More than ever, we’re hearing from our clients that AWS certifications are something they’re looking for in their prospective employees. Not only does it show you have technical expertise and formalized training in the field, it will also garner you access, as the candidate, to a larger pay packet. Who should complete an AWS…

Emerging trends and the future of data and Artificial Intelligence

  Concrete predictions about the future of the world of data are impossible to make – as with any technical industry, the changes are coming quickly and are often difficult to predict or see coming. In truth the Sydney and Australian technology landscape is probably a couple of years behind the major hubs of Europe…

What defines a data scientist?

  Everyone is looking for a data scientist, but for a position in such high demand there’s no clear definition of what the job title describes. I’ve tried to get to the bottom of figuring out what’s involved. A company new in the data journey may think they need a data scientist, but they’re probably…

How To Shape Up Your Resume

  Ready to tackle a new challenge? Haven’t updated your CV in a few years? Here’s some tips on making sure your resume sits at the top of the pile. Length As a general rule of thumb your resume won’t be read for more than 20 seconds. If you’re lucky. Keep it under 2 pages…

How To Keep Your Tech Skills Relevant

  In a dynamic and evolving tech landscape, your skills are your greatest asset, and your biggest challenge. What is useful and in demand one year may become obsolete (or at least less applicable) the next. Employer appetites for skills obviously reflects these shifting technical developments, so it’s your prerogative to stay current and ahead…

It’s time for a move to New York, New York!

1. Art Attack New York is the cultural centre of the planet! From fine dining to street food, galleries, museums and fashion, there’s no other place on earth where there’s more to do. 2. All Business As the home of many of the brands and businesses you’ve grown up knowing, not to mention Wall Street,…