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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

Need to know what you’re worth? Or maybe you’re about to hire?
Check out the Motion Recruitment 2024 Salary Guide

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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Why You Should Be In Sydney For Tech

If you’re in technology, there’s a raft of reasons why a move to Sydney should be on the cards. 1. The Harbour CIty If you don’t live here, you probably should. That’s the sentiment of everyone at the Motion Recruitment offices anyway, an equal blend of locals and ex-pats who’ve traveled the world and settled…

New Year, New Gear: Why We’re Investing In Ourselves

  If you’re taking the time to read this article, chances are you’ve taken our new website for a spin. We’re pretty excited about how it looks and the story it tells. Our old site, if you remember, was a bit of a relic; we hadn’t updated the tech or content since our earliest days,…

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  Looking for a job? Or do you just want to make sure you’re ready when the dream opportunity comes along? Social medial strategist Robert O’Reilly gave us five tips on how to get the most out LinkedIn.   Network: Social media is supposed to be social! Connect with old and new colleagues, connections and…

Wise Words: Amazing Quotes For Jobseekers

  Whether you’ve been looking for the right job for ages or you’re starting to get fed up with your current role, the process of finding a new position can be time consuming, confusing and full of obstacles. With that in mind we’ve tapped into some wise and relevant words from the brightest minds in…