IT professionals are employed across all industries by multi-national big business as well as in small business, or as consultants and contractors.The importance of government policy and professional standards is essential to the growth of the sector. Given the breadth and individual nature of types of employment in the IT industry it can be difficult to unify and present concerns to government to influence policy that will build a strong future.
There are many concerns that need to be addressed such as skills shortages, the promulgation of a national IT skills framework, the disparate needs of contracting professionals compared to the permanently employed IT workforce and professional recognition for IT professionals. We can connect IT professionals and give you a voice in Canberra on these issues.