The Brisbane tech market
What we know about Brisbane
Brisbane's tech market in 2026 is smaller than Sydney and Melbourne but growing faster. The influx of interstate talent since 2021 has brought experienced engineers who previously worked at Sydney and Melbourne scale-ups. Salary expectations have converged toward Melbourne rates for senior candidates. Companies in the Fortitude Valley and South Brisbane tech cluster benefit from a tight-knit engineering community.
How we work
Working with Brisbane clients
We service Brisbane clients remotely with occasional travel for leadership searches. Candidate sourcing in Brisbane draws on both local talent and engineers in Melbourne and Sydney who are open to relocating - Brisbane's lifestyle has become a genuine pull factor for senior engineers with families.
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Recent placements in Brisbane available on request - we share specifics on intake calls rather than publishing them publicly.
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Brisbane FAQ
Is the Brisbane tech talent pool deep enough for senior roles?
It depends on the role. Senior backend and frontend engineers are findable in Brisbane. Staff-level engineers and engineering managers with specific scale-up experience are scarcer - which is where our national network adds value.
Do Brisbane companies compete with Melbourne and Sydney on salary?
For senior candidates, increasingly yes. Remote-friendly Brisbane companies now pay close to Melbourne rates to avoid losing candidates to interstate opportunities.
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