Australia’s digital talent market is moving at lightning speed. Companies across all sectors are investing heavily in digital transformation, and recruitment trends are shifting fast to keep pace. 1. Demand for Growth Specialists Brands want more than visibility — they want measurable growth. Digital marketers skilled in performance marketing, SEO, CRM management, and conversion optimisation are in high demand. 2. AI and Automation Changing Job Specs Automation is streamlining tasks like media buying and campaign reporting. As a result, employers are focusing on strategic thinkers who can design customer journeys, not just manage ads. 3. UX and CX Take Centre Stage User experience (UX) and customer experience (CX) roles are booming. With competition fierce across ecommerce, finance, and healthcare, companies know a seamless digital experience drives loyalty — and revenue. 4. Remote-First is the New Norm Hybrid or fully remote digital roles are now standard. Candidates expect it, and companies offering flexible setups are scooping up better talent. 5. Freelance and Project Work Growing Freelancers are playing a bigger role, especially in content creation, website builds, and paid media projects. Agile businesses are building flexible digital teams for speed and scale. Bottom Line Digital recruitment in Australia is no longer about ticking technical boxes. It's about finding adaptable, data-driven specialists who can deliver business outcomes fast. Want help finding top digital talent or your next digital role? Reach out to our team at hello@sustainrecruit.com. W e’re here to connect you.

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Twelve months ago, SustainRecruit expanded into Melbourne with a clear purpose: to bring values-led, high-impact recruitment to a new market. At the helm was Melanie Munro, our State Director—bringing over 22 years of experience and a decade-long connection to the Melbourne business community. Melanie led the Melbourne office launch from the ground up, with key support from Hena Ahitian—who relocated from our Sydney team to help establish and grow the team. In just 12 months, SustainRecruit Melbourne has: Consistently outperformed budget expectations Met with over 250 hiring managers Connected with more than 300 candidates Built a high-performing team aligned to our values Established trusted partnerships across financial services, tech, digital, and accounting & finance With deep sector knowledge, Melanie and the team have played a key role in supporting superannuation and insurance businesses—particularly across risk and compliance, member services, and operations—disciplines where their insights and track record truly stand out. Melanie’s reputation for excellence is backed not just by results, but by the voices of those she’s worked with. Known for her warmth, professionalism, and genuine care for both clients and candidates, she consistently goes above and beyond to ensure every placement is not only successful—but meaningful. With a 99% satisfaction rating, more than 5,000 LinkedIn connections, and a growing team delivering real impact, Melanie has firmly positioned SustainRecruit Melbourne as a trusted partner in a competitive market. Her passion for equitable workplaces, advocacy for women in leadership, and unwavering commitment to creating positive outcomes continue to shape the way we do recruitment. Congratulations to Melanie, Hena and the SustainRecruit Melbourne team on an extraordinary first year. The foundation is set, the momentum is real—and year two is already shaping up to be even bigger.

Hiring the right marketing professionals is crucial for any business. In today’s fast-paced digital world, a skilled marketing team can make the difference between success and obscurity. But with fierce competition for top talent, finding the right fit can be challenging. This guide outlines why hiring the right marketing professionals is so important, the challenges businesses face and how a marketing recruitment agency can simplify the process. Why Hiring the Right Marketing Talent Matters Marketing is the backbone of any successful business. Without a strong marketing team, even the best products can go unnoticed. Here’s why hiring top talent is essential: Brand Awareness & Growth – The right marketers help your business stand out and attract customers. Increased ROI – Effective marketing drives higher conversions and revenue. Competitive Advantage – Innovative marketing can give you the edge in a crowded market. Customer Engagement – Great marketers build trust and lasting relationships with your audience. The Challenges of Hiring Marketing Professionals Recruiting top marketing professionals is not as simple as posting a job ad. Here are some common challenges: Skill Gaps – Marketing is always evolving. Finding candidates with up-to-date skills in SEO, PPC, content marketing and social media can be tough. High Competition – The best marketers are in high demand, making it difficult to attract and retain them. Culture Fit – A candidate might have the right skills but may not align with your company culture. Evolving Trends – With marketing trends shifting quickly, hiring someone who understands data-driven strategies is crucial. How a Marketing Recruitment Agency Can Help Working with a marketing recruitment agency can take the stress out of hiring. Here’s how: Access to Top Talent – Recruitment agencies have a network of highly skilled marketing professionals ready for placement. Faster Hiring Process – Agencies streamline the recruitment process, so you can fill roles quickly. Specialised Industry Knowledge – Agencies understand what makes a great marketer and can identify the right skills and experience. Customised Recruitment Strategies – Whether you need a content strategist, social media manager or PPC expert, agencies tailor searches to your needs. If you’re looking to hire marketing professionals who can drive results, working with a marketing staffing agency is a smart move. Ready to find your next marketing star? Contact Alex Cytowska , our Senior Marketing Consultant, to learn how we can help you hire top marketing talent that will drive your business forward.

Success in today’s digital landscape depends on having the right marketing talent. However, hiring skilled digital marketers—whether an SEO specialist, PPC expert, or content strategist—isn’t easy. With rapid changes in digital trends, businesses often struggle to find professionals with the right expertise. This is where a digital marketing recruitment agency becomes invaluable. The Growing Demand for Digital Marketing Professionals Businesses are prioritising digital hiring due to: Increased Online Competition – Standing out online requires expert marketing strategies. Data-Driven Decision-Making – Marketers use analytics to optimise campaigns for better ROI. Multi-Channel Marketing Needs – Companies need specialists across SEO, PPC, social media and email marketing. Rapid Industry Changes – AI-driven marketing, voice search and automation require continuous adaptation. Finding the right digital marketing talent is crucial but often challenging. Challenges of Hiring Digital Marketing Talent Hiring digital marketing talent comes with several challenges. The field spans SEO, PPC, content marketing, social media and analytics, but few candidates possess expertise across all areas. High competition makes recruitment even harder, as top marketers are often already employed or working as freelancers. Additionally, the rapid evolution of digital tools, from Google algorithm updates to AI-driven marketing, requires professionals to stay constantly updated. Many hiring managers also struggle to assess the technical skills needed for specialised roles, leading to mismatched hires. A digital marketing recruitment agency helps businesses navigate these challenges by connecting them with the right talent efficiently. How a Digital Marketing Recruitment Agency Helps A recruitment agency simplifies hiring by: Providing Access to Pre-Vetted Candidates – Agencies have a network of skilled marketers ready for placement. Reducing Hiring Timelines – Recruiters quickly match businesses with qualified professionals. Finding Specialists – Whether SEO experts, PPC specialists, or content marketers, agencies identify the right talent. Offering Flexible Hiring Solutions – Full-time, freelance, or contract hires based on business needs. Ensuring Cultural Fit – Agencies assess both technical expertise and alignment with company values. By partnering with a recruitment agency, businesses can streamline hiring and secure top marketing talent with minimal effort. Key Digital Marketing Roles Agencies Help Fill SEO Specialists Optimise websites for higher search rankings. Conduct keyword research and SEO audits. Stay updated on Google algorithm changes. PPC Specialists Manage Google Ads, Facebook Ads and LinkedIn Ads. Optimise campaigns for conversions and lower costs. Analyse performance metrics to improve targeting. Social Media Marketers Develop and execute social media campaigns. Engage audiences across platforms like Instagram and TikTok. Use data analytics to optimise content and ads. Content Marketers Create SEO-driven content to attract and convert customers. Develop content strategies based on search trends. Write blogs, landing pages and email marketing content. Digital Marketing Managers Oversee multi-channel digital marketing campaigns. Lead SEO, PPC, content and social media teams. Align marketing efforts with overall business goals. Hiring top digital marketers is crucial for business growth, yet finding the right talent can be a challenge. Partnering with a specialised digital marketing recruitment agency simplifies the hiring process, quickly connecting businesses with highly skilled professionals. Whether you're looking for an SEO expert, PPC specialist, or a marketing leader, an experienced agency ensures you secure the best candidates for sustained success. To build a high-performing digital marketing team, trust a specialised recruitment agency that streamlines the hiring process and delivers top industry talent. Contact Alex Cytowska, SustainRecruit's Senior Marketing Consultant, today at alex@sustainrecruit.com to find your next digital marketing expert.

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Curious about the latest trends shaping the Product Management landscape in Australia? I speak to hundreds of PMs and companies every year about trends in hiring, types of positions, their challenges, and barriers to securing top talent. Over the past few months, the below 9 trends are the most common that I hear from candidates and companies alike in the Australian market. Interview processes are becoming too lengthy. PMs and CPOs face a long line of 4-7 interview stages, often with 1 or multiple case studies. reflecting hiring managers' pressure to secure ideal candidates. Companies with lengthy interview processes are missing out on top talent. Product leaders and hiring teams struggle to allocate sufficient time for interviews. For some roles, only 30 minutes are allocated, especially for a Leadership position. This is not enough time to demonstrate their skills, often meaning that 1st rounds interview feedback is incomplete or assumptive based as there wasn’t enough time to drill into certain areas, this then elongating recruitment cycles and negatively impacting candidate experiences. Candidates have 2-3+ roles on the go at the moment. The competition for securing the right person is high, often with competing interviews and job offers. However, I am not seeing much buyback or counteroffering to secure the role to the highest bidder, The focus from the company is more about the “opportunity” or the “flexibility on offer” but increased $$ is still being considered. Application numbers are soaring, but the quality versus expectations is out of balance. The PM market is inundated with people from diverse backgrounds applying for PM roles, inflating the number of actual PMs applying for positions. I am still receiving 100+-200+ for some roles and the same is said for internal hiring teams. More often than not, they are struggling to keep up with the volume of applications for product roles, particularly due to the inability to manage the flow of inbound traffic and the lack of headhunting recruitment efforts. Kickstarting a career in Product Management is challenging right now. Lean team structures demand highly skilled Senior and Principal PMs with high expectations of what they will deliver and achieve. This makes entry into PM roles more challenging and early leadership opportunities scarcer. There are 2-4 Key Role types trending currently. PMs focusing on growth, GTM strategies, and data are the highest in-demand skill sets for 2024 and beyond. An increase in positions for personalisation, CDP and data management PMs is also high; I have recruited 4 X CDP SPMs this year alone… Salaries have stabilised , with base pay remaining the same or even 5-15% lower than 18 months ago. This discrepancy is more pronounced between Sydney and Melbourne, with some scale-up brands in Melbourne paying 20% less due to capital investment limitations or misunderstandings about the PM talent pool's salary bands. P Ms who are well compensated are less likely to move unless there's a compelling reason, but they may seek lateral moves for better future opportunities as they aim to be the highest paid in their market. Role types are still confusing , and the number of candidates who secure a new position only for the business to change the role or scope of their skills is increasing. This leads to unhappy teams and increased churn, costing businesses more in the short term and causing frustration for both the candidate and the organisation. Want to chat about how you can overcome some of these barriers? Send me a message on LIN or drop me a note to unpack this more at jacquie@sustaindigital.com .