For many, IT Specialists, contracting was once a job you took when you couldn’t find a full-time role. 

Today, especially in Canberra the home of Federal Government, that is far from the truth.  Canberra has many IT Specialist who have made a career as a contractor. 

Why has this change occurred you might ask – there are many advantages to working as a contractor and it’s not just that pay rates are higher than a permanent position. 

• Contract positions provide room for professional growth as you are exposed to new work environments and technologies on a regular basis.  Federal Government usually engages IT Contractors for a specific task or project and once completed, you will move on to your next contract engagement and client.  

This also sees you building resilience and great communication skills as you integrate into new teams on a regular basis, find your groove and deliver from the first week! 

• You choose which roles you apply for, so the project, work location and timeframe for your contract is not something that is decided for you by a manager. 

• Contracting not only provides great experiences to include on your CV – your contract engagements expand your professional network which may help in finding future opportunities. Many contractors are advised of upcoming opportunities by past managers and colleagues. 

As an IT Recruitment Agency, we are privileged to be part of the journey that has seen contract engagements become the preferred way of working.  We partner with our candidates to match the right IT Specialist with the right contract opportunity and make the application, contract engagement and onboarding process as smooth as possible. 

There are many IT Specialists in Canberra who have built strong careers as contractors.  The key is building a strong relationship with your recruiter who understands your skills and experience and can help in transitioning to new contracts as each engagement ends. Our Talent Manager Sharon has been doing this for more than 15 years and would be happy to chat with you about how you could become a career contractor. 

Still unsure about making the move and want to find out more? Reach out to our team for a confidential chat.